Falkirk Growth Deal set to attract £1bn of investment into region Dec 21, 2021 Up to 2,000 jobs and £1bn worth of future investment is expected to result from the signing of the Heads of Terms agreement between UK Government, Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in the Falkirk Growth Deal. The agreement means 11 projects can now use a total of £80m investment from UK and Scottish Governments, £45m […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fiera Real Estate’s LIF achieves practical completion on £23m of new build assets Jul 4, 2022 Fiera Real Estate, on behalf of the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF”), is delighted to announce that it has achieved practical completion at its 50,000 sq.ft scheme at Great West Retail Park in Glasgow and additionally at its 30,300 sq.ft scheme on Planetary Road in Wolverhampton. At Glasgow, the large 50,000 sq.ft […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First World Hybrid Real Estate snaps up suburban retail park in £12m deal Feb 8, 2022 FWHRE, an Isle of Man Regulated Fund, listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE), has completed the acquisition of units 1A and 1B, West Retail Park in the affluent residential suburb of Milngavie, just north of Glasgow. The two units are let to Aldi and Home Bargains until June 2039 and June 2034 respectively. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Four-storey Health Innovation Hub planned for Glasgow Jul 8, 2022 Kadans Science Partner is looking to develop a disused car park in Govan – with a 6,000sq m 4-storey development taking its place. The scheme – set to be delivered in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise – would see the creation of a new precision medicine health innovation hub. The scheme […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 18, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 18, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow shopping centre set for mixed-use transformation including 1,7000 homes Apr 13, 2022 A major Glasgow shopping centre could be transformed into hundreds of new homes and a hotel. Property developer Sovereign Centros has submitted a planning application outlining its masterplan for a radical reimagining of the city’s St Enoch Centre. The developer showcased how the space could be transformed into flexible and modern offices including rooftop restaurant […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Glasgow to Build Scotland’s Largest Waste Management Facility by 2026 Sep 19, 2023 In a move that underscores Glasgow’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Glasgow City Council has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking redevelopment of the Easter Queenslie waste depot. This ambitious project aims to transform the site into Scotland’s premier “centre of excellence” for waste management and recycling. The revamped facility, set to be the largest of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gorbals District in Glasgow Prepares for Major Transformation Jul 28, 2023 In a significant development, two towering residential blocks in Glasgow’s Gorbals district are slated for demolition due to fire safety concerns. The New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has initiated the process of relocating residents from the 276 flats located at 305 and 341 Caledonia Road. The decision to demolish the buildings was taken following a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government confirms Scotland carbon capture plans Aug 2, 2023 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today travelled to Scotlandf to confirm plans for a multi-million pound carbon capture project in Scotland which would create the UK’s fourth cluster for transitioning to a net zero UK. “Project Acorn” is set to strengthen to UK’s energy security strategy – with millions of pounds of funding announced […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment agreement Jun 2, 2023 The ongoing project to transform Ardrossan Harbour has reached an important stage. North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement which will trigger the beginning of the procurement process for the multi-million pound redevelopment. This agreement with the Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL) will enable Peel Ports Group to lead a procurement process to secure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gresham House invests £164m in Borderlink Broadband Jan 11, 2022 Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (BSIF) has invested £164m (€191m) in fibre broadband provider Borderlink Broadband. Gresham House said the investment is being made via its BSIF I and BSIF II funds. Borderlink, trading as rural broadband provider GoFibre, serves residential and business customers across Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. BSIF’s £164m funding, together with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more