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South Lanarkshire opens £450,000 climate-action fund for community projects
Community groups across South Lanarkshire can now seek typically £5,000–£20,000 for local projects that cut carbon, improve resilience and make neighbourhoods greener.
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£156,000-a-year wind farm fund will support communities in the Scottish Borders
Communities near Bowbeat Wind Farm are set to receive £156,000 each year through a new benefit fund running alongside the wind farm's planned extended operation.
Scotland reviews IVF rules with aim of widening NHS fertility access
A national review will examine access for single women, blended families, fertility preservation and people waiting for donor eggs or sperm.
Glasgow misses new affordable homes target as construction costs rise
Targets for the delivery of new affordable homes in Glasgow were missed last year, with construction hampered by rising costs. The Scottish government provided £127.75m for the city's affordable ...
Signing the times: Deaf artists centre stage at Edinburgh festivals
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Meet the volunteers helping stranded hikers in the Scottish Highlands
Tower Ridge from the summit of Britain's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis, in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, Scotland (PA) Mountain rescue callouts across the UK are rising significantly, ...
Scottish Fundraising Awards 2026 shortlist announced
Scottish Fundraising Awarwds 2025. Photo: CIOF Scotland. Fundraisers and charities across Scotland are to be recognised for their outstanding achievements after being shortlisted for the Scottish ...
Is VAT threatening the dominance of Edinburgh's private schools?
Private school leaders warn of an 11 drop in pupil numbers and growing pressure on state schools. Edinburgh councillors say the evidence tells ...
1000 new homes planned for empty land in North Glasgow
Ambitious plans to create 1000 homes in a decades-old derelict land site in Glasgow are set to be approved this week.
‘I came to the Highlands to give something back to the hills’: a volunteering trip in Scotland
I found two days of hard graft – repairing hiking paths with a conservation trust in stunningly remote Wester Ross – a surprisingly rewarding experience ...
Volunteers praised as Callander Primary School nears completion
Volunteers and Kier Construction praised for community work during Callander Primary School build, supporting local charities. Stirling ...
Highlands and Islands Enterprise report £3.8m investment in projects across Moray
Logie Timber also secured a £30,000 contribution towards the cost of new solar PV modules for the company’s sawmill building at Dunphail. Fifty local community projects received support, including a ...
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Get the latest news from the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival. Videos, pictures, videos and ...
Glasgow student accommodation project reaches key stage
Unite Students has topped out its £126m Alexander Quay development, which will provide 934 student beds in Glasgow from 2027.
Teen's heartwarming fundraiser for Glasgow hospital charity that has cared for her 'entire life'
16-year-old Connie has been cared for by teams in both Yorkhill and the Royal Hospital for Children her entire life. After birth, she was diagnosed with Spinal Dysraphism and underwent her first major ...
Edinburgh to 'recoup' King's Theatre revamp funding for next 30 years
Millions of pounds of Edinburgh’s visitor levy income will be used for the next 30 years to meet the final cost of refurbishing the city’s historic King’s Theatre. City council chiefs have revealed ...
Asda grants £15,000 to improve Glasgow south side community centre
Crossroads Youth and Community Association in Glasgow’s south side has received a £15,000 grant for building repairs and improvements.
Glasgow community space to undergo major repairs after £15,000 grant
A £15,000 grant is set to transform a community space in Glasgow's south side. Crossroads Youth and Community Association in Glasgow's south side has been awarded the funding by ...
£15,000 Asda grant to improve Glasgow community centre
Crossroads Youth and Community Association in Glasgow’s south side has received a £15,000 grant for building repairs and improvements.
Inverness Airport Run the Runway event for Maggie’s Highlands raises £43,500
A total of 160 people raised the sum of £43,500 in aid of cancer charity Maggie’s Highlands at the latest annual Run the Runway event at Inverness Airport. The fundraiser, which took place on Saturday ...
Glasgow doctors to swap scrubs for sheet music in charity concert
One of those helping to organise the event is Dr Arthur Doyle, Consultant Renal Physician at the Queen Elizabeth, and concertmaster of the European Doctors' Orchestra. He will be joined by GP Dr ...
Edinburgh ends allocations suspension as progress made to tackle housing emergency
Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee have agreed to end the suspension of the council’s allocations policy as they heard of the positive progress ...
Robertson hands over 44 affordable extra care homes in Fife
Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Programme continues with a new 44-home extra care community in Lochgelly, delivered by main contractor Robertson Partnership Homes. The site, which had remained ...
Silverburn beach raised £50,000 for Glasgow charity
Flamingo Beach at Silverburn has raised £50,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. The seaside inspired attraction created a city-centre escape for families with sand, sun loungers, and a ...
Affordable homes planned at fire-hit Dundee church
A derelict Dundee church gutted by fire nearly a decade ago could soon be transformed into 21 affordable homes, under new plans submitted by Wellwood Leslie Architects. Acting on behalf of George ...
Free fitness sessions for over-60s earn gym owner community sports award
Kirkintilloch gym owner Barry Peacock has been recognised for giving his time freely to help older residents stay active and young footballers build healthy habits.
£200,000 boost moves accessible Nairn Links toilet project forward
Plans for a new fully accessible public toilet facility at Nairn Links have taken another step forward after councillors agreed up to £200,000 from the Nairn Common Good Fund.
GP practice in Dundee introduces robotic assistance
Patients in Dundee are experiencing a new way of conducting health checks with the help of medical robotics.
Former volunteer takes on family support role in Glasgow
Eloise McCormack has transitioned from a parent volunteer to a professional family support worker within Glasgow.
Inverclyde loneliness project wins national recognition
A Glasgow-based charity addressing social isolation is being honoured in a joint campaign by The National Lottery and Co-op.
Glasgow volunteer celebrates half-century with SSAFA
A Pollokshields man has been recognised for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Armed Forces charity.
Sir Chris Hoy backs Glasgow cancer cycling fundraiser
The Olympic cycling champion is partnering with ScottishPower to help boost funds for cancer research through an upcoming cycling event.
Major Glasgow student housing development hits milestone
Construction on the £126m Alexander Quay project has reached its highest point as work continues on the site.
Pedigree cattle introduce natural grazing to Rostherne Mere
A local nature reserve in Knutsford is welcoming a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle to help restore the landscape.
Edinburgh's visitor levy to support historic theatre restoration
City council leaders have confirmed that tourism tax revenue will fund the King’s Theatre refurbishment over the next three decades.
Stirling community group expands food poverty services
A cash injection of £5,000 has enabled a support organisation to reach more families in need.
Glasgow youth hub receives £15,000 for building upgrades
A vital community space in Glasgow’s south side has secured a grant from the Asda Foundation to fund essential repairs.
New affordable homes open in Lochgelly
Fife Council has marked the completion of 44 new properties at Minto House to bolster local housing provision.
New energy-efficient social homes finished in Govan
A development of 43 sustainable homes has been handed over to residents in the Govan area of Glasgow.
Edinburgh investment promotes youth access to sport
Children and young people in Edinburgh are to benefit from a significant funding boost to encourage physical activity.
Fife care home site converted into 44 affordable houses
A former care home facility in Fife has been successfully redeveloped into a brand new housing community.
Sanctuary Scotland unveils its first Edinburgh housing development
A new project in South Queensferry marks a major milestone for Sanctuary Scotland with the completion of 100 affordable homes.
New Highland wind farm project could power nearly 100,000 homes
Plans for a major wind energy development in the Scottish Highlands have been submitted, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity.
Edinburgh TV Festival move sparks industry conversation
The annual festival is heading to Manchester after 50 years, though discussions continue about preserving its unique fringe connection.
Highland affordable housing project reaches national finals
A community-led housing project in the Highlands has been shortlisted for a major Scottish social enterprise award.
Thirteen projects across Scotland's islands share £3m for homes, skills and community hubs
Projects across 12 Scottish islands are sharing £3m for affordable homes, training facilities, community hubs, a permanent veterinary facility and other local infrastructure.
Scotland increases community renewable-energy support to £15m this year
The CARES programme is increasing to £15m, helping more community groups install solar, wind, heat pumps and energy-efficiency measures while cutting bills and emissions.
£15,000 grant gives Glasgow community hub the repairs it needs to keep serving local families
Crossroads Youth and Community Association in Glasgow has received £15,000 from the Asda Foundation for essential repairs to its community building.
Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre reopens after four-year restoration with accessibility at its centre
The 120-year-old King’s Theatre has reopened after a major restoration, with improved access, modern stage systems and a community programme shaped while the building was closed.
Fife semiconductor firm gets £1.9m grant as £12m expansion backs skilled jobs and apprentices
Clas-SiC Wafer Fab in Lochgelly is investing £12m in expansion, supported by a £1.9m grant for technology used in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
North Ayrshire residents will decide how an £82,000 community fund is spent
Community groups can bid for an £82,185 fund, with local residents helping decide which projects receive support.
East Dunbartonshire groups can apply for up to £4,000 to tackle isolation and bring people together
A new local fund offers community organisations grants of up to £4,000 for projects supporting wellbeing, families, inclusion and social connection.
Scotland opens UK’s first purpose-built science tower for real-time emissions monitoring
The 100-metre SOAR tower in Angus can measure more than 60 greenhouse gases and air pollutants, giving researchers direct real-time emissions data.
Stirling community café serves thousands of meals while tackling isolation as well as hunger
Support for Families’ Aunties café and community fridge provide free meals, food and a welcoming social space in Stirling, with a £5,000 grant helping expand the service.
Volunteers spend their Highland holiday repairing one of Scotland’s busiest mountain paths
Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland volunteers are helping repair eroded mountain paths in Wester Ross while learning practical conservation skills.
Former boxing champion takes on 1,800-mile cycle-and-swim challenge for suicide prevention
Darren Barker is travelling from Edinburgh to Morocco by bike and open-water swim to raise money for CALM in memory of Ricky Hatton.
Glasgow teenager raises more than £6,000 for the children’s hospital that has cared for her since birth
Sixteen-year-old Connie organised a music fundraiser for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity after a lifetime of treatment, raising more than £6,000.
£3.8m Moray investment is forecast to support 84 jobs and 20 new products and services
Highlands and Islands Enterprise says £3.8m of support for Moray projects is forecast to support 84 jobs, including 27 green jobs.
Dundee GP surgery trials a robot that handles routine heart-health checks before patients see a doctor
A Dundee GP practice is testing a three-foot robot that guides patients through routine cardiovascular checks, leaving clinicians more time for conversation and care.
Dance Base gets £57,556 to keep Edinburgh studios comfortable as the climate changes
Scotland’s national centre for dance will use a £57,556 grant for draught proofing, insulation and heating improvements at its Edinburgh studios.
Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 returns with four ways to ride for cancer charities
Tour de 4 returns to Glasgow on 6 September with road, family and static-bike options designed to let people of different abilities take part and raise money for cancer causes.
New seven-day bus reconnects Stirling’s eastern villages with the city
The C17 bus has launched as a two-year pilot linking Fallin, Throsk, Cowie and Plean with Stirling, including new Sunday travel and better hospital connections.
Fire-damaged Dundee church could become 21 affordable homes
Plans for the former St Luke’s Church in Lochee would retain the historic shell while creating 21 affordable homes, including accessible flats and family houses.
Edinburgh gets £857,000 to help more children and young people get active
A new £857,000 investment will fund free and low-cost sport across Edinburgh for people aged three to 26, including inclusive opportunities for young people with additional support needs.
Doctors swap scrubs for sheet music in Glasgow concert for children’s hospices
Doctors from Glasgow hospitals will join the European Doctors Orchestra for a charity concert raising money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland.
Midnight Inverness runway challenge raises more than £43,500 for Maggie’s Highlands
Fundraisers ran, jogged and walked 5km across Inverness Airport’s runway at midnight, with the total for Maggie’s Highlands passing £43,500.
Glasgow’s indoor beach raises £50,000 for children’s hospital charity
Silverburn’s Flamingo Beach welcomed 21,000 visitors this summer and raised £50,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
44 affordable extra-care homes completed on former vacant site in Fife
A new Lochgelly development has created 44 affordable homes for people aged 55 and over, including wheelchair-accessible flats and bungalows.
Edinburgh housing progress moves more than 350 households into settled homes
Edinburgh is ending a temporary suspension of its normal housing allocations after progress in moving families out of unsuitable temporary accommodation.
Scotland plans more than 30 GP walk-in services
Scotland is expanding GP-led walk-in care, with 40 centres now planned or operating and new locations identified across the country.
Up to £14m support could help reopen Glasgow’s People’s Palace
The Scottish Government has announced conditional support of up to £14 million towards refurbishing and reopening the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens.
Ten Scottish charities share £20m to support families
A £20 million package will support ten charities working with families across Scotland on wellbeing, income and routes towards employment.