Tag: Scottish
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Scottish homes face new EPC standards in 2026
Scotland is updating the rules for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which show how energy-efficient buildings are. The new regulations will come into force on 31 October 2026 and introduce redesigned certificates, new ratings, and improved digital systems. These changes aim to help homeowners, tenants, and landlords make informed decisions while reducing energy use and emissions.…
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Could this Scottish brick win a £1m global prize?
A Scottish company is on the verge of global recognition for transforming construction waste into sustainable bricks. Kenoteq, based in East Lothian, has developed the K-BRIQ, a revolutionary type of brick made from nearly 100% recycled materials that performs just like traditional clay bricks. The bricks produce around 95% less carbon emissions, offering a practical…
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Ewan McGregor and wife Elizabeth Debicki seek planning permission for new roof for their Scottish manor
Ewan McGregor has submitted a fresh planning application for further works at Glencarse House, the Category C-listed country home he purchased in 2023 for a reported £2.35 million. The latest proposal seeks planning permission to replace the existing roof and carry out general improvements to the building’s envelope. McGregor, best known for his roles in…
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Kirsty Young given planning approval for house on remote Scottish island that has wild wallabies
Kirsty Young, former Desert Island Discs host, and her husband Nick Jones, founder of the Soho House group, have finally secured planning approval for a luxury eco-retreat on Inchconnachan Island, popularly known as “Wallaby Island.” The couple’s ambitious project to transform the 103-acre island, long neglected and overrun with invasive species, has ignited a passionate…