Can ‘thinking local’ help save Scotland’s rural and island town centres? Graham + Sibbald’s Senior Surveyor, Kenny McKenzie, thinks it might. Although it is difficult to put a definitive figure on it, the Coronavirus pandemic has had a significant effect across the Highlands and Islands. The government has tried its best to provide support,…
What shape will Scotland’s town centres take in the future? Head of Architectural Services, Andrew Daly looks in his crystal ball. The current challenge facing the Scottish town centre provides a fantastic opportunity to breathe new life into some of the country’s most forgotten but historically important spaces. This is a chance to rebalance…
Are high rates killing the Scottish town centres? Rating Consultant, Tim Bunker argues for a balanced approach. There is a lot of talk about how excessive business rates are causing the ‘death’ of Scotland’s town and city centres. However this ignores the fact that rates are only one of a number of challenges that…
