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Jon-Marc Creaney

Nov 8, 2011
We are very saddened to hear the news that Jon-Marc Creaney has lost his fight with cancer and passed away on 6th November 2011. As a great servant to the work of the GIA over the years he will be missed by all... more

Consultations commence on Scotland’s first 'sustainable village'

Nov 9, 2011 on Urban Realm
Kincluny Development Trust has announced that it is to initiate a consultation into its plans for a ‘sustainable village’ in the north east, on the site of a former quarry at Kincluny... more
Hyslop calls for restoration works VAT reduction

Nov 9, 2011 on Urban Realm
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has issued a call for the rate of VAT on restoration work to be reduced to 5% in order to aid protection of historic buildings... more
‘Kelpies’ design competition launched

Nov 9, 2011 on Urban Realm
Falkirk Council have commissioned the RIAS to manage an architectural competition for the design of internal spaces and a visitor centre at the site of the Kelpies , Falkirk... more
Video: Thousands join new student fee protests in London

Nov 9, 2011 on Independent
John Roberts, a 25-year-old architect from London, said ... is committing an offence and may be liable to arrest," said a Scotland Yard spokesman. He added that there had been no early trouble... more

Enter Aladdin's cave

Nov 9, 2011 on Hong Kong Standard
The shops in Scotland have about 3,000 pieces for sale. The McRaes have flown in about 600 of those pieces for the pop-up store... more
Thousands join new fees protest (From This Is Local London)

Nov 9, 2011 on This is london Calling
John Roberts, a 25-year-old architect from London, said... more
Protesters attack Met's 'ludicrous' threat of force

Nov 9, 2011 on Morning Star
Protesters accused Scotland Yard of "ludicrous" tactics as officers swamped... more