1 June 2026

Glasgow Sets Out Land Plan for 30,000 New Homes

Glasgow’s new City Development Plan would open up land for more than 30,000 homes while creating new areas for business growth, innovation and regeneration. The draft plan will now move toward approval and public consultation. Glasgow has set out a

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The Map That Proves Scotland Does Not Control Scotland

30 May 2026
Scotland now hosts a layered network of military, nuclear, aviation, space, and environmental pressures. Some of it is historical and deeply woven into the landscapes of Argyll and Bute or Angus. Some of it is modern and far harder to see, moving silently through Highland territory, the Western Isles range,

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Community

Glasgow Sets Out Land Plan for 30,000 New Homes

1 June 2026
Glasgow’s new City Development Plan would open up land for more than 30,000 homes while creating new areas for business growth, innovation and regeneration. The draft plan will now move toward approval and public consultation. Glasgow has set out a new long term development plan intended to guide where homes, jobs, transport improvements and regeneration should be directed across the city over the next decade and beyond. City Development Plan 2 has been approved by Glasgow City Council’s Economy, Housing,
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Editorial Team

Modern Scot focuses on clear, factual reporting and analysis of Scotland’s civic, cultural, economic and environmental life.

James Stewart

James Stewart

Reports on infrastructure, transport and local government, including planning, public services and regional development.

Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce writes on Scotland’s civic, cultural and public life, with particular attention to power and the structures shaping Scotland.

John Campbell

John Campbell

Covers Scotland’s economy, industry and business environment, with particular attention to investment, trade and energy.

David McDonald

David McDonald

Writes on national and regional news across Scotland, with a focus on civic life, communities and public affairs.

Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson

Writes analysis on public policy and national developments, focusing on the structures and decisions shaping modern Scotland.