RTPI Scotland

The Scottish Young Planners' Network have re-launched the Peter Suttie Award. This is aimed at young planners in Scotland who are looking for funding to undertake a comparative study into a planning issue.

Scottish Government has launched the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning.  The Awards celebrate achievements in planning, from strategic visions to development on the ground.  Submissions are currently open with a closing date of 30 April.

At the Scottish Young Planners' Conference held on 26 February, Derek Mackay MSP, Minister for Local Government and Planning, endorsed a Commitment of Support to Young Planners. 

RTPI Scotland has set out a number of key principles that Scottish Government should use in taking forward the 3rd National Planning Framework and the review of the Scottish Planning Policy.

The February edition of the Scottish Planner, sponsored by DWF Biggart Baillie, is now available online. This edition is themed around town centres and looks at the town centre review established by Scottish Government; the sequential test; the uniqueness of each town; frontage policy; and national policy's role for town centres.

RTPI Scotland is pleased to support this SURF Conference that takes place on 29 May in Edinburgh.  The event will look at how to make the most of the productive links between infrastructure and wider social benefits. Speakers include Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Prof Greg Lloyd and Graeme Brown of Shelter Scotland. RTPI members receive a 33% discount on the standard booking fee.