A renowned architect has opened his first office in Scotland's largest city.

It comes after the architect "witnessed the potential of the city as it undergoes a period of transformation".

Architecture and Interiors firm Tinto has announced the launch of its Glasgow office and the appointment of its team based in the city.

It follows the successful completion of several projects in the central region delivering fees of over £250,000.

Over the past 18 months, Tinto has worked with a number of blue-chip companies including the Avis Group to deliver a range of services including architecture, interior design, construction, design and management, and project management.

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the city, Tinto has appointed Ciara McInnes as associate architect to lead the Glasgow office based in The Briggait.

The firm said: "With over 10 years of experience in delivering high-quality architecture and urban design across Glasgow and the Central Belt, Ciara brings a wealth of expertise to the role."

Founder and chief executive Richard Tinto also plans to expand the team further, with a priority on recruiting an architectural technologist.

Lizzi Nutt, associate interior designer, will also now be based in the Glasgow office.  Since joining Tinto in 2021, Ms Nutt has worked across various sectors, including high-end residential, hotels, bars, restaurants, and retail.

With a focus on sustainability, Ms Nutt aims for her designs to be functional, beautiful, and environmentally responsible. Her approach combines innovation with the use of sustainable materials and practices, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and environmental standards.

Mr Tinto said: "Having a permanent presence in Glasgow is a significant milestone for Tinto. The transformation of the city is something we are passionate about being part of, and we are excited to bring our skills and expertise to the central belt.

"We are also thrilled to have Ciara on board. As a specialist in retrofit and adaptive re-use projects, her skills align perfectly with our passion for regenerating existing buildings.”

Ms McInnes said: "With 80% of the population living within an hour of Glasgow, it has the allure of a major city. London and Manchester have seen significant development over the last 10-15 years, and we believe that Glasgow is next in line, which is really exciting.

"Tinto is well-known for its experience of retrofitting and converting older buildings. We share Glasgow’s vision of creating a vibrant city by revitalising its existing buildings, and we see this as an opportunity to align with that vision, add value and contribute to its success."

Tinto is headquartered in Aberdeen but works with a portfolio of clients across the UK. A notable current project for Tinto is resurrection of the Wallace Tower at Seaton Park, Aberdeen. Tinto is under way with the project to restore, refurbish and extend the tower, and bring it back into the community on behalf of the Tillydrone Community Development Trust.

New windfarm to produce enough energy to power 45,000 homes 

The creation of a new windfarm in the south of Scotland has taken a major step forward after the completion of site investigation works.

Mill Rig Wind Farm is set to be located close to the border of East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire, and will see six turbines come into operation in Spring 2026.

The site investigations have been ongoing since May this year, and have now finally come to a close, with the developers OnPath Energy making the announcement today. Construction is expected to begin in March next year, with electricity exporting to the national grid set to start the following year. 

Scottish distillery in biotech partnership to help save fish

A Fife distillery has announced a long-term partnership with a Scottish biotech company to help meet growing demand for Omega-3 nutrients traditionally sourced from wild-caught fish.

Eden Mill, which is completing work on its new distillery on the outskirts of St Andrews, will supply its whisky effluent to Earthshot Prize finalist MiAlgae based in Edinburgh. Set up in 2016 by managing director Douglas Martin, MiAlgae makes "planet-friendly" Omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health.

Whisky effluent is a by-product of distillation that MiAlgae uses to grow microalgae, the original source of Omega-3s. Growing global demand for these essential nutrients is said to be contributing to unsustainable overfishing, with 16 million tonnes of wild-caught oceanic fish annually.