Nanette Reid was a founding member of Linstone Housing in the late 1990s along with others and was a champion of her local community.

Now Nanette’s remarkable contribution is being remembered with the Association’s office in Bridge Street, Linwood, being named ‘Nanette Reid House’.

Linstone said it was “privileged” to name its office after Nanette, who was hugely respected across the Renfrewshire community and was a tireless advocate of community-based housing.

Nanette passed away in August 2025, just one week before her 92nd birthday and was described by Linstone as a “beacon of service, duty and responsibility as well as a much loved and respected individual”.

Angela Taylor, chief executive officer of Linstone Housing, said: “We honour Nanette and her outstanding service to this housing association and the wider community over many years. It is fitting that we name our office after Nanette as a lasting legacy of her invaluable contribution to our work.

“Without Nanette and others who had the vision for a local housing association and served on the steering group that ultimately led to the creation of the Association, there would be no Linstone and we remain always grateful for all that she did.”

A commemorative plaque was unveiled in front of members of Nanette’s family - son Derek, daughter-in-law Karen, granddaughter Heather and her partner Liam.

Friends of Nanette and Linstone members of staff, including former staff who worked with Nanette, were also present.

The unveiling was carried out by Jamie Irvine, the Association’s former chair and a current Linstone board member.

In his speech, he drew a comparison between notable housing pioneer and historical figure Mary Barbour, who was born in Kilbarchan and was later active in Govan and Nanette, with whom he worked closely over many years.

Both were exceptional women and had made “an extensive contribution to life in their communities”, Jamie said

During her time at Linstone, Nanette served as chair and vice chair, helping to shape the organisation and was a strong voice for the interests of tenants and communities across Renfrewshire.

Widely respected throughout Scotland’s housing sector, Nanette served on the board of Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) for 16 years and was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2014 for her voluntary work and campaigning on behalf of social housing.

Current Linstone chair Amanda Kyle added: “In naming our office Nanette Reid House, we not only remember Nanette with deep affection but commemorate her lasting contribution. She was a true neighbourhood champion whose commitment to community-based housing lives on in the important work we do.”