Kieran Findlay

Emergency action to suspend council housing allocations across Edinburgh has been hailed as a bold response to the city's mounting homelessness crisis.

The City of Edinburgh Council is preparing to take the unprecedented step of suspending its general council house letting policy for up to a year, in a move aimed at tackling a mounting homelessness crisis and meeting legal obligations to provide suitable temporary accommodation.

For five decades, the name MacLeod has stood for quality, reliability, and dedication in the construction industry. As MacLeod Construction celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s a fitting time to look back on the company’s remarkable journey - one built on hard work, vision, and a deep c

Blochairn Housing Association has told Scottish Housing News that plans are in place for the Association to achieve compliance with a number of regulatory standards after a report outlined its ongoing challenges and the actions being taken to address the issues. Last month, the Scottish Housing

Professor Mark Stephens speaks to SHN editor Kieran Findlay about compiling the 2025 UK Housing Review, policy process, and his suggested new role for the Bank of England. As lead editor of the UK Housing Review 2025, Professor Mark Stephens of the University of Glasgow's Urban & Social Policy d

Since its arrival north of the border, success for Keepmoat Scotland has been to establish the company as a recognised and trusted housebuilder, but as regional managing director Tim Metcalfe tells SHN, this is only the beginning. Having been in Scotland for a decade, Keepmoat is now implementing a

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for increased investment in Scotland’s affordable homes programme and voiced "serious concerns" over social security cuts following the Spring Statement. 

The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent

Shelter Scotland led a protest outside Edinburgh City Chambers yesterday calling for Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator to "immediately intervene" amid claims the City of Edinburgh Council voted to suspend lifeline housing rights until March 2028. Calling for special measures to b

Housing and homelessness organisations across Scotland have this morning written to Shirley-Anne Somerville urging the Scottish Government to publicly commit to defending legal rights to safe and suitable housing.

The Scottish Government has heeded concerns from across the sector and increased funding to boost the supply of affordable homes as part of its latest Budget, but ministers have been warned that a long-term strategy is still required to address the shortfall in housing.

Community Land Scotland has responded to claims that its suggestion that people should have the Right to Live in a community to which they have an established connection is impractical and could clash with existing legislation. Last month, the charity called on politicians to establish a ‘Righ

Private rent increases could be tied to inflation and apply to rent increases in between tenancies under fresh proposals from the Scottish Government.

Ending Scotland’s housing emergency must be the First Minister’s top priority after the Scottish Government saw a £3.4 billion uplift in yesterday's UK Budget, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said.

Senior leaders and professionals from across housing, construction and social care gathered at the inaugural Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit 2024 last month to hear how joined-up thinking can help build a more inclusive and sustainable future for accessible housing in Scotland. Hosted