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Proposals for a mixed-use development on a vacant city centre site have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council. Set for at King’s Stables Road in the Grassmarket area, the development aims to create a landmark development that breathes new life into a neglected part of the cit

James Battye By James Battye, policy officer with Shelter Scotland

The 'Miner's Stone' was officially unveiled at Bield's Miners Terrace in Wallyford A stone commemorating a much loved institution in East Lothian has found a new home at a local retirement housing development.

Maryhill colleagues Charlie Quigley (left) and Mark McKay Flower power has returned to Glasgow just in time for summer thanks to Maryhill Housing.

Over 350 volunteers descended on Glasgow at the weekend to be involved in the delivery of the Homeless World Cup which kicks-off on Sunday. The final training session, held at the Emirates Arena, brought together many of the volunteers who have willingly given up their time to support the global tou

City Legacy, the consortium responsible for the delivery of the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, has donated a further £30,000 to the Brick by Brick appeal, a fundraising initiative for Glasgow’s Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice. Last year, City Legacy pledged to donate £300 to the ap

An empty property in Alyth that had been unoccupied for over six years The value of long-term private empty homes brought back into use across Scotland in the last year exceeded £110 million, according to a new report.

Lowther Homes has further expanded its portfolio of affordable homes for rent with the acquisition of 21 new-build apartments in Hamilton. The two-bedroom flats, built by Barratt Homes, are situated in the town’s Silver Bell development. With rent starting at £500 per month, each apartment featur

Kingdom Housing Association has completed a pioneering mobile working programme that has seen staff issued with over 300 mobile phones and tablets, specially selected to suit the requirements of their different jobs, which is already delivering greater efficiency and streamlining the delivery of ser

HRH The Duke of Gloucester (right) officially opens the new offices of Melville Housing Association alongside chair Bob Anderson Dalkeith’s historic Corn Exchange, one of Midlothian’s most culturally significant buildings, has received royal approval following its official opening by HRH The Duk

Citizens Advice Scotland chair Dominic Notarangelo has resigned with immediate effect with vice chair Agnes Robson appointed to the role of acting chair. Notarangelo’s resignation comes before the publication of an independent review by Deloitte into the charity’s governance.

Residents of an Edinburgh housing estate are to benefit from cheaper energy bills after a new green energy scheme was given the go-ahead. People living in Dumbiedykes can look forward to lower costs after the Tower Power project received a funding award of £821,200 from the Scottish Government’s

The Alness community is set to benefit from a new homes boost after Albyn Housing Society took handover of the first phase of its new Dalmore development. Featuring a total of 37 homes including 10 for purchase via the LIFT scheme, 12 for mid-market rent and 15 for rent with the Highland Council, th

Partick Housing Association attracted over 350 visitors to Mansfield Park for this year's Partick Community Festival. With the sunshine splitting the skies for the most part, people were entertained by a diverse programme of musicians and dancers.

A group of brave staff from West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) faced the challenge of Tough Mudder to raise nearly £1500 for two very worthwhile causes. The money will be split between WSHA’s corporate charities, The Eileen McCallum Trust and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).