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Scottish Borders Council is marking the seventh annual Scottish Housing Day by celebrating the impact that housing makes to the lives of people and communities across the region, as well as raising awareness with residents on the housing options available to them. The focus this year is on sustainab

In the last week of August, John Kelly, chairperson of Cunninghame Housing Association, presented a cheque for £1,000 to Craig Crosthwaite, co-ordinator of the Ardrossan South Food Larder. The Ardrossan Food Larder, which is based in the Church of Nazarene, Ardrossan has been operating since D

South of Scotland Community Housing (SOSCH) has launched two new video case studies to showcase its support for community-led housing in southern Scotland. The films – featuring projects in Wigtown and Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway - highlight opportunities for community-led housing to cre

Tenants across the country have been sharing the kind of world they want to see for their grandchildren for Scottish Housing Day. Bield Housing and Care has marked the date by encouraging tenants to engage in conversations around this year’s theme of sustainable housing.

Eildon Housing Associations held its 49th Annual General Meeting in Selkirk last week in an event that also marked the retirement of Scottish housing stalwart Dave Alexander. Mr Alexander had been Eildon’s chair for four years, and a board member for nine years.

Hallam Land Management's appeal to build 308 homes on farmland outside of Gorebridge in Midlothian has been rejected. The company appealed to the Scottish Government to make a decision on their plans after Midlothian Council’s planners took too long to make a decision. However, the plans have

Partick Housing Association (PHA) has completed its latest development of 60 new affordable homes at Mansfield Gate. Chief executive, Stewart MacKenzie, said: “We’re delighted to complete these new affordable flats in the heart of Partick, and welcome tenants to their wonderful new homes

An appeal has been submitted over Glasgow City Council’s rejection of a bid to transform more than 40 residential flats in Finnieston into short-term holiday lets.  Sonder Hospitality’s application involved 41 apartments at 3-7 Minerva Way, which are among 108 units built so fa

A new residential and commercial development could be delivered at Finnieston Street in Glasgow after a planning application was submitted by Keltbray Developments. The project will comprise a mixed-use development, including residential use, live/work units, commercial use – retail and/o

A high level of housing standard that meets our economic, social and environmental ambitions as a country is essential if we want a housing system that is truly sustainable, a new report has concluded to celebrate the 7th annual Scottish Housing Day which is taking place today. The report sets out t

Professionals in the elderly care sector and local councils could have key decisions taken away from them under the Scottish Government’s recent proposals on Co-design and National Care Service Plan, according to construction and property consultant Thomas & Adamson. The com

Detailed plans for the first phase of regeneration at Shawlands Arcade in Glasgow have now been submitted. The £150m regeneration plan designed by Haus Collective will see the 1960s retail development swept aside in favour of hundreds of new homes above ground floor shops.

Supporters of this week's Scottish Housing Day have been informed that the day is going ahead on Wednesday but it will be a more muted occasion given events of the past week.

Aberdeen City Council has pledged its commitment to improving and building social housing across the city. In Aberdeen, around 4,500 families and individuals are on the waiting list for social homes.

The private rented sector is not the reason for fewer Scottish homeowners, according to analysis of the official data by property firm, DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the Scottish Government argues that if there was no private rented sector (PRS) then more houses would be available fo