Construction firm JR Group has embarked on its first development with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) as work got underway on a housing project across two locations close to each other in Hawick. The development of 16 new build homes sits across two locations – the first
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Poynder Gardens, Eildon Housing Association’s latest 16-home development in the grounds of the historic former Kelso High School, has now been completed and new tenants are moving in. The new properties are set in the grounds of Eildon’s award-winning extra care development, Poynder Apar
Building work resumed this week at Loreburn Housing Association’s development at The Garrick, Stranraer. Work on the flagship development ceased back in April 2023 when the site’s main contractor, Stewart & Shields, announced its liquidation, leaving Loreburn with an unfinished devel
In a Scottish Housing News exclusive, Ben Glennon, associate architect at Aitken Turnbull discusses how architects can play a key role in lessening the hardships of living with dementia. The number of adults living with dementia and other cases of cognitive ageing worldwide is expected to increase f
Eildon Housing reigned supreme at the prestigious Inside Housing National Awards Ceremony in London taking the award for ‘Best supported housing development – rural/suburban’ for Poynder Apartments, the former Kelso High School. Eildon were up against some of the top names in the c
Eildon’s much awaited renovation of the historic site of the old Kelso High School on Bowmont Street opened its doors for an informal viewing last week.
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has submitted plans for 16 homes across two sites in Burnfoot, Hawick. Following on from a well-attended consultation event at the Burnfoot Hub in October, SBHA has now officially submitted its plans, prepared by Galashiels-based architects Aitken Turnbull
Work to deliver new apartments for Eildon Housing Association at the historic site of the former High School in Kelso has been gathering pace thanks to local contractor M&J Ballantyne. Newly named Poynder Apartments following discussion with Kelso Community Council, the development will offer a
Eildon Housing Association’s development Elm Court in Hawick has undergone a complete transformation since works formally began in July 2020. Bell Contracts was appointed to undertake extensive works following a competitive procurement exercise through Public Contracts Scotland. This project i
Aitken Turnbull Architects continues to strengthen its long-standing ties with Eildon Housing Association with a raft of innovative designs being rolled out for several major housing association developments stretching across the Scottish Borders. The creation of these new developments form part of
A Dumfries architecture practice has hired one of Scotland’s leading experts in a pioneering energy efficient style of building design as it continues to grow its extensive portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries & Galloway. Joining Aitken Turnb
Local contractor M&J Ballantyne has started work to create more much-needed affordable housing on the historic site of the former High School in Kelso for Eildon Housing.
A director at Borders architectural practice Aitken Turnbull is stepping down after 21 years to continue the development of an innovative technology created to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. David Burgher is leaving the Galashiels-based firm to focus
Eildon Housing’s plan to convert the former Kelso High School into 34 extra care flats has gained planning permission from Borders councillors.
Loreburn Housing Association CEO Lorraine Usher Loreburn Housing Association has been given the go-ahead by Dumfries and Galloway Council to build dementia-friendly housing alongside an innovative ‘Youth Foyer’ on the site of the former Garrick Hospital in Stranraer.