Cairn Housing Association

TPAS Scotland has successfully supported Cairn Housing Association through a comprehensive review of its older people's housing, helping to strengthen governance, tenant engagement, and organisational effectiveness. Commissioned as part of Cairn’s ongoing commitment to transparency and continu

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Jo MacLennan as director of people and insights, completing the organisation’s new executive leadership structure. The role marks the final stage in a series of organisational changes led by chief executive Audrey Simpson, designed to strengthen Cairn&rs

Cairn Housing Association held its first organisation-wide staff gathering in eight years, bringing together colleagues from across Scotland for a day of learning and connection at the Dunblane Hydro.

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Shona Mitchell as head of public affairs, strategy and communications to drive stronger policy influence and strategic direction.  In this newly created role, Shona will lead on shaping and delivering Cairn’s public affairs strategy, ensuring the or

Cairn Housing Association has officially started work on a new housing development in Lambhill, Glasgow, which will deliver 29 modern, energy-efficient homes. The development, located next to Cairn’s existing homes in the area, will include 21 mid-market rent properties and 8 for social rent,

Cairn Housing Association has broken ground on a new housing development at Hens Nest Road, East Whitburn, West Lothian, in partnership with Ogilvie Homes. This marks the first collaboration between the two organisations.

Cairn Housing Association has been granted planning permission by the Cairngorms National Park Authority to redevelop the former Morlich Court site in Aviemore. The plans, approved last week, will see the demolition of the existing building and the construction of 12 new homes – including six

Cairn Housing Association brought together tenants, staff, and partner organisations for a Community Fun Day in Irvine.

Housing associations require leadership that blends commercial skill, social purpose, and bold vision for the future, writes Cairn Housing board member Nigel Fortnum. As housing associations take on increasingly complex roles — from placemaking and delivering mixed-tenure communities, to partn

A pioneering energy support programme has delivered substantial savings for social housing tenants across the Highlands, helping them cut energy costs and ease financial pressures. Since its launch in May 2023, the Affordable Warmth Highland scheme, led by Albyn Housing Society in partnership with C

Ancho tenants have officially joined Cairn Housing Association following a successful transfer, which took effect on 1st April. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting event was held at the former Ancho office, bringing together tenants, shareholding members, and former board members to celebrate thi

Cairn Housing Association’s chief executive Audrey Simpson has spoken out against the UK government’s planned £5 billion welfare cuts, warning they will have devastating consequences for disabled people and those already struggling to make ends meet. The government’s proposal

A £22 million investment has been made into a scheme to increase investment in affordable homes and deliver more housing.

Harbour Homes has worked in partnership with Cairn Housing Association to create 306 new affordable homes at Granton Harbour.

In a significant development for social housing in North Ayrshire, Ancho tenants have voted to transfer to Cairn Housing Association, with 92% of those who took part voting in favour of the move.