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Plans have been lodged to transform the Dens Road Market site in Dundee into social housing, in a bid to revive the derelict site.  The application, lodged with Dundee City Council, seeks permission to deliver 44 homes at the site, The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee) reports. 

A brand-new mural has recently been completed in Edinburgh’s Niddrie area by artist Calum Carr, offering a stunning glimpse into the community’s rich history and evolution through the ages.

John Alexander, chief executive at Hillcrest, discusses why building properties is no longer good enough – it’s communities that should be built into plans too. When we talk about building new homes, it can be easy to focus on the numbers. At Ellengowan Drive in Dundee, we’ve recen

Hillcrest Enterprises has started a major window replacement project at Dundee’s Carolina Court, in a bid to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of tenants’ homes while retaining the character of the B-listed building. Having commenced in July, the project is scheduled to be comple

The former Stewart Milne headquarters in Westhill will be knocked down, with new homes being built in its place after the councillors’ refusal was overturned by the Scottish Government. Bancon Construction and the Lombard Merton Trust are leading the project to demolish Peregrine House, for th

A refurbishment project at Hillbank Road in Dundee has delivered two new wheelchair accessible homes, transforming a former Hillcrest Futures residential support service into high-quality, energy-efficient housing for local people. The development has created a one-bedroom flat and a three-bedroom f

In Westhill, Aberdeenshire, a 63-home development has now been completed, marking the conclusion of a difficult four-year project. In April 2022, construction started at Straik Road and progressed initially. But during late 2024, the project experienced a setback when the original contractor, First

A determined team from Hillcrest, joined by friends and family, took on the iconic RRS Discovery Mast Climb on Sunday, 14 June, raising vital funds for the Hillcrest Foundation to support disadvantaged families across the communities it serves.

Housing associations and third sector organisations working together to prevent homelessness in Aberdeen are in the running for a national award.

Tenants in Dundee have come together to celebrate the unveiling of new community artwork at Weavers Yard, marking the next chapter in the story of Upper Dens. The new artwork, created by local artist Abi Baikie, has been shaped by the voices of residents and reflects the rich history and evolving id

Hillcrest has published an update on its Tackling Poverty Together Strategy, showing strong progress in supporting tenants through the cost‑of‑living crisis. Launched in 2022 with two-year targets, Hillcrest’s services have already delivered over £4 million in financial gains for ten

A new approach to housing Scotland’s growing energy workforce could help unlock long-term homes for communities while supporting the country’s journey to net zero.

The Hillcrest Foundation’s Beds for Kids project, in partnership with Dundee charity Help for Kids, continues to make a significant impact on the lives of children in Dundee by providing beds and bedding to families experiencing hardship.

Hillcrest has turned a challenge into an opportunity by ensuring that items left behind in its former office building were given a new lease of life rather than ending up in landfill. When the building was vacated, numerous items were destined for disposal. Determined to prevent waste and make a pos

Hillcrest Futures’ Lauriston in Leith service has opened a free clothing boutique for women in supported accommodation, made possible by a strong response from the local community. Staff at the service shared a request for donations on the I Love Leith Facebook group, asking if people could he