Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association

A former nurses’ house in Skye has been sold by NHS Highland in order to support efforts to deliver a second phase of community-led affordable housing. The Staffin Nurse’s Cottage in Clachan, which is almost 100 years old, has been bought by Staffin Community Trust (SCT).

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) has completed Raasay Phase 2 Cottages Park, providing six high‑quality new homes for affordable rent to local residents. The development marks another major milestone in LSHA’s long‑term commitment to delivering sustainable, community‑focuse

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) recently welcomed its CEO, Lowri Richards, back from maternity leave. Fanchea Kelly spent 2025 leading LSHA in Lowri’s absence and reflects on her time there, and on the importance of the housing association to the many local communities across Lo

The first phase of a masterplan development in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye is now in place following the completion of a new access road. A place-based masterplan was developed by The Highland Council in partnership with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association and comprised a new build primary scho

The Scottish Housing Regulator has announced that Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) meets all regulatory requirements following a period of engagement. In September 2023, the Regulator assessed that Lochalsh & Skye did not meet regulatory requirements, including the standards of gov

From shops and village stores across Skye to Raasay Distillery, Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association teams met local people to discuss what good neighbours meant to them. 

The first new affordable homes built in Glenelg in over 20 years will be celebrated at an event today hosted by Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association (LSHA).

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association has welcomed Fanchea Kelly to the Association to cover the maternity leave period of its chief executive Lowri Richards.  Fanchea will be joining LSHA this month with Lowri planning to start her maternity leave shortly afterwards. 

Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has appointed Lowri Richards as its new chief executive. Following its recruitment process, the panel reached a decision to appoint Ms Richards to the post. Throughout the process she demonstrated that she possessed the necessary skills, abilities, and qualities

Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association has just opened two new homes for rent on the Isle of Raasay. The Association homes sit alongside a further three provided for rent by the Raasay Development Trust. The homes were built on land provided by the Raasay Sheep Stock Club.

Neil Clapperton is to step down as chief executive of Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association following discussions with the board. A statement issued by the Association said it has been "mutually agreed that it is the appropriate time for Neil to move onto new opportunities".

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) is engaging with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association as it seeks to comply with three regulatory standards and other regulatory requirements. In a new engagement plan for the association, the Regulator said it engaged with Lochalsh & Skye in Septembe

A new development of homes in Broadford on the Isle of Skye is set to be launched for private sale through a Priority Purchase Scheme. Being delivered by Inverness-based contractor Compass Building and Construction Services, the eight homes are located within the Campbell’s

Construction has begun on 12 homes in the village of Broadford, Isle of Skye to help address affordable housing challenges.

Neil Clapperton, CEO at Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association, reflects on a day at An Crubh and a National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Gaelic-flavoured Charrette. An Crubh, Gaelic for the hub or nave of a spoked wheel, reminded me of the Charrette planning model, as did our choice of “Open Sp