Scottish Futures Trust

Two affordable housing developments owned by The City of Edinburgh and East Lothian councils are demonstrating how a collaborative approach, modern methods of construction and repeatable house designs can help accelerate the delivery of much-needed new homes. The developments at Wallyford in East Lo

Mhairi Donaghy, associate director within the place, housing and economic investment team at the Scottish Futures Trust, delves into her work on town centre living to share how it could assist with wellbeing. It’s easy to think about this in terms of the home itself – whether it’s

Associate director at the Scottish Futures Trust Mary Jarvie looks into the housing delivery implications of the long-term infrastructure pipeline for Scotland.  Scotland's transition to a low-carbon economy represents one of the country's greatest economic opportunities. Billions of pounds are

The role of a new Scottish Government housing agency was examined by leading industry figures at an event focused on how it can help tackle the country’s housing crisis. In January this year, first minister John Swinney announced the Scottish Government’s intention to establish a new nat

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 first properties in Lerwick have now transferred to the new partnership that will manage private residential tenancies at mid-market rent in Shetland. Shetland Mid-Market Homes LLP has taken ownership of six new one-bedroom properties on the North Road in Lerwick, after building work has been co

The Blindwells Development Area is the largest of seven strategic sites included in The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESES Deal) which have been identified as being able to deliver new housing at pace and scale in the areas where national need and demand is greatest.

The South East Regional Delivery Alliance (SE-RDA) has reached a major milestone with its Bundle 1 projects of 109 affordable homes moving into construction in early 2026. Initially developed as part of the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator, the projects, located in Wallyford, East Lothian, and Burdiehous

A new public sector alliance has been created to accelerate the delivery of much-needed affordable homes for rent in the south east of Scotland by providing local authorities and housing associations with an online knowledge hub hosting freely-available home designs that utilise modern methods of co

More homes are needed to tackle recruitment challenges in health and social care, schools, policing, forestry and farming throughout the south of Scotland, according to new research.

Infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published a new report which highlights a series of financial models to attract investment into retrofitting Scotland’s social housing stock.

The barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver much-needed town centre housing in Scotland have been highlighted in a new study published today. Prepared by Architecture and Design Scotland and infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust, Unlocking Town Centre Li

Infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has today published its latest Outcomes report, highlighting the economic and environmental impacts it and its many partners have made over the past 12 months.

Jenny Davies, associate director at Scottish Futures Trust, details the issues faced by key workers struggling to find affordable places to live and highlights some example solutions from around the country. Key workers are an integral part of our communities – from caring for our grandparents

More than 200 people have taken part in a series of events to inspire and influence the drive to have more people living in Scotland’s town and city centres.