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Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.

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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join us at Scotland's Housing Awards 2026 for an evening dedicated to recognising the creativity, passion and innovation across the housing sector in Scotland Tickets are available for both members and non-members: 🎫 buff.ly/aPRAtCt
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🏘️📢 CIH Scotland has responded to the latest quarterly housebuilding statistics released today by the Scottish government. Gillian McLees, national director of CIH Scotland, commented: "These latest statistics continue to show a significant and worrying decline in housebuilding in Scotland. (Cont.)
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our Policy & Practice Manager @ashleycihcm.bsky.social is at the Scottish Parliament this morning to give evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee as part of its pre-budget scrutiny for 2027-28. You can watch the evidence session live here: shorturl.at/7C13m
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Finance and Public Administration Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
Lovell Partnerships has handed over the first seven affordable homes at Winchburgh built for Wheatley Homes East ahead of Scottish Housing Day.
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Lovell hands over first affordable homes at Winchburgh
Lovell Partnerships has handed over the first seven affordable homes at Winchburgh built for Wheatley Homes East ahead of Scottish Housing Day.
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy.
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Matt Hamill: A healthier nation starts at home
With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy.
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Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 For #ScottishHousingDay, a new #HLINBlog from Julia Wait, who shares how her own thinking about ageing in rural Scotland led her to explore community-led housing as a genuine alternative to traditional retirement housing. Read at: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/A-Bett... @scothousingday.bsky.social
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
To mark Scottish Housing Day and its theme of Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, Hillcrest chief executive John Alexander and deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison have recorded a video discussion about what it takes to keep people well housed and well supported.
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Video: John Alexander and Fiona Morrison discuss healthy homes, healthy futures
To mark Scottish Housing Day and its theme of Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, Hillcrest chief executive John Alexander and deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison have recorded a video discussion about what it takes to keep people well housed and well supported.
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏠Healthy by Design: What Makes A Truly Healthy Home? As #ScottishHousingDay highlights the links between housing and health, Carbon Futures considers how better building performance can support healthier, more comfortable and more affordable homes. 👉 www.carbonfutures.co.uk/healthy-by-d...
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Healthy by Design: What Makes A Truly Healthy Home? - Carbon Futures
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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Now that we’ve had two weeks to look over it, our reaction to the Programme for Government is out today. Our central question: what does it mean for health inequalities? The PfG is certainly ambitious, but it's not clear how far beyond intention it will go. Read the briefing here: buff.ly/eoViETB
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
To mark Scottish Housing Day, Almond Housing Association (AHA) is welcoming tenants into its office for breakfast, cooking demonstrations, free healthy meal packs, energy advice, and warm home support amongst other offerings. 
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Almond welcomes tenants to office to promote conversations on healthy homes
To mark Scottish Housing Day, Almond Housing Association (AHA) is welcoming tenants into its office for breakfast, cooking demonstrations, free healthy meal packs, energy advice, and warm home support amongst other offerings. 
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
To mark #ScottishHousingDay, South Ayrshire Council is hosting an open day at Ayr Central Shopping Centre, where you can find out more about their housing services, speak to their friendly team, and meet their partner organisations. It's open until 4pm, so why not pop along if you're in the area 👇
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
This Scottish Housing Day, Riverside Scotland is highlighting the different ways it is helping people thrive through investment in homes, affordability support and innovative housing services.
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Riverside Scotland stories prove healthy homes are about more than bricks and mortar
This Scottish Housing Day, Riverside Scotland is highlighting the different ways it is helping people thrive through investment in homes, affordability support and innovative housing services.
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
On Scottish Housing Day, Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has asserted that good quality rural housing in Scotland is vital economic infrastructure.
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SLE: Good quality housing is especially important for rural areas
On Scottish Housing Day, Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has asserted that good quality rural housing in Scotland is vital economic infrastructure.
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏠How investing in good housing improves health and supports the NHS to save resources Read this great new blog from @publichealthscot.bsky.social to mark this year's #ScottishHousingDay 👇 publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
On Scottish Housing Day, Glen Oaks Housing Association is celebrating the people who help make its communities healthier and more supportive places to live.
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Customer service award highlights impact of tenancy support visits at Glen Oaks
On Scottish Housing Day, Glen Oaks Housing Association is celebrating the people who help make its communities healthier and more supportive places to live.
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
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.
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Mhairi Donaghy: How can the benefits of town centre living support our wellbeing
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.
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026
Barrhead Housing has secured an additional year of funding for a life-changing mental health programme.
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Barrhead Housing secures fresh funding for mental health programme
Barrhead Housing has secured an additional year of funding for a life-changing mental health programme.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 🏠 Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health 👇 'Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures' has been released to mark this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, and explores the many ways housing impacts on every aspect of our health. buff.ly/rHUlaXJ
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 🏠 Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health 👇 'Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures' has been released to mark this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, and explores the many ways housing impacts on every aspect of our health. buff.ly/rHUlaXJ
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Good housing key to thriving rural communities", SLE says. In the run up to #ScottishHousingDay, Scottish Land & Estates highlights the importance of housing in supporting local jobs and building a stronger rural economy. Read more here: www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/news/good-ho...
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🏠With just over 1 week to go to #ScottishHousingDay, we're loving hearing about all the things you have planned to mark the day, like this great community event organised by Partick Housing Association, featuring advice on damp & mould, maintenance, energy, & bingo with prizes! shorturl.at/pXy8w
A poster featuring a white background, a blue house with a red love heart in the middle, surrounded by images of blue clouds, a pink and chocolate cup cake, and the word 'Bingo' surrounded by bingo balls. At the bottom of the poster are the Scottish Housing Day and Partick Housing Association logos. The poster advertises a community event being held on 16 September from 1:30pm at 18 Mansfield Street, where attendees can find out more about issues affecting their home, including damp and mould, stone work and maintenance, money advice, referral services, and energy advice. There will also be bingo with prizes.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 First Minister John Swinney set out a five-year Programme for Government on Tuesday 1 September. We outline what this means for housing in our new member briefing ➡️ buff.ly/aXDC4u1
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Check out how you can get involved in Scottish Housing Day here: ▶️ www.scottishhousingday.co.uk Wednesday 16 September 2026
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 02/09/2026
Scottish Housing Day is fast approaching, and this year’s theme, Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, poses the question – can the places we live actually shape our health?
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Chris Carus: What can our homes tell us about health?
Scottish Housing Day is fast approaching, and this year’s theme, Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, poses the question – can the places we live actually shape our health?
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🏠Get involved in Scottish Housing Day As Scottish Housing Day 2026 approaches, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice officer Susanne Flynn looks ahead to the final preparations and highlights some of the ways you can get involved. Read more here: www.cih.org/blogs/get-in...
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Get involved in Scottish Housing Day
As Scottish Housing Day 2026 approaches, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice officer Susanne Flynn looks ahead to the final preparations and highlights some of the ways you can get involved.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📢 CIH Scotland has responded to First Minister John Swinney's Programme for Government. Read our full response ➡️ buff.ly/RcqtuRE
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
💡In her new article for Inside Housing, CIH Scotland director Gillian McLees CIHM reflects on the first 100 days of the new Scottish Parliament, and asks whether housing is getting the political focus a declared housing emergency requires. Read it here: www.insidehousing.co.uk/home/100-day...
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100 days in, Scotland is still waiting for its new government to commit on housing
In England, housing has become a central part of the UK government’s economic agenda, but in Scotland we are yet to see a clear political commitment from the first minister, writes Gillian McLees, dir...
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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 24/08/2026
Craig Stirrat, group CEO of Grampian Housing Association, looks ahead to Scottish Housing Day 2026.
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Craig Stirrat: The domestic energy crisis is a public health crisis
Craig Stirrat, group CEO of Grampian Housing Association, looks ahead to Scottish Housing Day 2026.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🏠From accountancy to advocacy: My first six months in housing engagement In this new blog, our Engagement Manager Gordon Smith reflects on his first 6 months in post, what he's learned from the sector and his hopes for the future. Read it here: www.cih.org/blogs/from-a...
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From accountancy to advocacy: My first six months in housing engagement
In this blog, CIH Scotland Engagement Manager Gordon Smith reflects on his first six months in post, what he has learned from the sector and his hopes for the future.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
There's still time to book a place at one of our Scottish Social Housing Charter review round tables on developing a new outcome on professional development: ▶️ Tues 25 August, 14:00 – 15:00 (online) ▶️ Fri 28 August, 11:00 – 12:30 (in person, Edinburgh) Find out more here: shorturl.at/6rtuv
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Scottish Social Housing Charter Review: Developing a New Outcome on Professional Development
With the Scottish government due to review the Charter this year, these roundtables will explore what a new outcome on professional development could look like.
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The countdown is on to #ScottishHousingDay 2026! We know that organisations across the country are making exciting plans to celebrate the day, so why not share them here using #ScottishHousingDay, or send us an email at scotland@cih.org and we can share them for you! www.scottishhousingday.co.uk
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Today is the last day to apply for this year's Scotland Housing Awards ⏰️ Don't miss the chance to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Scotland 🏘️ Apply now ➡️ buff.ly/Chm3T0C
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Don't miss the chance to apply today ⏳️ time is running out 🏆 Celebrate your team's achievements 🏘️ Showcase successful community initiatives 📊 Benchmark your work against sector leaders Apply today ➡️ buff.ly/Chm3T0C
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
For #NoWrongPath, Laura Harris, Housing Need Strategy Manager at West Lothian Council, has written about ending up in a housing career she never planned for - but she wouldn't change. 💡 Laura's story is an inspiring reminder that there's no single route to a successful career ➡️ buff.ly/98e35vn
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🕑 Time is running out 🕑 Have you thought about which categories you'd like to apply for? ✨ Anyone can apply, you don't need to be a member of CIH 🏘️ Learn more about Scotland Housing Awards and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iF0npAO
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
❗ There is only one week left to apply for Scotland Housing Awards 2026❗ ⌛ Don't miss out ⌛ Check out the categories and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/EXOrVEE
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📚️ With exam results week upon us, young people across Scotland may be feeling uncertain about what their future holds. We’re taking part in #NoWrongPath 2026 to show there’s no single route to success - especially when it comes to a career in housing. Read some takes from CIH Scotland below ⬇️
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Take a moment to reflect on the positive impact your projects and teams have had on communities across Scotland 🏘️ Check out the categories and start your application today ⬇️ buff.ly/dup1XEN
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📢The latest CIH Housing Rights newsletter is now available. In this issue: ▶️A round up of the latest news and policy developments ▶️Handling media misinformation around housing and migration ▶️Challenges for refugees facing homelessness and much more... Read it here: shorturl.at/ufTjG
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Your Housing Rights newsletter for July has the latest news on policy developments under new prime minister Andy Burnham, and more comment and resources on responding to anti-immigrant messages and promoting community cohesion.
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
There's still time to complete our #ScottishHousingDay surveys on the links between housing & health - one for tenants & residents & one for housing practitioners. Please take 5 mins to fill one out & share with your networks 👇 Tenants: shorturl.at/TZFq8 Housing practitioners: shorturl.at/PzSRt
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
⌛ There's just 2 weeks left to enter this year's Scotland Housing Awards ⌛ Have you checked out the categories? Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/MJ9VJCU
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Help to create a lasting record of the outstanding work being delivered across Scotland in the Good Practice Compendium, a source of inspiration, helping to spark new ideas and support better ways of working across Scotland󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/fDV2KMH
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Scottish Social Housing Charter review round tables: buff.ly/OPmfyXA ▶️ Tuesday 25 August, 14:00 – 15:00 (online) ▶️ Friday 28 August, 11:00 – 12:30 (in person – CIH Scotland Office, Edinburgh) We published research earlier this year on Leadership and Culture in the Scottish Social Housing Sector.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The link between housing and health is painfully obvious – so why aren’t we doing more about it? Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, shares her thoughts on housing and health ahead of Scottish Housing Day on 16 September. www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/ash...
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Ashley Campbell: The link between housing and health is painfully obvious – so why aren’t we doing more about it?
Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, shares her thoughts on housing and health ahead of Scottish Housing Day on 16 September. The fact that poor housing is bad for your health...
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Applications are open, and now is the perfect time to start planning your entry - don't wait until the last minute ⏳️ Save these dates and give yourself the best chance to tell your story 🏆 Learn more about the application process ⬇️ buff.ly/172nV3P
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Don't forget to complete our #ScottishHousingDay surveys on the links between housing and health - there is one for housing practitioners and one for tenants and residents 👇 The surveys will run until the end of this month and your feedback will help to inform our #ScottishHousingDay report.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Why enter Scotland Housing Awards? 🚀 It's free to enter as many times as you wish 🏘️ Showcases successful community initiatives ✨️ Allows you to celebrate your team's achievements 🗣️ Let's you benchmark your work. Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iZfH5NO
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 Halfway through the first 100 days of the Scottish government formed in May, the rollout of an expanded 10-year £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund is underway. The fund is in addition to the £9 million invested to mitigate the impact of the UK government’s freeze of LHA rates in 2026/27.
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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 This Rural Housing Week, CIH Scotland recognises that strong rural communities are built on solid foundations, and that starts with safe, affordable homes. Join us in championing the homes and communities that will help secure a thriving future for rural Scotland. 🏡🌿
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Scottish Housing Day 2026 @scothousingday.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thanks to Barrhead Housing and Melville Housing for their great #ScottishHousingDay case studies, which highlight the hugely important impact that housing can have on both the physical and mental health of tenants. Check them out here: www.scottishhousingday.co.uk?page_id=12870
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