We all watched in horror last week as events unfolded at Grenfell Tower in London. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fire. Cairn Housing Association doesn’t manage any large multi-storey blocks like Grenfell Tower but, nevertheless, we wanted to reassure you that we are not complacent and we take fire safety […]
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Cairn and Angus HA work together to build new homes in Arbroath
We are working in partnership with Angus HA to contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Government’s target of 50,000 affordable homes within the term of the current Scottish Parliament. Arbroath based Angus HA and Cairn have started work on our first joint venture – an £8 million project of 71 houses for affordable rent […]
Over 500 children turn out for the Cairn Cup
The fourth Cairn Cup was held in Inverness on Saturday with over 500 children competing in three different football tournaments. The event moved to Millburn Academy this year to accommodate an expanded tournament of 48 teams. Children from P2 to P7 had the opportunity to participate, with the P2/P3 age group playing six-a-side and the […]
Early win for proposed Cairn and ANCHO partnership
Cairn and ANCHO are delighted to announce a new responsive repairs partnership with Rodgers and Johnston. Cairn and ANCHO are currently exploring the exciting possibility of a constitutional partnership, which would have a total of 4200 homes across 22 local authorities. Cairn has worked with Rodgers and Johnston, a buildings and maintenance contractor based in […]
Cairn’s Customer Service celebrated in latest award
Staff at Cairn Housing Association are celebrating after being awarded with the prestigious Customer Service Excellence accreditation. The Customer Service Excellence accreditation process tests in detail areas that research has indicated are a top priority for customers. Cairn’s award comes after several years of continuous and sustained performance improvements and followed days after the Association […]
Cairn pays tribute to colleague Caroline MacAskill
Cairn Housing Association has renamed their Inverness Office in memory of Caroline MacAskill who passed away in October. Caroline’s colleagues and friends wished to pay lasting tribute to her legacy at Cairn. Speaking at a short ceremony attended by Caroline’s family and colleagues, Jason MacGilp, Cairn’s Chief Executive, said: “Caroline was a highly valued member […]
Cairn is named one of the best not-for-profit employers in the UK
Cairn Housing Association are celebrating being named one of the best not-for-profit organisations in the UK to work for, after making the prestigious Sunday Times top 100 employers list. Cairn’s award comes after several years of continuous and sustained performance improvements and organisational development across the Association. This year Cairn has identified staff engagement as […]
5000th customer for our Handyperson Service
Cairn’s Care and Repair team has celebrated almost ten years of providing a Handyperson service in Inverness, Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey with their 5000th customer. Norman Gillies, Cairn’s Handyperson, and Michael Cuthbertson, an Occupational Therapist with NHS Highland, presented Mr and Mrs Ross from Inverness, with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We would like to wish all our tenants, residents, staff and partners a happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Our offices are now closed until Thursday 5th January. If you need to report an emergency repair please call 0800 990 3405.
Cairn and ANCHO announce partnership discussions
Cairn and ANCHO are formally exploring the establishment of a constitutional partnership which will have a total of 4200 homes under management across 22 local authorities. The potential partnership would increase the financial and business resilience of the combined organisations and would put in place an important new housing group in the Scottish sector. In […]
