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Most social homes in Scotland are of good quality. However, damp is a big issue for many households thanks to the nation’s climate, where we experience wetter and colder weather for a lot of the year. As we enter winter, where this issue can be exacerbated, here is some useful information about damp, what causes…

Cairn Housing Group has been formally accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Cairn Housing Group receive at least the minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Thursday 22nd September 2022. This rate is higher than the government minimum for…

We’ve partnered with Changeworks, to help you out with your energy! The service is free and gives you access to energy information, advice, support and advocacy. One-to-one support is also available to those who need it most. We know that managing your energy bills can be worrying at times confusing. The service aims to help…

Our long-serving Chief Executive, Jason MacGilp, will be stepping down in the New Year. Angus Lamont, Chair of the Board said: “Jason has been an excellent Chief Executive for Cairn and has made a very significant and positive impact during his time with the Association, and I and my Board Member colleagues will be very…

Cairn Housing Group, a leading provider of affordable housing and community services in Scotland, is pleased to announce significant changes to its board members across organisations, Cairn Housing Association, Ancho, and Pentland Community Enterprise. Cairn Housing Association Don Jamieson, the outgoing Chair of Cairn Housing Association, has decided to step down from his role as…

We are proud to announce the completion of a new housing development in Rosemarkie, situated in the picturesque Black Isle. This development, consisting of nine high-quality homes, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing comfortable and sustainable housing options for local communities. The Rosemarkie housing development is a testament to our dedication…

This year’s Scottish Housing Day is focused on careers in housing. So we have asked Cairn staff about how they got started in the sector and what their job involves… Michelle Reid about working as a Housing Officer I started my Career in housing as a youth trainee for the Highland Council straight after I…

  Cairn Housing Association, a leading provider of affordable housing, has successfully completed 27 brand new homes for social rent in Blackridge, alongside their partners O’Brien Properties, Brownriggs and Ross Quality Control, with funding support from West Lothian Council and the Scottish Government. The opening ceremony, held on a rainy summer’s day, marked a significant…

Our income team continues to do fantastic work helping our tenants. Over the last financial year they helped 494 tenants gain an additional £967,464 in income. This marks an increase in financial gains of over 50% this year. As a result of high energy costs and increased food prices amid the wider cost-of-living crisis, more tenants…

Cairn Housing Group is a national provider of housing services operating across 24 local authority areas throughout Scotland. We are a strong business with a clear social purpose, 4,500 homes under management, have an annual turnover of £24m and are a registered social landlord with the Scottish Housing Regulator. We are looking for Board Members…