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…
News from Cairn
Cairn appoints Ken Tudhope as Director of Finance and Property Services
Cairn Housing Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Tudhope as its new Director of Finance & People Services. Ken will assume his new role at the end of August, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the housing sector. Ken Tudhope joins Cairn from Kingdom Housing Group, where he…
Cost of Living Help
If you are struggling with the cost of living, particularly the cost of heating your home, then some local authorities have funds specifically designed to help lighten the load. Here is a list of those we have come across so far. If your local authority isn’t listed below then it is worth getting in touch…
Cairn celebrates new development in Culbokie
An affordable housing development delivered by Cairn and our partners Tulloch Homes has officially opened, meeting local housing needs in the Black Isle, and contributing towards the Scottish Government’s drive to deliver 110,000 new homes by the end of 2032. Developed with the support of the Scottish Government and Highland Council, and in partnership with…
Fire safety at Christmas
Many of the things we enjoy over the Christmas period, such as fairy lights, candles and decorations, can all be fire hazards when proper care is not taken. Read on to find out how to keep your household safe this Christmas. Trees and decorations Water fresh trees daily so they don’t dry out. Dry trees…
Preparing your home for winter
As we approach the colder months, the changing weather can cause damage to your home. However, with a few easy steps you can prepare for the chillier months ahead. Bleed your radiators After a few months out of action, you may find your radiators are cold at the top and hot at the bottom. To…
Paying your rent over Christmas – we’re here to help
As Christmas approaches, we understand that it may be challenging for you to manage your money. Many people feel pressured to spend more at this time of year than their budget allows. Rent arrears can escalate quickly and be difficult to pay off if it’s not managed correctly. That’s why it’s important to prioritise your…
Elgin residents celebrate completion of housing development
A significant affordable housing development delivered by us and our partners Barratts has officially opened, meeting local housing needs in Moray, and contributing towards the Scottish Government’s drive to deliver 110,000 new homes by the end of 2032. Developed with the support of the Scottish Government and Moray Council, and in partnership with Highland Housing…
Cost of living help
If you are worried about the cost of living, don’t struggle on alone. In addition to the Cairn team who are always here to help and listen, there are lots of organisations you can turn to… Citizens Advice Turn2Us Welfare Support through your local authority Shelter Mind (for mental health support) We share lots of…
Cost of living survey
In the summer issue of our email newsletter we asked tenants how the cost of living was affecting them so far. We had 151 responses to the survey. Are you worse off financially than you were three months ago? Yes 75% No 10% Exactly the same 10% Don’t know 5% How worried are you about…
