News from Cairn

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…

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…

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…

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…