Housing
The Scottish Government has announced funding to continue the Warmer Homes Scotland initiative until 2022.
Warmer Homes Scotland is designed to help vulnerable people make their homes warmer and more comfortable by installing a range of energy saving measures such as new heating systems and insulation.
Since the initiative launched in 2015, thousands of people have been helped to become warmer in their homes, with households saving an average of over £300 a year on their energy bills.
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A shortage of affordable homes in rural Scotland is being highlighted by Scottish Rural Action at the Rural Housing Scotland Conference today (Friday 22nd February) in Birnam. Four short case-study films will be screened that explain the impact of the lack of affordable homes in rural communities.
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Have you experienced challenges in accessing housing in rural Scotland during the past three years?
If so, Scottish Rural Action and Rural Housing Scotland want to hear from you. The two organisations are working together on a new project to research housing issues in rural Scotland. They've launched an online survey which will be open until the end of January 2019.
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In this article you can find out about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become one of the founding members of Ulva’s new community.
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The Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray were among the winners in this year's SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration.
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More than a million pounds has been awarded this year to support crofters to get better housing.
The Scottish Government's Croft House Grant Scheme provides grants for crofters to improve and maintain the standards of crofter housing, with the aim of attracting and retaining people within the crofting areas of Scotland.
Funding may be used for:
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The 2018 Scottish Rural Parliament will take place in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway on 14th– 16th November. If you live in or are passionate about rural areas in Scotland, you can attend to learn and make your voice heard. This year's theme is "Taking Action".
The event brings together people from rural communities with decision-makers, for three days of celebration and exploration. Participants examine a wide-range of issues affecting rural communities and make recommendations for change.
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