Cohousing Scotland
@cohousingscotland.bsky.social
We're a charity supporting innovative housing solutions. We believe in cooperative housing that is run by the residents themselves.
https://cohousing.scot
https://cohousing.scot
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Saw this on C4 News earlier and if anything beats it to the Stirling Prize it will have to be pretty astonishing
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Appleby Blue Almshouse
by Witherford Watson Mann Architects for United Saint Saviour’s Charity, winning a RIBA London Award 2025 and RIBA National Award 2025.
www.architecture.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Saw this on C4 News earlier and if anything beats it to the Stirling Prize it will have to be pretty astonishing
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...
Ecology Building Society supporting cohousing in UK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tY...
Community Living
YouTube video by Ecology Building Society
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September 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Ecology Building Society supporting cohousing in UK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tY...
any budding cohousers fancy living in this pile?
Great opportunity for the right person or organisation. search.savills.com/property-det...
Kinloch Castle, Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR | Property for sale | Savills
Property details for Kinloch Castle. One of many properties for sale in Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR from Savills, world leading estate agents.
search.savills.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
any budding cohousers fancy living in this pile?
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If my photos have ever relaxed your brain on here & you'd like to support me I now have 5 different collections of my greetings cards & a discount if you buy 2 sets.
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research to move your brain away from fight or flight: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research to move your brain away from fight or flight: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
August 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If my photos have ever relaxed your brain on here & you'd like to support me I now have 5 different collections of my greetings cards & a discount if you buy 2 sets.
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research to move your brain away from fight or flight: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research to move your brain away from fight or flight: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
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Looking for communal living in the Uk?
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities
diggersanddreamers.org.uk
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities
diggersanddreamers.org.uk
Diggers and Dreamers – Intentional Community in Britain
diggersanddreamers.org.uk
August 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Looking for communal living in the Uk?
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities
diggersanddreamers.org.uk
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities
diggersanddreamers.org.uk
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Do you know what we hate? EMPTY HOMES! England alone has about 265k long-term empty homes, whilst a housing crisis destroys generations. EDMOs are one solution, or you could give us a call!
#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Number of empty homes on the rise across England
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Do you know what we hate? EMPTY HOMES! England alone has about 265k long-term empty homes, whilst a housing crisis destroys generations. EDMOs are one solution, or you could give us a call!
#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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📢 We are pleased to announce the date for this year's Scottish Housing Day!
The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.
Find out more about how to get involved:
▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...
The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.
Find out more about how to get involved:
▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...
June 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
📢 We are pleased to announce the date for this year's Scottish Housing Day!
The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.
Find out more about how to get involved:
▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...
The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.
Find out more about how to get involved:
▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...
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Scotland: A new role of housing secretary has been created in Scotland as the devolved administration steps up its efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Meet Màiri McAllan!
Housing promoted to Cabinet level with Màiri McAllan appointed as secretary
First Minister John Swinney has said that tackling the housing emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Cabinet with the appointment of Màiri McAllan as cabinet secretary for housing. Upo...
www.scottishhousingnews.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Scotland: A new role of housing secretary has been created in Scotland as the devolved administration steps up its efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Meet Màiri McAllan!
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Better homes. Better services. A thriving natural environment. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Better homes. Better services. A thriving natural environment. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com
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"The Global Story of Cohousing" #CSStride open.substack.com/pub/solidari...
The Global Story of Cohousing
Past, Present, and Future
open.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"The Global Story of Cohousing" #CSStride open.substack.com/pub/solidari...
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Winter Fuel Payment - Scottish Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. First Minister John Swinney promises "no pensioner in Scotland will receive less than they would under the new UK scheme" bit.ly/4kLpTRo details will be set out "in due course" by Scottish ministers.
John Swinney confirms winter fuel payments will match rest of UK
The First Minister has said pensioners in Scotland will receive the same amount of money as those down South following a U-turn on the allowance…
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June 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Winter Fuel Payment - Scottish Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. First Minister John Swinney promises "no pensioner in Scotland will receive less than they would under the new UK scheme" bit.ly/4kLpTRo details will be set out "in due course" by Scottish ministers.
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📣 Download your *free* copy of this special issue of Town & Country Planning journal
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes
June 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📣 Download your *free* copy of this special issue of Town & Country Planning journal
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes
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Join us at this online workshop in partnership with ALACHO 🏘️
We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts
Book now ⬇️
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We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts
Book now ⬇️
buff.ly/t2hHZ6X
June 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Join us at this online workshop in partnership with ALACHO 🏘️
We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts
Book now ⬇️
buff.ly/t2hHZ6X
We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts
Book now ⬇️
buff.ly/t2hHZ6X
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Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT
June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT
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💜 It’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek!
AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.
It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...
AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.
It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...
nen.press
June 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
💜 It’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek!
AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.
It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...
AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.
It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...
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Reimagining how we live together 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 3
Get ready for the third installment of the Radical Housing Conference in Scotland, where we'll be diving deep into all things housing activi
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Reimagining how we live together 🏘️
Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:
📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...
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I love Barefoot Architects, and their work on multigenerational cohousing: "By integrating elements of the past into the future, we create continuity, both physical and emotional in the places we build" www.barefootarchitects.co.uk/barefootblog...
Moving Heaven and Earth with Buried Treasure: The Urgent Need for Multigenerational Cohousing — barefoot architects
By David
www.barefootarchitects.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I love Barefoot Architects, and their work on multigenerational cohousing: "By integrating elements of the past into the future, we create continuity, both physical and emotional in the places we build" www.barefootarchitects.co.uk/barefootblog...
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In theory, I love the concept of "co-housing." In practice, I can't find even one (out of those registered with The Cohousing Association of the US) that is covid-conscious.
Which is wildly frustrating, when we're one of the groups most in need of like-minded community right now.
Which is wildly frustrating, when we're one of the groups most in need of like-minded community right now.
May 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In theory, I love the concept of "co-housing." In practice, I can't find even one (out of those registered with The Cohousing Association of the US) that is covid-conscious.
Which is wildly frustrating, when we're one of the groups most in need of like-minded community right now.
Which is wildly frustrating, when we're one of the groups most in need of like-minded community right now.
an encouraging read for those of us still hoping for cohousing to become 'normal' in Scotland. All the while getting older .... #Soon
Revisit: How Older Women’s Co-Housing made New Ground. What can be learnt from this still rare and radical way of living together?
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/re...
The loss of the LOLC scheme "still stings" for us too.
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/re...
The loss of the LOLC scheme "still stings" for us too.
Revisit: How Older Women’s Co-Housing made New Ground
The senior co-housing scheme in Barnet, north London, was developed, funded and co-designed by a group of women, working with Pollard Thomas Edwards. Almost a decade after its completion, what can be ...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
an encouraging read for those of us still hoping for cohousing to become 'normal' in Scotland. All the while getting older .... #Soon
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Hope anyone in need or homeless sees this
May 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Hope anyone in need or homeless sees this
Next cohousing meeting in Orkney
May 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Next cohousing meeting in Orkney
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North Ayrshire Council is looking for community groups, residents and local businesses to share ideas for potential site uses, policies and a range of development opportunities as part of its next Local Development Plan (LDP).
North Ayrshire Council calls for views on Local Development Plan
North Ayrshire Council is looking for community groups, residents and local businesses to share ideas for potential site uses, policies and a range of development opportunities as part of its next Local Development Plan (LDP).
www.scottishhousingnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
North Ayrshire Council is looking for community groups, residents and local businesses to share ideas for potential site uses, policies and a range of development opportunities as part of its next Local Development Plan (LDP).
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How do we fix the UK's #housingcrisis? At this year’s UKREiiF in Leeds, Lincolnshire Co-op, Central Co-op, the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network, @coophousinguk.bsky.social and @cooperativesuk.bsky.social met to discuss community-led options
Co-operatives: A better way to build, own and live
'Housing developers build units, co-operatives build homes and communities'
www.thenews.coop
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
How do we fix the UK's #housingcrisis? At this year’s UKREiiF in Leeds, Lincolnshire Co-op, Central Co-op, the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network, @coophousinguk.bsky.social and @cooperativesuk.bsky.social met to discuss community-led options
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The Spanish government ordered Airbnb to remove nearly 66,000 listings from its platform, widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a housing crisis that has become among the worst in Europe.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Spanish government ordered Airbnb to remove nearly 66,000 listings from its platform, widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a housing crisis that has become among the worst in Europe.
Residents talk of the "generosity" of the place, of the level of care, of people looking out for each other ... #cohousing
observer.co.uk/culture/arch...
observer.co.uk/culture/arch...
May 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Residents talk of the "generosity" of the place, of the level of care, of people looking out for each other ... #cohousing
observer.co.uk/culture/arch...
observer.co.uk/culture/arch...