A prototype sustainable dwelling is nearing completion on Arran, demonstrating that comfortable, healthy homes can be built affordably using local materials and simple construction methods. The 7.5m x 5m timber-frame structure uses Scottish larch sourced via Cladach Sawmill, hemp insulation, and modular design principles that could be replicated across the island. With Arran facing severe …
The Arran Housing Taskforce Survey 2025 deadline has been extended until Monday 31st March 2025. Your feedback is vital in shaping the future of housing on Arran! Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4gXLS5I Arran Housing Taskforce is looking for people to share their views as part of the effort to help shape housing provision on the …
By Neil Alexander Wilkinson Featured image shows rural cottage in Scotland. Credit Russ Daley on Unsplash.com I have been the island’s housing officer since 2010. In November, I will retire, and so now is a good time to give my thoughts on the island’s housing situation and suggest some measures to improve the dire situation. …