Colonsay Community Development Company

While much of rural Scotland struggles with the affordable housing crisis, a community-led project is overcoming the critical problem on the Island of Colonsay, Argyll.

Three community housing initiatives across Orkney and the Hebrides have received backing during the latest round of funding from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF). Awards for projects on Colonsay, Papay, and Harris, which will convert existing buildings into 10 affordable rental units, are among eight gr

Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC) has confirmed that the first phase of its new housing project at Scalasaig, Colonsay is due to be handed over later this summer. The development provides a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom homes comprising four homes for affordable rent, two homes for discounted s

Argyll and Bute Council is investing in two island housing projects as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle the area’s housing emergency. At a meeting of the Full Council, councillors approved a grant of up to £80,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund to enable the North West Mull Comm

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to live in new affordable homes for Colonsay has come closer to fruition.

Planning permission has been granted for an initial phase of nine affordable homes on Colonsay, prioritising the need for long-term residential homes on the island. The Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC) is working in partnership with the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) to provide a

Residents of the Isle of Colonsay have launched a crowdfunding to raise £25,000 towards the costs of building community-owned affordable homes on the island. Island residents hope the campaign will gather enough support and funds to help them build four new homes to rent out long-term and keep

A community development company has completed the purchase of land to provide affordable homes on the island of Colonsay.