Since it was set up in 1986 to improve tenemental properties in the centre of the town, Barrhead Housing has expanded to now own and manage 1,000 homes throughout East Renfrewshire, mainly in Barrhead, Neilston, Newton Mearns and Thornliebank.
Unlocking construction of 300 affordable homes in Lerwick.
All three principals were former pupils of the old Kelso High School and were very interested to see the development.
More than quarter of a million pounds has been secured for the two year collaboration.
The Minister was also invited into the homes of two tenants to see the internal components and chat with them about how they were settling in.
Kingdom Housing Association Chair Linda Leslie and Group Chief Executive Tom Barclay greeted the Minister, alongside partners and colleagues, for the tours of these strikingly different developments.
The new development offers a range of homes, including apartments, terraced houses, cottage flats and townhouses, and has retained the welcoming community feel that residents previously cherished.
Visitors included key stakeholders involved in the renovation project, neighbours and members of the local community who were invited to see first-hand the transformation of this magnificent art deco listed building.
