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30/10/2014

Scottish Rural Islands Housing Conference Begins

The 2014 Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference begins today, running from 30 - 31 October.

The conference will bring together delegates who have an interest in housing and related issues in Scotland's rural and island communities.

Caledonia Housing Association is this year's host organisation.

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The event will feature a two-day programme of plenary and workshops.

Mary Taylor, chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Lesley Fraser, director of housing, regeneration and welfare at the Scottish Government, will open the event with a plenary session looking at the implications of the recent referendum vote and what further devolution could mean for social housing.

The event is being held on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October 2014 at Crieff Hydro.

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