Adapting our advice to fit the person in front of us

Adapting our advice to fit the person in front of us

Ex-Royal Navy Sally Stimson has ten years’ experience of supporting fellow veterans with their housing needs. She joined Housing Options Scotland in May 2026 as our dedicated Military Matters Housing Options Broker. Joining Housing Options Scotland as the Military...
When volunteering becomes a vocation

When volunteering becomes a vocation

This Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2026), our Housing Broker Ryan Barclay shares his experience of volunteering and the valuable stepping stone it provided for him. “I began my volunteering journey with Housing Options Scotland in 2022 because I wanted to gain a...
Moving on and reflecting on 10 years with HOS

Moving on and reflecting on 10 years with HOS

As our Depute CEO and Senior Housing Options Broker Olivia Lindsay steps down to take up an exciting new role, she reflects on ten years with Housing Options Scotland and how she’s seen the organisation grow and respond to tough times and uncertainty. Looking...
Interview with Tony Carruthers – Military Matters associate

Interview with Tony Carruthers – Military Matters associate

As well as a busy staff and volunteer team, we also employ part-time “Associates” who support us with particular projects. As we head into the new financial year, we’re taking the time to get to know our Associate team members. In this interview our Fundraising and...
Making Moves: Research by ScotGEM Students

Making Moves: Research by ScotGEM Students

  Housing Options Scotland had the pleasure of hosting 2 ScotGEM students, Racheal and Shula, from St Andrews University. During their placement, they researched the importance of our Making Moves service, which provides housing options advice and guidance to...