Albyn Housing Society Limited (Housing Association)

26/10/2026

We are aware that some tenants were unable to reach our out of hours repairs service over the weekend due to a technical issue.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, and can now confirm that has been resolved, and our phone lines are fully operational.

We are currently receiving a high volume of calls and appreciate your patience while we respond to urgent repair requests as quickly as we can. Thank you for your understanding.

Option 1 to report repairs.
Option 2 to pay your rent, or enquire about your rent account.
Option 3 for Tenancy Management, including ASB, Flytipping, Dog Fouling or to speak about a housing application.
Option 4 for Tenancy Sustainment, including adaptations and support with meeting your rent obligations.

23/10/2026

🎃 Halloween Treat Stop at Albyn 👻
Please come along to our Inverness or Invergordon office this Halloween and pick up a sweet treat!

📅 Friday 30th October
🕒 3pm - 5pm
📍 Albyn Offices - 68 Maclennan Crescent, Inverness & 98-104 High Street, Invergordon,
Members of our team will be on hand to welcome local children and families. Fancy dress is welcome (but not essential), and our staff will be getting into the Halloween spirit to help create a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
While invitations are being sent to nearby Albyn tenants, this is an open community drop-in and local children are welcome to call by for a Halloween treat.

🎃👻🦇
PLEASE NOTE
🍬 Children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
🍬 This is a drop-in event to pick up a Halloween treat (while stocks last)
🍬 While every effort will be made to identify common allergens, treats may contain ingredients that could cause allergic reactions. We will not be providing traditional Halloween nuts however, we cannot guarantee that all products are free from traces of nuts or other allergens.

We look forward to seeing lots of little ghosts, witches and superheroes! 👻🧙‍♀️🦇🎃

22/10/2026

Stay safe this weekend with Storm Boelo hitting the Highlands, read more about the potential impact and how to stay safe by visiting our website: https://albynhousing.org.uk/weather-warning-storm-boelo/

Our emergency line is available all weekend, please call us if your property receives any damage on 0300 323 0990.

20/10/2026

Want the chance to win £50?

Albyn and Cardo are giving tenants the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher if they provide first-time access for their heating service and EICR inspections.

Keeping your gas and electrical appliances serviced every year keeps your home safe and energy efficient – and now, it could make you a winner too!

19/10/2026

❄️ Winter Support Roadshow ❄️
Need advice, information or support this winter?

Come along to the Winter Support Roadshow and connect with a range of local organisations offering free guidance on employment, benefits, housing, health and wellbeing, family support, cost of living concerns and local opportunities.

📍 Acharacle Community Centre
📅 Wednesday 4 November
🕙 10am - 1pm
Meet representatives from Citizens Advice Bureau, Lochaber Hope, GamCare, North, West and Hebrides UHI, Employability Development Team UHI, Lochaber Women's Aid, NHS Scotland, Ewen's Room, Highland Council Employability Service and Urram.

📍 Kinlochleven Family Hub
📅 Monday 9 November
🕙 10am - 1pm
Meet representatives from Citizens Advice Bureau, Lochaber Hope, GamCare, North, West and Hebrides UHI, Employability Development Team UHI, Lochaber Women's Aid, NHS Scotland, Ewen's Room, Highland Council Employability Service, ALI Energy, Personal Assistants Network Scotland (PANS), Voluntary Action Lochaber (VAL), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Change Mental Health and Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Mikeysline.

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Drop in and speak directly with local support services

Please share with anyone who may benefit from the advice, guidance and support available.

16/10/2026

Did you know you might be eligible for £150 towards your electricity costs?

This is on offer through the Warm Home Discount (WHD). Many energy suppliers offer the WHD, and applications are opening now.

If you receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, you should get the Warm Home Discount automatically. If you are on a low income or receive certain benefits, you’ll need to apply for the discount.

Different energy suppliers have different rules about who can get the Warm Home Discount. The Financial support section of the online Tenant Energy Support library helps you understand whether you might qualify and how to apply.
https://www.changeworks.org.uk/tes-advice/

If you need extra support understanding or applying to the Warm Home Discount, the Changeworks Affordable Warmth team can help. Call them for free on 0800 870 8800.

14/10/2026

Just 3 days left to have your say.

We're developing our local fire and rescue plans and want to hear what matters most to you.

Whether you're a resident, business or community group, your feedback will help shape local priorities and future service delivery.

Survey closes at midnight on Thursday, 15 October.

Find your local plan and take part: https://ow.ly/mOqE50ZWTiE

08/10/2026

This opportunity has been extended until the end of October.

If you or someone you know is a tenant of Albyn and is interested in learning more about a career in gas or electrical compliance visit out website for more details: https://albynhousing.org.uk/work-experience-opportunity-2/

We’re working with Cardo Scotland to offer Albyn residents the chance to gain first-hand work experience. You’ll spend 1 week working alongside a qualified trade operative during their 8-hour working day seeing what the job involves, learning more about the industry and gaining experience that could help you take your next step towards a career in the sector.

The opportunity is open to Albyn residents, including school and college students and anyone thinking about a career in gas and electrical servicing and maintenance. Find out more about the placement and how to apply: https://albynhousing.org.uk/work-experience-opportunity-2/

08/10/2026

🎬✨ Come and say hello to Work. Life. Highland at Shorts for Wee Ones! ✨🎬

We're delighted to be attending Shorts for Wee Ones at Timespan on Sunday 25 October.
This free family-friendly event will feature a fantastic selection of animated films for children aged 3+, starting at 11am, followed by fun craft activities from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
If you're coming along, make sure to stop by and chat with the Work. Life. Highland team. We'll be sharing information about local employability services, training opportunities and support available across the Highlands.

📍 Timespan, Helmsdale
📅 Sunday 25 October
🎥 Animated films from 11am
🎨 Crafts from 12.30pm to 2.30pm
✅ Free entry | No booking required

We look forward to seeing lots of local families and community members there for a fun day of films, creativity and connection!

07/10/2026

New guidance on damp and mould

From 6 October 2026, new Scottish Government legislation strengthens the way landlords respond to reports of serious damp and mould, helping to ensure homes remain safe and healthy places to live.

We are committed to providing safe, warm and healthy homes for our tenants and support these changes. Tackling damp and mould is a shared responsibility, and we want to work closely with you to identify concerns early, understand the cause and take appropriate action to resolve them as quickly as possible. You can read more here: https://albynhousing.org.uk/important-information-about-damp-mould-and-your-rights/

If you have any concerns about damp or mould in your home, please report it using the methods listed at the link above, as soon as possible so that we can help.