This was the first workshop by A&DS and Scottish Government of the Housing to 2040 summer engagement.  The aim was to take a snapshot of housing delivery and learn from it, by discussing the housing being constructed at Dunbeg and draw wider lessons for housing growth in the Highlands and Islands.

The group used the Place Standard tool to discuss the outcome for residents of the emerging housing. This included group of planners, developers, designers and community representatives who were joined for the discussion and a site visit by Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning.

The project is characterised by a strategic partnership approach to delivery between Link Housing Association and Argyll & Bute Council, and a design-led approach that has been influential in procuring the housing. This helped address the moorland and village setting for the housing and challenges associated with accessibility of local infrastructure for new residents.  The aim was an integral extension of the existing community of Dunbeg.