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Erskine cottages
Case Study: Robert Anderson
"to know there is somewhere like Erskine for them to go and help them move into Civvy Street, is priceless"
Cottages for veterans and their families have been a feature of the Erskine estate for many years. Over the past few years, we have undertaken an extensive £7 million rebuilding programme.
The old cottages have served us well but have reached the end of their serviceable life. They are being replaced with a mixed development of single storey houses, built to state of the art amenity and energy conservation standards.
The new houses are being built in a number of different sizes to accommodate our current tenant family mix. They have in-built flexibility for future amendment it the needs of our tenants changes in the future.
The first new cottages were completed in late 2009 with further phases in 2010 and 2011. By 2014 we will have 52 one, two and three bedroom cottages built to the highest standards – and in accordance with the principles of Housing for Varying Needs.
A commitment to the future at Erskine
This project demonstrates our commitment to provide quality housing to veterans. As our Service personnel display the highest levels of bravery and courage throughout the world, it is only right that we, as a military charity, are able to provide quality accommodation should they need us in the future.
Applying for an Erskine cottage
Admission to Erskine cottages is open to:
- Regulars and National Service personnel who have served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force
- Reservists who have been deployed on active service
- Ex-Merchant Navy personnel who have served in conflict
Priority is given to disabled Service men and women who have been injured on duty and are about to leave the Forces as well as those leaving the forces who have a housing need.
If you want to apply for cottage accommodation at Erskine, you must do this through Veterans Scotland. You’ll find more information on the Veterans Scotland website.
Cottages for veterans and their families have been a feature of the Erskine estate for many years. Over the past few years, we have undertaken an extensive £7 million rebuilding programme.
