Really exciting times The Crichton

Absolutely equality of access and the inclusion of diverse and innovate communities is key to harnessing the potential of high speed connectivity for social and economic growth The Crichton is always looking for collaborative minded partners to explore the opportunities

If this all sounds familiar, we are looking for some willing volunteers and household groups to take part in our latest research project. We will reward participating households with a £100 gift voucher. Interested? Please contact Dr Casey

💼 VACANCY: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER The Crichton Trust seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead us through a period of unprecedented growth and development as we transition to a post-pandemic world. Full details: crichton.co.uk/vacancies/

Looking forward to talking with Health & social care partners about our experiences of the EU caring places study trip we took in feb 2020 - a lot has changed since then but there is still a lot we can learn from how others approach rights & risk #MakingtheLeap

Loving celebrating Eurovision with families from the international community of Dumfries. #Eurovision #Ukraine #friendship The Crichton dumgal multicultural so Proud of the welcome and support Dumfries has given the Ukrainian community

Great session on #collaborativehousing and learning about codesigning affordable housing (and care) solutions with & in communities in Vienna, Lyon, The Hague, Barcelona & Brussels at #ISHF2023, incl #coop, #cohousing & #communitylandtrusts #CollaborAGE

Great to see Mike Mike Staples talking at #ISHF2023 European Community Land Trust Network #communityledhousing about the potential of community led housing in Dumfries (focusing on Midsteeple Quarter and Ladyfield) to the European city network. The Crichton Care Campus Project

Really good to hear the international perspective on The Crichton's ladyfield plans. The interest about what we are doing at scale and with a net zero vision have reminded me of the potential we have in D&G to influence beyond our region.Excellent work Mike Staples ISHF - International Social Housing Festival

Great to see European Community Land Trust Network European CLT network launch today at ISHF - International Social Housing Festival. I've spent the last few of day with network and I can fully back the importance of supporting the growth of CLTs, sharing what works, and proving the impact of affordable secure homes for those who need it

Our launch event begins ISHF - International Social Housing Festival ! “The European Community Land Trust Network is a brilliant move to scale up a successful alternative to the dominant housing system across Europe.” Thanks to Leilani Farha 🍉 for her inspiring keynote. #ISHF

Congratulations to Collective Architecture for winning a GOLD AWARD in the Masterplanning category for the Ladyfield masterplan!; #scotdesign bit.ly/3NupeEl

Huge congratulations to Collective Architecture on winning the Masterplanning category at the Scottish Design Awards tonight, so well deserved. It has and continues to be great working with you 👏👏👏

Well that was quite a week. Very honoured & humbled to represent The Crichton at the soggy #royalgardenparty Holyrood Palace amongst so many worthy #scottish #community members & collect a Gold Scottish Design Awards award for the ladyfield masterplan team John Bell #proud #grateful

🌳 We're pleased to announce that The Crichton has successfully achieved the Keep Scotland Beautiful GreenFlagAward standard for another year and is recognised as one of the very best outdoor areas in Scotland. Read all about it on our blog: crichton.co.uk/the-crichton-e…

📺Make sure you tune in to ITV Border this Friday (21st July) at 7pm to catch a special programme about The Crichton, recently recognised as one of the best outdoor spaces in Scotland with a Green Flag Award crichton.co.uk/the-crichton-e…

Celebrating the inspiring life of Dr Flora Murray today, 100years since her passing. #suffragette #medicalpioneer #LGBTQ+ Icon. As part of the #DumfriesPride celebrations commemorating her amazing, and 'Gloriously Happy', legacy NHS DG Dumfries and Galloway Council

Today, on the 100th anniversary of her death, we celebrate the legacy of Crichton's alumna Flora Murray: suffragette, pioneering doctor -- and now featured on a £100 bank note: a life which was 'gloriously happy': lloydsbankinggroup.com/insights/who-w…

🎼CALLING ALL CHOIRS! 🎼 We're looking for local choirs to join us on a collaborative project to create a virtual reality choir experience for those who might not have access to in-person group singing. Find out more on our website: crichton.co.uk/choirs-we-need…

New Post! Building for connected lives, an enriching project of Prof. Bridgette Wessels and Jennifer Challinor University of Glasgow and The Crichton behomeblog.wordpress.com/2023/10/26/on-…