We’re delighted to announce that Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation (SBTO) was named Runner-Up ‘Group of the Year’ at the TPAS Scotland Good Practice Awards 2025! This fantastic recognition celebrates the dedication and impact of SBTO’s Tenant members, who work in partnership with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to ensure that Tenant voices are heard to […]

Sunny Thursdays at Hazeldean, Galashiels Every Thursday, Neighbourhood Housing Officer Fiona Mallin and Neighbourhood Property Officer Greig Murray drop by to visit Tenants at Hazeldean in Galashiels. Today, Fiona captured some lovely snaps of the beautifully maintained garden area, lovingly looked after by Tenant Robbie Henry (photo: second from right). With the sun shining, it’s […]

New Communal Room Opening at West Port, Hawick Yesterday afternoon, West Port Tenants came together to celebrate the opening of their brand-new communal room with some light refreshments and great company. Neighbourhood Housing Officer Susan Falconer hosted the event, with special guest Margaret Ramage, a much-loved former SBHA colleague who previously worked at West Port, […]

YOUR VOICE – YOUR CHOICE! Thursday 12th June 2025 – Drop-in 3pm-7pm Galashiels Volunteer Hall, St John Street Galashiels, TD1 3JX Croft Street area of Galashiels tenants and residents – join us on the next stage of this exciting regeneration journey. Let us know your housing and neighbourhood improvement priorities. Have your say! – Meet […]

Last week, Carole Pritchard (HR Business Partner) and Louise McNeilage (Tenant & Community Engagement Facilitator) visited Hawick High School to run fun, interactive communication skills workshops for the S5 and S6 induction day. Our thanks to Stacey Grieve (Vocational & Curriculum Partnerships Officer) and the team at HHS for inviting us along for our 3rd […]

We were thrilled to be able to support the Selkirk Ex Standard Bearers’ Junior Ride last week. This event, which is now in its 11th year, continues to go from strength to strength, attracting young riders from across the Borders. Our donation supports young people from Stable Life to take part in the ride. Photo: […]

Find out about our investment plans for the year ahead, as well as how we’re supporting people to get started in their careers and how you can get involved in decision making! We hope you enjoy this edition.    

Selkirk Tenants – improvements to your home – Tenant drop-in events If you are a Tenant of SBHA and have received a letter about planned works in your home this year, then these events are for YOU! Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 Venue: Philiphaugh Community Centre Time: Between 3pm and 6.30pm Date: Tuesday 6th May […]

Thanks to a generous partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland, SBHA was delighted to offer 20 tenants a night at the theatre on Wednesday 2nd April at the Corn Exchange in Melrose. The evening began with a delicious meal, followed by a performance of Through The Shortbread Tin, a new production written and performed by […]

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) is delighted to have completed four newly refurbished homes at Whitefield Crescent in Newtown St Boswells. This milestone marks another step in the Association’s ongoing commitment to improving housing stock and providing modern, energy-efficient homes for Scottish Borders communities. This refurbishment project has transformed a former block of eight bedsit […]