David Orr
@davidorrcbe.bsky.social
Grandad, Hearts FC, Housing and Canals.
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As the UK’s new Prime Minister talks up the biggest council house building programme since the postwar era, a newly published book is offering timely context on an alternative model that has quietly reshaped Scottish housing over the past half-century: the housing association.
Podcast: Mary Taylor charts the rise of Scotland’s housing associations 50 years on
As the UK’s new Prime Minister talks up the biggest council house building programme since the postwar era, a newly published book is offering timely context on an alternative model that has quietly reshaped Scottish housing over the past half-century: the housing association.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
August 19, 2026 at 7:23 AM
As the UK’s new Prime Minister talks up the biggest council house building programme since the postwar era, a newly published book is offering timely context on an alternative model that has quietly reshaped Scottish housing over the past half-century: the housing association.
Strong statement from Hearts. Entirely justified. The scenes at the end were utterly disgraceful. Hearts have been superb all season and have changed the story of Scottish football. Onward and upward
www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/c...
www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/c...
Club Statement: Events at Celtic Park
– Hearts
Heart of Midlothian utterly condemns the shameful scenes at Celtic Park this afternoon which have, once again, embarrassed Scottish football. Reports of serious physical and verbal abuse towards our...
www.heartsfc.co.uk
May 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Strong statement from Hearts. Entirely justified. The scenes at the end were utterly disgraceful. Hearts have been superb all season and have changed the story of Scottish football. Onward and upward
www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/c...
www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/c...
So here we are. Hearts taking on 60,000 Celtic fans, a huge financial disparity and the whole weight of Scottish football history. And we're ready. #HHGH
May 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
So here we are. Hearts taking on 60,000 Celtic fans, a huge financial disparity and the whole weight of Scottish football history. And we're ready. #HHGH
One to go. Still top. Still believing despite all the cards stacked against us. Bring on Saturday
May 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
One to go. Still top. Still believing despite all the cards stacked against us. Bring on Saturday
This was Tynecastle for the Rangers game. Two games to go and history beckons. We'll make the old ground rock tonight against Falkirk. This is my story, this is my song...
#HHGH
#HHGH
May 13, 2026 at 7:28 AM
This was Tynecastle for the Rangers game. Two games to go and history beckons. We'll make the old ground rock tonight against Falkirk. This is my story, this is my song...
#HHGH
#HHGH
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🪬🧿 Three Centuries, One View - Forth bridges at Dusk :)
Forth Bridge (Rail) Cantilever 1890
Forth Road Bridge Suspension 1964
Queensferry Crossing Cable-stayed 2017
#Scotland #scotlandtravel #edinburgh #edinburghscotland #forthbridge #bridge #riverforth #dusk #vacation #visitscotland
Forth Bridge (Rail) Cantilever 1890
Forth Road Bridge Suspension 1964
Queensferry Crossing Cable-stayed 2017
#Scotland #scotlandtravel #edinburgh #edinburghscotland #forthbridge #bridge #riverforth #dusk #vacation #visitscotland
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🪬🧿 Three Centuries, One View - Forth bridges at Dusk :)
Forth Bridge (Rail) Cantilever 1890
Forth Road Bridge Suspension 1964
Queensferry Crossing Cable-stayed 2017
#Scotland #scotlandtravel #edinburgh #edinburghscotland #forthbridge #bridge #riverforth #dusk #vacation #visitscotland
Forth Bridge (Rail) Cantilever 1890
Forth Road Bridge Suspension 1964
Queensferry Crossing Cable-stayed 2017
#Scotland #scotlandtravel #edinburgh #edinburghscotland #forthbridge #bridge #riverforth #dusk #vacation #visitscotland
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The ruins of Iona Nunnery. This Augustinian nunnery was founded in about 1200 with Bethoc, a daughter of Somerled, serving as its first prioress. It is now a beautifully tranquil oasis on the sublime island of Iona. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #Iona #IonaNunnery
#Scotland #Iona #IonaNunnery
April 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The ruins of Iona Nunnery. This Augustinian nunnery was founded in about 1200 with Bethoc, a daughter of Somerled, serving as its first prioress. It is now a beautifully tranquil oasis on the sublime island of Iona. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #Iona #IonaNunnery
#Scotland #Iona #IonaNunnery
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For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
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Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @Clarion_Group @davidorrcbe.bsky.social REPORT :: I’m home, therefore I am. The 5 new giants of opportunity to establish a new social contract for housing. :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy
Thinkhouse library of UK housing reports
Thinkhouse holds a library of the best and most innovative research pieces, policy publications and case studies on the quantity and quality of the UK's housing stock.
www.thinkhouse.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @Clarion_Group @davidorrcbe.bsky.social REPORT :: I’m home, therefore I am. The 5 new giants of opportunity to establish a new social contract for housing. :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy
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Today our Chief Executive, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on physical activity in an ageing society.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today our Chief Executive, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee on physical activity in an ageing society.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
She highlighted the urgent need for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to address the huge gap in national policymaking around ageing.
Stunning reflections on Loch Garten today
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Stunning reflections on Loch Garten today
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Please RT this so Donald Trump sees.
September 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Please RT this so Donald Trump sees.
Some thoughts on for profit registered providers www.housingtoday.co.uk/comment/for-...
For-profit RPs could be simplified and streamlined to help them deliver even more
Valuable equity and pension scheme investment has been brought into affordable housing but with a bit of rethinking could for-profits make a bigger contribution, asks David Orr.
www.housingtoday.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Some thoughts on for profit registered providers www.housingtoday.co.uk/comment/for-...
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What has the ECHR ever done for us?
August 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What has the ECHR ever done for us?
My wonderful sister has been taken from us far too soon. She was an inspiration to many around the world. She was also the bedrock of our family. We will miss her desperately
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542637...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542637...
First female leader of Iona Community Rev Kathy Galloway dies aged 73
The Community said it mourned "the loss of a truly prophetic voice of faith for justice"
www.heraldscotland.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My wonderful sister has been taken from us far too soon. She was an inspiration to many around the world. She was also the bedrock of our family. We will miss her desperately
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542637...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2542637...
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Sadly eight million people in England are living in homes that are cold, need repair, or have serious hazards.
No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.
Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: buff.ly/gmXemTX
#Homes
No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.
Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: buff.ly/gmXemTX
#Homes
May 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Sadly eight million people in England are living in homes that are cold, need repair, or have serious hazards.
No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.
Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: buff.ly/gmXemTX
#Homes
No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.
Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: buff.ly/gmXemTX
#Homes
Loch Garten on a clear spring afternoon
March 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Loch Garten on a clear spring afternoon
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Thanks to everyone who joined today's fascinating #HomesForAllEng webinar, as well as our expert speakers:
@davidorrcbe.bsky.social, Alex Marsh and and Isabel Barnes - Head of Cross-Cutting Housing Strategy at MHCLG.
If you missed the session, we'll be sharing a recording here soon!💻🏘️
@davidorrcbe.bsky.social, Alex Marsh and and Isabel Barnes - Head of Cross-Cutting Housing Strategy at MHCLG.
If you missed the session, we'll be sharing a recording here soon!💻🏘️
March 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined today's fascinating #HomesForAllEng webinar, as well as our expert speakers:
@davidorrcbe.bsky.social, Alex Marsh and and Isabel Barnes - Head of Cross-Cutting Housing Strategy at MHCLG.
If you missed the session, we'll be sharing a recording here soon!💻🏘️
@davidorrcbe.bsky.social, Alex Marsh and and Isabel Barnes - Head of Cross-Cutting Housing Strategy at MHCLG.
If you missed the session, we'll be sharing a recording here soon!💻🏘️
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We were joined by incredible guest speakers including @davidorrcbe.bsky.social , @kwajo.bsky.social, @cresr-shu.bsky.social, @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, amongst more!
February 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We were joined by incredible guest speakers including @davidorrcbe.bsky.social , @kwajo.bsky.social, @cresr-shu.bsky.social, @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social, @caroleeaston.bsky.social, amongst more!
As government works on its national housing strategy it should add a Good Home Hub for every LA area as a core objective ageing-better.org.uk/news/network...
Network of one-stop shops for home improvement would not cost government a penny to end tragedy of poor-quality homes
The country is in the midst of a poor quality housing crisis and lacks effective solutions to tackle it.
ageing-better.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
As government works on its national housing strategy it should add a Good Home Hub for every LA area as a core objective ageing-better.org.uk/news/network...
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What can Labour do to make good homes a reality for everyone? Sign up now to join the expert panel at our conference on Tuesday 25 February @3:30 to hear from experts including @davidorrcbe.bsky.social what needs to happen.
https://buff.ly/3Qjvq3O
#OlderHomeowners #Ageing #Age
https://buff.ly/3Qjvq3O
#OlderHomeowners #Ageing #Age
February 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
What can Labour do to make good homes a reality for everyone? Sign up now to join the expert panel at our conference on Tuesday 25 February @3:30 to hear from experts including @davidorrcbe.bsky.social what needs to happen.
https://buff.ly/3Qjvq3O
#OlderHomeowners #Ageing #Age
https://buff.ly/3Qjvq3O
#OlderHomeowners #Ageing #Age
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Have you ever been a victim of ageism?
“It’s about attitudes, and often these attitudes about older people are negative,” Fergus told us here, after being photographed for our new advertising campaign (which features real-life supporters aged 50 plus, not models).
“It’s about attitudes, and often these attitudes about older people are negative,” Fergus told us here, after being photographed for our new advertising campaign (which features real-life supporters aged 50 plus, not models).
February 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Have you ever been a victim of ageism?
“It’s about attitudes, and often these attitudes about older people are negative,” Fergus told us here, after being photographed for our new advertising campaign (which features real-life supporters aged 50 plus, not models).
“It’s about attitudes, and often these attitudes about older people are negative,” Fergus told us here, after being photographed for our new advertising campaign (which features real-life supporters aged 50 plus, not models).
I know everyone seems fed up with wall to wall grey skies, so here are some pictures from the river Dulnain in bright morning sunshine today
February 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I know everyone seems fed up with wall to wall grey skies, so here are some pictures from the river Dulnain in bright morning sunshine today