New Strategic Sites Programme to Unlock 41,000 Homes Across Edinburgh and South East Scotland

A programme to deliver seven strategic housing sites across Edinburgh and South East Scotland has been published.

The Strategic Sites Programme, approved by the City Region Deal Joint Committee in October, represents one of Scotland's most ambitious housing initiatives, with potential to transform communities from Edinburgh's Waterfront to Tweedbank.

Strategic Sites Programme

The Programme aims to unlock the development of 41,000 new homes, including 10,000 affordable homes, across Blindwells, Calderwood, Dunfermline, Edinburgh's Waterfront, Shawfair, Tweedbank and Winchburgh.

 Economic analysis shows these developments could support 8,000 jobs and generate £30 billion in economic value for the region. The programme outlines how strategic collaboration between regional partners and both the UK and Scottish Governments can help overcome infrastructure challenges and attract over £4.1 billion in private investment. A new Strategic Sites Task Force will be established to drive forward delivery of these transformational projects.

Download the Strategic Sites Programme [PDF, 3.11 MB] to learn more about these exciting developments that will shape the future of our region.