Gypsies and Travellers

If you are a Gypsy or Traveller, we will support you in accessing the services you may need. This may include assistance with:

• your health
• learning or work
• your children or caring responsibilities
• finding accommodation
• accessing local public services

Report a hate incident

If you have experienced a hate incident, report it.

How to report a hate incident

Accommodation

We provide culturally appropriate accommodation on sites in four communities. Each site offers pitches with:

• a utility unit with bathroom and washing facilities
• electricity hook-up
• hard-standing for caravans and vehicles

Locations include:

• Longman Park, Inverness
• Laggan Park, Newtonmore
• Spean Park, Lochaber
• Kentallen Park, Lochaber

You can stay short-term or rent a pitch long-term. You may also be eligible to claim benefits to help with rent.

To apply for somewhere to live, contact your local Housing Office. They can provide advice, information and help with questions about services.

Housing applications

You can apply for social rented housing online:

Apply for a house

You may also contact any Housing Office for assistance with your application.

If you prefer not to apply online, contact your local Housing Office.

Travel lifestyle

We support the right of Gypsies and Travellers to travel. We help to balance this with the needs of households living in the area and have:

• processes for working with visitors and communities 
• a ‘good neighbour and visitor’ agreement to promote respect and cooperation

Health and care support

NHS Highland provides health and care services. For more information visit NHS Highland.

More information

The Scottish Government offers guidance and contacts for Gypsies and Travellers.