The Highland Council has successfully completed phases one and two of new modular “park-style” homes at the Gypsy/Traveller site at Longman Park, Inverness.
Funded primarily through the Scottish Government’s Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund, more than £7 million has been invested to upgrade and future-proof accommodation and site facilities. The development reflects close engagement with the Gypsy/Traveller community to understand residents’ preferences and aspirations, alongside meeting updated fire safety standards and aligning with the Scottish Government’s Interim Site Design Guide.
Further improvements are planned, with a new play area and community meeting space scheduled for completion in summer 2026.
Chair of the Housing and Property Committee, Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair, said: “The Highland Council wishes all residents at Longman Park every happiness in their new modular ‘park-style’ homes. We are grateful to the Scottish Government for its support through the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (DVLIP).
“This investment has enabled us to significantly enhance accommodation and facilities at Longman Park, bringing them up to the standard we aim to provide for all Council tenants. It reflects our commitment to improving quality of life for residents and delivering on our ‘Fairer Highland’ commitments.
“Feedback from residents in both phases has been extremely positive, and we thank the Gypsy/Traveller community for their valued partnership in delivering this project.”