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New Homes Aim to Retain Youth in Aging Gatehouse

4/14/2026

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  • Asia Fairnie and Ross Mckinlay face difficulty renting housing in Gatehouse, Scotland, where 38% of residents are over 65.
  • The Gatehouse Development Initiative (GDI) plans to transform a vacant garage site into seven affordable two-bedroom homes.
  • Julia Weston of GDI says retaining younger residents is key, noting 5% of Gatehouse's population is aged 16 to 24.
  • The new homes could provide housing for young people and help sustain Gatehouse.