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Announcing Housing 2050, Tuesday 2 February 2027
The Housing 2050 Scotland conference comes to the DoubleTree by Hilton, Edinburgh City Centre, with a keynote from Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and just 100 delegate places.
Read the newsletterScotland 2050 returns on 8 June 2027
Announcing the third Scotland 2050 conference at the Assembly Rooms, with keynotes from Angela Rayner MP, Sir Tom Hunter, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Michael Marra MSP and Harriet Cross MP.
Read the newsletterLetter to the Chancellor ahead of Budget 2026
Seven practical asks ahead of the 28 October Budget, from Great British Energy funding to borrowing powers.
Read the letterBuilding Scotland's Future: September 2026 update
Sir Tom Hunter joins the 2027 line-up, two new team members, and how our manifesto is shaping the conversation.
Read the newsletterThe Rise of 'Scotlandism' and a Huge Media Announcement
A message from Barrie on why Scotland needs 'Scotlandism', Gary MacLean's feature in The Scotsman, The Scotsman renewing as official media partner for 2027, and a call for volunteers.
Read the newsletter2026 Conference Digest, Part 2
The afternoon at the 2026 conference: rebuilding trust in politics, Ivan McKee MSP on public service reform, Scotland's place in a global landscape, and solutions for the housing crisis.
Read the newsletter2026 Conference Digest, Part 1
Highlights from the 2026 conference: Lord Jack McConnell's opening keynote, the panels on energy and connectivity and on Scotland's future economy, and Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP on the culture of Scottish politics.
Read the newsletterTomorrow is the day! Scotland 2050 Conference 2026
Our day-before newsletter, with the agenda, what our speakers were saying and what to remember before arriving.
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