Housing for elderly members of the community welcomes tenants

Published 07 August 2025

A development on the site of a former care home offering Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick has welcomed its first tenants.

The homes at Mount Pleasant were constructed in less than a year, transforming the former care home site into a vibrant community.

The plot comprises a mix of a mix of 19 homes, with hot water and heating provided by low carbon electric heating systems.

It is close to both bus and train transport, offering residents easy access to the rest of West Dunbartonshire and beyond. There are also stunning views from some properties over the Kilpatrick Hills.

Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, said: “This is a welcoming and vibrant area which offers spacious and bright accommodation for older people in our community.

“I am delighted to hear that tenants are starting to settle in their new homes.”

CCG (Scotland) Ltd is the contractor for this development. As part of the social benefits aspect included in all West Dunbartonshire Council contracts, the firm have committed to paying all staff the real living wage and endeavour to use local companies for sub-contracting opportunities where possible. In addition, they have recruited an employee from West Dunbartonshire, have facilitated two work placements and have participated in a range of career-based activities with local schools. They have also made a community investment of £1500 to Action Old Kilpatrick who will use the funds to help establish a gardening group.