Our Staff
The Cottage Homes are managed by a full time manager who is supported by a part time assistant and a full time gardener/handyman.

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John Buchanan - Manager

John has over 35 years experience working in Health, Social Care and Housing.  During this time he has delivered staff training & development and SVQs at all levels working closely with Edinburgh College. His hobbies include swimming, walking and his real passion is travel and animals.      

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Denise Wood - Assistant  Manager
 
Denise is the assistant manager, Denise is part-time, working her hours to suit the needs of the housing service.   Denise provides cover for John and is involved in signposting Tenants to external services if required.  
​She enjoys travelling, spending family time with her grandchildren and keeping fit.   
      
       

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Ian Smith - Gardener / Handyman

Ian is our full time gardener and handy man . There never seems a task too big or too small for him and he is a wonderful support to everyone. 

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John Wright - Relief Gardener / Handyman

John has a dual role at Colinton Cottages. He acts as our relief gardener and handy man when Ian is off, but he is also a tenant  as well.