Marion was at the very centre of Scotland’s housing sector. For over 30 years, her life’s work was focused on those in the most housing need; people affected by homelessness, overcrowding and those in unsuitable, unsafe or temporary accommodation. A life’s work involves not just advocating for progress but also defending against anything that takes us backwards. Marion did both persuasively, collaboratively and tirelessly and never shied away from speaking truth to power. There are less than a handful of people in Scotland who have been involved in such an important landscape and spanning such an important period. Marion was not just one of them, she was the lynchpin. We owe her a lot and we’ll miss her. Marion’s family are holding a private funeral service, while a bigger celebration will be held in Spring 2023 so that everyone who wants to will have the opportunity to come together and pay tribute. Meanwhile we know her family will appreciate messages of condolence and appreciation and fond memories that might be shared on this page.

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