Two high rises in North Lanarkshire earmarked for demolition will be refurbished for refugees.
A Scottish council is planning to bring 200 empty homes back into use to provide homes for Ukrainian refugees.
"Across Scotland, so many have welcomed Ukrainian people into their homes and communities, and I am proud that we can play a leading role in the national effort by providing a large number of homes here in North Lanarkshire. He added: "As Scotland's largest council landlord, we are well-placed to deliver the reinstatement of these homes and I look forward to welcoming people over the coming weeks."
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