Remembering the prefab houses of Scotland

They helped to stem the housing crisis following World War Two with thousands of prefabs thrown up around the country to meet the demand for a half-decent home.

Prefabs sprung up all over Scotland to meet the housing crisis that took root during World War Two. Pictured are the homes in Southhouse, Edinburgh, in the early 1970s. PIC: TSPL.

The prefabs, typically made from metal, stone blocks and wood and largely constructed in factories, were not meant to be permanent - but many ended up living in the housing for decades longer first planned.