Homelessness

First Minister John Swinney and Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville are under pressure to deliver more new homes

SNP criticised for 'appalling' new homes drop amid housing emergency

If you are homeless and without a relaxing place to sleep, it can be hard to recover when you are ill (Picture: Yui Mok)

How I finally found hope after 30 years of rough sleeping Deryck McEwing

Zubir Ahmed is the MP for Glasgow South West

Exclusive Glasgow council leader told 'stand up' to ScotGov on refugee housing

How housing associations build more than homes Susan Murray

Andy Burnham announced his government's plan to 'finally end long-term rough sleeping across the UK at the earliest opportunity' on his first day as Prime Minister (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

Why Burnham can succeed on rough sleeping where the SNP have failed Jackie Baillie

Buchanan Street, the heart of Lawless Glasgow

Glasgow is lawless? Thomas Kerr misses the true spirit of the city Catriona Stewart

Cyrenians' food depot in Seafield demonstrates what working together for the greater good can achieve for all concerned

Volunteers epitomise the spirit of collaboration that Scotland needs Sam Adderly

Bob Geldof spoke with poetic eloquence about the power of politics to make a difference (Picture: Adam Berry)

Geldof, Macari and Social Bite show how Scotland could do so much more Brian Wilson

George Clooney is set to once again visit Edinburgh in support of Social Bite

George Clooney pictured in Scotland ahead of capital event tonight

There are many reasons why people become homeless (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Here's where Scotland's parties stand on tackling homelessness Ewan Aitken

Portrait of May Riddell, guest speaker and owner of May Riddell Therapies

Emotions run high at graduation from unique scheme for substance users

A national campaign calling on all political parties in Scotland to commit to ending all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040.

Ending homelessness in Scotland by 2040 is ‘achievable', says charity

L-R: Michael Traill; Hannah Robertson-Newton; Rosalind Erskine and Thomas Elsner outside the Southside Community Centre in Edinburgh

Good Christmas food, silent discos and films for Edinburgh's homeless

Anas Sarwar and Nigel Farage

Anas Sarwar warns 'disturbing' SNP refugees plan would help Reform

From L-R: Will Russell Chef, Igor Faggion Front of House, Paula Rodgers Front of House and Yvonne Naylor Cafe Manager.

Highland charity launches café to help lift people out of poverty

Rachel Reeves will make her second Budget as Chancellor this afternoon

Reeves ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

Shelter Scotland hit out at ‘misinformation’

Housing crisis 'is being weaponised' to create division, warns charity

Protesters called for an end to the detention of asylum seekers in hotels after six people were injured in a knife attack at Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow in June 2020.

Asylum seekers not the cause of housing crisis - SNP minister

Homelessness affects tens of thousands of Scots every year

Why building houses is not the only solution to homelessness Ewan Aitken

Affordable housing in Edinburgh

Exclusive Labour housing chief under fire for suggesting cut to affordable homes

Homes under construction on a housing development.

From making a mess of our housing system to making amends in 7 steps Prof Duncan Maclennan

Flats in south Leith in Edinburgh.

Explainer What is included in Scotland's Housing Bill - including rent controls

The affair of the seagull contributes to the impression that Holyrood is becoming a parody of a parliament (Picture: Danny Lawson)

As MSPs clash over seagulls, Scotland is going to the dogs Susan Dalgety

Homelessness has reached its highest level in Scotland for 14 years.

'Shameful': Homelessness reaches its highest level for 14 years

Cherie (Supported Volunteer) and Amanda Traill (Head of Operations) celebrate Social Bite Aberdeen’s 10th birthday.

Aberdeen Social Bite coffee shop celebrates 10 years of changing lives

The homelessness crisis is so dire that many people working to help those without a place to live are also struggling (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

How homelessness workers are being driven to brink by housing crisis Ursula Hofeldt

Both Scotland and the rest of the UK need more houses (Picture: Chris Radburn)

House prices risk becoming as unaffordable as during Victorian era Scotsman comment

A High Court challenge has been brought against the government’s plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Credit: Getty Images

SNP defends 'strong' rights making Glasgow £40m magnet for refugees

Even the strongest of family bonds can be tested if a mother enters the menopause as her children reach puberty (Picture: Loic Venance)

How puberty and menopause combined can tear families apart Lyndsay Harrison

Cyrenians communities offer people experiencing homelessness a place to stay and start to feel normal again

How volunteering in community for homeless people changed our lives Amine and Michael

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

Mental health hubs are being strengthened in NHS England.

The mental health revolution that has not been extended to Scotland Mark S Smith

Barry Ferns first performed at the Fringe in 1999.

Veteran comedian on how Fringe drove him to bankruptcy

When aspects of your life have been difficult, it can be difficult to trust people again (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

A child expected to behave like an adult: Tales of the housing crisis Sean and Rachel

Henrietta MacEwen CEO Sleepout, Leona McDermid, Chief Executive Aberdeen Foyer and Donna Hutchison, CEO of Aberdeen Cyrenians

Business leaders across Aberdeen urged to take part in city’s first charity slee...

Everyone needs a home: a view of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Rent nearly doubled in three years! Why Scotland needs rent controls Aoife Deery

Homelessness

'Utterly disgraceful': Sack demands as 23-year homeless high recorded

Student homelessness is on the rise, according to Scottish college bosses (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Homelessness soars among Scottish students amid 'worst' poverty

Living on the streets in winter is harmful to health and, potentially, fatal (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to boost Cyrenians fund to £100k

The Scotsman has teamed up with Cyrenians for its winter campaign.

17,000 Scottish children homeless last Christmas amid call to action

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