At Shelter Scotland we believe there should be a decent and affordable home for everyone. Since our beginnings, 50 years ago, in 1968, it is what we have been fighting for. It is what we...
Author: Shelter Scotland
What’s being done to tackle Scotland’s empty homes problem?
Taken at face value, the story of Scotland’s approximately 37,000 long-term, privately-owned empty homes is a scandal. These properties are undoubtedly a wasted resource and a distasteful...
Statement on Serco evictions in Glasgow
Shelter Scotland condemns the decision by Serco to force from their homes individuals and families that have arrived in the city seeking asylum. Homelessness is a damaging and horrific...
Are you renting privately in Scotland? Make your voice heard.
Do you rent from a private landlord? Would you like to make your voice heard on the future of renting? Then we’re here to help. My name is James Mullaney and I am the new Private Renter...
Glasgow Protest – one week on
Glasgow City Council’s own figures show that it unlawfully failed to offer temporary accommodation to homeless people 3,025 times last year. It is a scandal and should simply not be...