Press releases and statements
Public demand more from Scotland’s politicians to tackle the housing emergency
Over three out of five adults (68%) in Scotland think politicians in Holyrood should be doing more to tackle the issue of housing, new research by YouGov, commissioned by Shelter Scotland reveals today.
Posted on 02 Oct 2025
Public demand more from Scotland’s politicians to tackle the housing emergencyWe are not getting the homes promised or needed, Shelter Scotland warns
Shelter Scotland has warned we are not getting the homes we were promised or need, following the latest government's affordable housing supply statistics
Posted on 30 Sep 2025
We are not getting the homes promised or needed, Shelter Scotland warnsHalf of affordable homes needed in Scotland are in the east
Half of affordable homes needed in Scotland are in the east
Posted on 23 Sep 2025
Half of affordable homes needed in Scotland are in the eastTime Is Running Out to Fix Scotland’s Broken and Biased Housing System
Shelter Scotland warns that it would take over 46 years to reduce the number of children in temporary accommodation to zero if the current rate of progress is maintained*, as 10,180 children are still without a permanent home.
Posted on 16 Sep 2025
Time Is Running Out to Fix Scotland’s Broken and Biased Housing SystemShelter Scotland welcomes housing emergency action plan - but does not meet scale of challenges
Shelter Scotland welcomes housing emergency action plan - but does not meet scale of challenges
Posted on 03 Sep 2025
Shelter Scotland welcomes housing emergency action plan - but does not meet scale of challengesNew research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergency
New research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergency
Posted on 19 Aug 2025
New research shows life-changing value of social housing amid Scotland’s deepening housing emergencyShelter Scotland warns of inevitable displacement in Edinburgh ahead of August
As Edinburgh hosts an event-filled August, people experiencing homelessness are at risk of having the vital safety net taken away, Shelter Scotland has warned.
Posted on 08 Aug 2025
Shelter Scotland warns of inevitable displacement in Edinburgh ahead of AugustShelter Scotland welcomes new committee member to strengthen fight against homelessness
Shelter Scotland is pleased to welcome Elena Whitham MSP as the newest member of its committee.
Posted on 04 Aug 2025
Shelter Scotland welcomes new committee member to strengthen fight against homelessnessSocial house building plummets to lowest level in a decade following budget cuts
Social house building has hit its lowest level in a decade, according to new statistics from the Scottish Government.
Posted on 24 Jun 2025
Social house building plummets to lowest level in a decade following budget cutsShelter Scotland welcomes new Housing Secretary following cabinet reshuffle
Shelter Scotland welcomes the new Cabinet Secretary Mairi McAllan and are looking forward to working with her to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency.
Posted on 11 Jun 2025
Shelter Scotland welcomes new Housing Secretary following cabinet reshuffle