2011 press releases
Browse through Shelter Scotland's press releases from this page. Contact the media team for further background information and briefings or to arrange an interview.
Step closer to 2012 homelessness reform 
28 December 2011
With one year to go until Scotland’s historic homelessness legislation comes into force, the country’s leading housing and homelessness charity says local authorities must build on their achievements to date.
MYSTERY 007 WATCH SET TO THRILL ON CHRISTMAS DAY
22 December 2011
A vintage 1950’s Rolex Oyster watch which was mysteriously donated to a charity shop has sold in a silent auction for £720 – eventually going to an Edinburgh resident who will surprise her husband with the very special gift on Christmas Day.
Festive gig lifts the roof off in aid of housing charity
21 December 2011
A group of Scotland’s top bands are gathering in Glasgow tomorrow [22 December] for an exclusive festive gig in aid of housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland.
280,000 may risk homes to pay for Christmas
12 December 2011
According to Scotland’s leading housing and homelessness charity around 280,000 people may risk their homes to pay for Christmas.
Housing charity urges Scottish Government to secure empty homes dividend
9 December 2011
The Scottish Government should use funds raised from a new tax on empty homes to fund a programme of renovation for Scotland’s 23,000 long-term empty properties.
Add a little 'bling' to your home this Christmas
5 December 2011
People across Scotland are set to dazzle their friends and family this Christmas following the launch of this year’s Housebling - the easy way to ‘bling’ your home without leaving your armchair.
Mystery 007 watch to be auctioned off for charity
5 December 2011
A vintage 1950’s Rolex Oyster watch which was mysteriously donated to an Edinburgh charity shop is set to be auctioned to help Scotland’s leading housing and homelessness charity.
Scotland's private tenants being ripped-off by letting agents
22 November 2011
An undercover investigation has revealed the shocking widespread practice of some letting agents in Scotland charging private tenants extortionate and unjustified upfront charges.
'No Room at the Inn' for 5,800 of Scotland's children living in temporary accommodation
21 November 2011
Scotland’s leading housing and homelessness charity is using this Christmas to campaign for the urgent introduction of statutory standards in temporary accommodation to end the scandal of children being damaged by their experiences in bad, unregulated accommodation.
Korfballers score funds for charity
17 November 2011
Not many will know what a game of korfball entails, but Edinburgh’s oldest and largest Korfball team took time out from winning matches to raise money for charity.
Response to CML Figures on Repossessions and Arrears
10 November 2011
Responding to CML figures out today showing there was a slight increase in repossessions to 9,200 in the third quarter of 2011, while arrears decreased slightly, Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said:
Nine-year-old first in Foursquare challenge...with a little help from dad
19 October 2011
A nine-year-old from Edinburgh is the first person to complete a city-wide challenge set by leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland.
Big Knit returns for Shelter Scotland
17 October 2011
Knitted blanket squares and designer hats from all over the world will once again feature at the heart of The Big Knit – a wild and woolly fundraising event in aid of Shelter Scotland and a key part of the renowned Perthshire Amber Festival.
Homes winter health check and contents insurance warning
12 October 2011
Hard pressed homeowners and tenants across Scotland are being urged not to cut corners on insurance and to carry out a winter health check on their home before severe weather hits and they find it’s too late.
Former MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville Appointed to Shelter Scotland Committee
7 October 2011
Former MSP for the Lothians Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed as a member of the Shelter Scotland committee.
