Scottish singer KT Tunstall is the latest celebrity to sign up to Shelter Scotland's exciting campaign to keep the pressure on politicians to ensure everyone has a home by 2012 [1].

The housing and homelessness charity have been asking people to say what song reminds them of home, as Shelter Scotland tours the country as part of its new Hometime Scotland campaign.

The charity today (Friday) revealed that the would-be top spot is currently neck and neck between Dougie MacLean's nostalgic 'Caledonia', and the foot-stamping '500 miles' by The Proclaimers.

And with a special handover of the songs to politicians planned for late November - there is just under two weeks left to make your vote count towards the top Hometime Scotland Song.

At the start of the summer, with the help of well-known bands and musicians, Shelter launched the Hometime Scotland campaign to make sure everyone has a home. Now top Scottish musician KT Tunstall has given her support and revealed that the song that reminds her of home is 'Getting Some Fun Out of Life' by Billie Holiday.

She told the charity: 'My favourite song that reminds me of home would have to be 'Getting Some Fun Out of Life' by Billie Holiday. I love putting it on my old record player. It's the sound of a warm kitchen with a pot on the stove, a bottle of red wine open, and a dance with a good man.'

Also newly recruited are Edinburgh band Dirty Modern Hero. Commenting on why they are supporting Hometime Scotland, Dirty Modern Hero said: 'It is clear that the more people who are made aware of this campaign and the current Scottish Government promise, the more power we will have as a nation to ensure that this promise is met and that in only four years time we may have dramatically improved the lives of so many people currently homeless in Scotland.'

They join indie-pop sensation The Wombats, DJ Calvin Harris, rock band Idlewild, Glasgow group The Haze and Scottish pop legend Dougie MacLean who are among those to have already signed up to the campaign.

• Idlewild: Colin Newton of Idlewild said one special track helps him make it through gruelling international tours. 'Every time we hear 500 miles by the Proclaimers, it brings us back. We have sung it in karaoke bars from Texas to Japan. It's an unofficial national anthem.'
• The Wombats: Harvest Moon by Neil Young: 'It reminds me of home because my Dad always had it on in the house and it's really uplifting and comforting.'
• Calvin Harris: Too Young to Die by Jamiroquai: 'It was the first record I ever bought and I have vivid memories of crouching down in front of my Mum's tape player in Dumfries to listen to it.'

Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said the charity would be taking the songs to politicians at a special handover, planned for late November, and he urged people to support the campaign.

He said: 'We've been delighted with the response so far from people as we've been touring around the country. There's hardly anyone who isn't aware of the housing problems we face in Scotland, in particular the need for more homes. The Scottish Government knows this too, which is why we need them to remain focused on providing more affordable rented homes for people in housing need. We have an internationally acclaimed homelessness target to meet in 2012 and we cannot afford to fail. The eyes of many nations will be on this island that year, and not just because of the Olympics. Many nations have already shown an interest in our forward-thinking legislation and we must show it can work.'

Scottish retailer Schuh, The Skinny magazine, and Glasgow based CPL Entertainment have partnered with Shelter Scotland and pledged their support to Hometime Scotland.

Notes to editors:

1. By 2012 all unintentionally homeless people should have access to a permanent home, under Scottish legislation. Currently, only people designated to be in 'priority need' - generally families with children - have the right to permanent homes. All others have access to only temporary accommodation and support. By 2012, there will be no distinction and everyone will have the right to a home.
2. Research carried out by NCH Scotland & Young Scot http://www.nch.org.uk/information/index.php?i=77&r=858
3. For more information about Shelter visit http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/media