News - 2010
What would you buy? 
16 December 2010
Shelter Scotland has created a commemorative £2.3billion bank note to mark the passing of legislation to build the Forth Replacement Crossing.
Evictions in Scotland down by one third
10 December 2010
Shelter Scotland’s third annual eviction report shows that evictions in the social rented sector are down by 33% on last years figures.
Homelessness prevention seminars postponed
29 November 2010
Due to the extreme weather conditions and travel disruption we have decided to postpone the two homelessness prevention seminars taking place on Tuesday 30th November in Edinburgh.
Christmas shoppers tempted again by M&S
22 November 2010
Shoppers at Marks and Spencer are once again being tempted to give in to the non-guilty pleasure of indulging in an irresistible range of Christmas-themed lunch break food.
New drive to bring Scotland's empty homes back into use
22 November 2010
A new Empty Homes drive in Scotland has been launched to help councils bring some of Scotland’s 50,000 empty private sector homes back into use.
First ever temporary accommodation standards launched
11 November 2010
The first ever guidance on standards in temporary accommodation is published today (11 November 2010) by Shelter Scotland and CIH Scotland.
Victory for homeless people as housing bill passes final stage
4 November 2010
New laws which strengthen the way in which local councils support families who are at risk of homelessness have been hailed by Shelter Scotland as crucial and progressive.
MSPs betraying Scotland's pioneering reputation on homelessness?
28 October 2010
MSPs stand on the brink of betraying Scotland’s pioneering reputation on homelessness - a statement from our director, Graeme Brown.
New rules on homelessness
6 October 2010
New rules on homelessness have been passed as Scotland continues to lead the way on the issue.
New Private Rented Housing Bill welcomed
5 October 2010
The new Private Rented Housing Bill which has been published today (5 October 2010) is a welcome step in the right direction.Previous Next
