🚫🏠 With demand exceeding supply since 2021, this has been a lost parliament for our nation's housing needs. If we're serious about tackling the #HousingEmergency, Scotland's next parliament must deliver at least 15,693 social homes each year. Sign if you agree. ✍️ shelterscotland.org/Act

Awaab’s Law is vital for safer homes in Scotland, but current proposals risk excluding some temporary accommodation. People can be stuck in unsafe “temporary” homes for years so it's important that Awaab's Law ensures everyone deserves the right to safe housing. 📖 shelterscotland.org/AwaabBriefing

How do we confront systemic racism in housing? Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like. 🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS

Homelessness in Scotland is rising, with a record high number of children stuck in potentially unsafe, unsuitable temporary accommodation. Politicians need to fix the #HousingEmergency, so email them today and demand they build the social homes Scotland needs. ✉️👉 shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders

This is Mary. She and her daughter spent 5 years in temp accommodation, experiencing stress, uncertainty & fear, but they finally secured a permanent home through knowing their rights. 💪 👇 Scroll down to watch some questions we asked about her experience, and the impact of getting a social home.

With a broken housing system, it’s people who pay the price. 💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation. 💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation. 💔 People priced out of their communities. Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency 👉 shelterscotland.org/Act

🏠 Dundee’s #HousingEmergency can’t wait. What is the Housing Emergency Action Plan (HEAP) that the Dundee Housing Emergency Coalition has proposed, and what difference would adopting the HEAP make to the city? 👀 Watch, ❤️ Like and 🔁 Share. Demand that Dundee City Council makes the right choice.

Award-winning actor and Dundee native Brian Cox is calling for Dundee to formally declare a #HousingEmergency and adopt the Dundee Housing Emergency Action Plan. Decision makers must act now or the cost of delay will be paid for by families. More from Mr. Cox 👉 shelterscotland.org/BCDHEAP

🚨 This has been a lost parliament for homelessness. 📈 Children in temp: up 26% (highest on record) 📈 Homelessness: up nearly 20% 📈 Rough sleeping: more than doubled 10,480 children are paying the price of decades of underinvestment. This cannot be normalised. Info 👉 shelterscotland.org/HS26Feb

🏠 Earlier this week, the Dundee Housing Emergency Coalition unveiled a bold #HousingEmergency Action Plan (HEAP) to put us on the road to solving the city's housing issues. Do you live somewhere that also has a broken housing system in need of its own HEAP? 🗨️ Comment below 👇

👏 We thank @maggiechapman.bsky.social for raising the Dundee Coalition's #HousingEmergency Action Plan with First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social at today's FMQ's. The scale of Dundee's housing issues is impossible to ignore - it's time for the city's decision makers to act ⌛.

👩‍👧‍👦 Amy, a mum of two from Dundee, faced homelessness after domestic abuse. The city’s broken housing system nearly failed her. Dundee must act, and the #HousingEmergency Action Plan can prevent more families from falling through the cracks. More info and Amy's story 👉 shelterscotland.org/D-HEAP

⏳ We're just 100 days away from the Scottish Election. With parties starting to talk about their priorities for the next five years, email and tell them they must prioritise building social homes, as it's the only way to end the #HousingEmergency. ✉️ Email today: shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders

Dundee is already living with the consequences of a housing emergency – whether politicians want to call it that or not. Our Director, Alison Watson, urges Dundee's decision makers to declare a #HousingEmergency and adopt the Housing Emergency Action Plan. ℹ️ Info: shelterscotland.org/D-HEAP

Nearly £60m for housing in Edinburgh went unspent this year, incl. £45m meant for buying homes, despite: 🏚️ 100's of households living in temporary accommodation ⏸️ A 10-month council house waiting list freeze continues City of Edinburgh Council can, and must, do more to tackle its #HousingEmergency

🏠 Dundee faces a #HousingEmergency: 225 children in temporary accommodation and a 24% rise in homelessness. ⚖️ Will Dundee's decision makers declare a housing emergency and adopt the Dundee Housing Emergency Coalition's Housing Emergency Action Plan? More info 🔗 shelterscotland.org/D-HEAP

🎉 Breaking News! A new national housing agency announced today by FM John Swinney will accelerate affordable homebuilding in Scotland. Our research & campaigns helped push for this bold step. We now need ambition to be matched by the money needed to make it a reality. 🗨️ shelterscotland.org/MHSR

In 2021, Scotland was promised 110,000 affordable homes by 2032: around 11,000 per year. The reality shows that promise may get broken. 📆 2021/22 = 9,757 homes completed 📆 2022/23 = 9,680 📆 2023/24 = 8,413 📆 2024/25 = 6,582 Add your name. Help Scotland get what it needs. 👉 shelterscotland.org/Act

Scotland's #HousingEmergency was caused by decades of underinvestment in the social housing it needs, but it CAN be ended - if Scotland's next Government commits to building at least 15,693 social homes each year of their term. Help us get that commitment. 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

🗨️ We asked children what they would say to Scotland’s First Minister about not having a safe & secure home. One child put it simply. If they can see Scotland doesn’t have enough affordable homes, why can’t our leaders? ❤️ Like + 🔄 Share. Help make sure Scotland's politicians see this letter.

⌛ It's too late (or wayyy too early) for Christmas, but it's right on time for a bargain. Our Christmas collection is on deep discount until 18 January, with each item sold raising vital funds to support people facing homelessness and housing injustice. It's the perfect time to stock up 👇

Yesterday’s news doesn’t change the reality for over 10,000 children in Scotland, who will grow up stuck in a broken housing system, waiting for action that matches the scale of the #HousingEmergency. Our children deserve better, but it will only change if we act now ✊ 🔗 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

More funding for social housing in Scotland is a step forward - but it is nowhere near enough for the scale of the #HousingEmergency. Without new money and a credible plan, homelessness, child poverty and public costs will keep rising. More from our Director, here: 👉 shelterscotland.org/SB26AW

I have so, so many good memories of Denis. I valued so highly his depth & breadth of knowledge & expertise; his strategic, political & tactical insight & skills; and his genuine passion & commitment. And what a storyteller! Denis made such an impact in his time with us @shelterscotland.bsky.social.

🏆 Our 23rd annual Stockbridge event was an incredible success, raising a record-breaking £34,886 across both shops last week. ℹ️ shelterscotland.org/SB26 From rare illustrated Jane Austen books to designer clothing and everything in between, thank you to everyone who visited and made a purchase. 🛍️❤️

We are saddened by the passing of Denis R Sullivan, former chair of Shelter Scotland, who died on 3 January. A dedicated public servant, Denis’s leadership and commitment to tackling housing and homelessness left a lasting impact. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him.

📆 Scotland’s Budget will be announced next week. If we’re serious about ending the #HousingEmergency, there’s no way around it: at least 15,693 social homes must be built every year of the next parliament. 🏠 📢 Remind our party leaders they must deliver. 🔗 shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders

👶 10,180 children are trapped in temporary accommodation in Scotland, with 41 more every day. 💡 The solution? Build at least 15,693 social homes every year of the next parliament - not the fewest since 2020/21: our current reality. 📝 Sign here to help end the injustice 🔗 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

🏠 15,693. That’s the minimum number of social homes Scotland must deliver every year of the next parliament to end the #HousingEmergency. Our housing emergency is the result of political inaction, but you can help us get Scotland the homes it desperately needs. 📢 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

2026 will be a decisive year for Scotland, where an election will determine the future of social housing and whether housing injustice will continue. #HousingEmergency ⬇️ Here's some key moments you helped shape in 2025. Let's continue the momentum and create more moments this year. 💪

The annual Stockbridge Shop event is off to an incredible start this morning, with a queue forming from 7am and still growing! 👀 We’ve been keeping back some of our best items just for today, so whether you’re a collector, bargain hunter or just curious, pop in and see what we’ve got 👋

A safe home is a human right - not a privilege. But across Scotland, too many families are being denied their rights every single day because there aren’t enough social homes. 📢 Together, we can demand the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency. 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

Affordable housing delivery across Scotland remains too slow, too little, and too late for the 10,180 children spending Christmas without a home in Scotland. By donating, you're helping us fight for a better future where every family in Scotland can have a home. ❤️ shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

📮 Missed the last post? Don't worry, our beautiful Christmas eCards have you covered. Every eCard sent provides vital funds to support those experiencing homelessness. Our hope is that one day, no one will face housing struggles alone. Send yours now 📨 shelterscotland.org/eCard

Last days in the office before Christmas? 🎄 🥪 Treat yourself this lunch-time at your local M&S. Every item sold from their Christmas Food on the Move range gives 5% to Shelter Scotland, helping us fight a future where everyone has access to a safe, secure and affordable home. #HousingEmergency

Stockbridge’s legendary January event is BACK 🎉 Saturday 3 Jan 2026 will see one of our biggest events of the year make a return with rare treasures, vintage finds & designer gems - like Valentino, Jimmy Choo & more. Queue early. Don’t miss it. 💥 shelterscotland.org/SB26Event

☎️ 🎄 Our helpline and live chat service will be closed on certain days over the festive period. Please check our opening times before getting in touch. Normal service will resume from 5 January 2026. Support and advice are available 24/7 on our website 🔗 shelterscotland.org/Advice

Affordable housing delivery across Scotland remains too slow, too little, and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas without a home. In this clip featuring Alison Hammond, we hear about the shocking conditions a family is experiencing this Christmas in temporary accommodation 😢.

Today at FMQs, Paul Sweeney MSP reminded ministers that 2 in 5 calls to us this festive season are from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation. Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency. 💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

A 3D billboard featuring the Gran Squad has landed in Glasgow, with a message for Scotland’s party leaders: Enough promises. It's time to build Scotland. Build hope. Build social homes. Help us tell them: 🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding Billboard press release: 🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB

Everyone in Scotland should have access to a safe, secure and affordable home. When you shop the FatFace X Shelter Scotland collaboration, 10% of sales will be given to us so we can continue to fight for home. Doing good never looked so good. Shop the collection now. 🛍️ shelterscotland.org/FatFace

📰 The latest house building stats from the Scottish Government 👇 ➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%) ➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%) ➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%) These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.

🎅 Getting your Christmas cards from us doesn’t just spread festive cheer. It helps us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. #HousingEmergency ⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3 💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle

When Samuel was told he wasn't homeless despite having nowhere to stay with his kids, he feared they could end up homeless. With our help, that didn't happen. They now live in a safe, secure & permanent home. Everyone deserves that security. Help us fight for it. 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

🎄 This Christmas we will receive twice as many calls to our helpline from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation than compared to any other issue. #HousingEmergency 🌟 Help us fight for a future where no family needs to worry about becoming homeless. 👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS

@shelterscotland.bsky.social are hiring for 3 Housing Rights Workers 💰£31,600 📍On site: Glasgow 🕒Full time To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2

Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right. 📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency. 🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

💸 Rents that keep climbing. 🏡 Homes that are getting more unaffordable. 📉 Lack of social housing that continues to dwindle. Do you think Scotland's housing system is fair, or do you want to join us and demand the social homes we need to fix the #HousingEmergency? 👉 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding

Michelin-recognised chef, Barry Bryson, is auctioning a table for 8 this Christmas to support Shelter Scotland, with the winning bidder +guests being treated to an incredible menu + paired wines. To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency

A lack of social housing pushes more people into the private rented sector. By building more social homes, we reduce that pressure, helping bring rents back within reach. Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency. ✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding