Record 10,715 Scots Children Trapped in Homes for Homeless — Enough to Fill Stranraer

Record 10,715 Scots children trapped in homes for homeless — enough to fill Stranraer

A record number of Scots children that would fill Stranraer are now living in temporary accommodation for the homeless despite Scottish Government…

SFHA issues warning over Scotland's 'intolerable' homelessness crisis

THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that the nation’s homelessness crisis is ‘intolerable’ amid further increases in the number of children living in temporary accommodation. According to new Scottish Government statistics on homelessness, there are 10,715 children living in temporary accommodation as at 31 March 2026, which is a 5% increase compared […]

Scotland's homelessness crisis deemed "intolerable" as child numbers in temporary housing rise

SCOTLAND’S homelessness crisis has been branded “intolerable” as new figures reveal a surge in children living in temporary accommodation. The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has sounded the alarm after government statistics published today showed 10,715 children are now without a permanent home. This represents a 5% increase compared to the previous year, while […]

Record number of children in temporary accommodation in Scotland

The number of households in temporary accommodation has risen by 10% according to the latest Scottish Government figures