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The Edinburgh tour delivered by a former homeless woman that goes to the city’s darkest corners
The Edinburgh tour delivered by a former homeless woman that goes to the city’s darkest corners
In 2026, Invisible Cities celebrates 10 years of walking tours delivered by people who have experienced homelessness. This week we’re travelling up to the festival city of Edinburgh to meet Gayle, who has been a tour guide for four years
Inside the Big Issue: Sir Chris Hoy
Inside the Big Issue: Sir Chris Hoy
‘We can underestimate what we’re capable of dealing with,’ Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy tells us. More in this week’s Big Issue.
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know
Mint creator Charlotte Regan: ‘There’s kids out there that could be better than Scorsese’
Mint creator Charlotte Regan: ‘There’s kids out there that could be better than Scorsese’
Alan Cumming: ‘The High Life was always about Scotland’s place and the notion of independence’
Alan Cumming: ‘The High Life was always about Scotland’s place and the notion of independence’
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you
New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you
There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it
There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it
Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power
Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing
Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing
Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here’s why it’s such a good idea
Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here’s why it’s such a good idea
Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill
Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill
I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges
Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges
Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis
Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis
Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas
Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas
It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: ‘We need to talk about white privilege’
