Rough sleeping in Scotland’s capital laid bare by homeless community

One charity told STV News, that in the past six months alone, eleven people they support have died.

Tents set on fire and sleeping bags urinated on. That’s the reality for those sleeping rough on our streets.

As Scotland continues to grapple with a housing crisis, those without a place to call home say they’re facing violence and abuse every day.

One charity told STV News that in the past six months alone, eleven people they support have died on the streets of Edinburgh and they fear that as winter approaches, more lives will be lost.

STV News hears from those experiencing homelessness who wanted to tell their story.

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Last updated Nov 12th, 2025 at 19:24

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