Homeless People In Edinburgh Were Moved To Nearby Cities To Make Room For Taylor Swift Concert

Edinburgh’s already strained homeless support system faces a unique challenge: Taylor Swift’s concert. With the city expecting a surge of tourists, reports claim homeless individuals are being taxied to nearby Glasgow and Aberdeen for temporary accommodation.

Shelter Scotland, a housing charity, says this “blatant injustice” highlights the existing housing crisis. The city council denies evicting anyone from their current shelter, but acknowledges using tourist accommodation due to a lack of options.This isn’t the first controversy surrounding Taylor’s European tour. In Lisbon, fans grew restless waiting for hours in extreme heat, some even breаking barriers.Taylor Swift effect: Homeless taxied out of Edinburgh to make room for  concert fans - National | Globalnews.caWhile fans eagerly await the concert, it’s a stark reminder of the city’s strugglе to house its vulnerable population. Let’s hope the spotlight shines not just on the concert, but also on the urgent need for long-term housing solutions.