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.
While 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.
