Ewan Aitken

Living on the streets in winter is harmful to health and, potentially, fatal (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to boost Cyrenians fund to £100k

The Scotsman has teamed up with Cyrenians for its winter campaign.

17,000 Scottish children homeless last Christmas amid call to action

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

Why, I’d jump off a bridge for Cyrenians - Ewan Aitken

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

Homelessness fight needs to be properly funded - Ewan Aitken

Analysis Could financial pressures cause a Scottish council to go bust?

Food banks and other charities, like Cyrenians, which supply food are seeing significant increases in requests for help (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

If government won't act, charities must meet the soaring need for emergency food

A girl holds her sibling in a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees at a school in Przemysl, near the Ukrainian-Polish border (Picture: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images)

Response to Ukraine crisis should change how all refugees are seen – Ewan Aitken

The sight of dolphins jumping from the sea reminded Ewan Aitken of the beauty and fragility of our planet (Picture: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images)

Why world leaders should take a trip to sacred island of Iona – Ewan Aitken

Constructive anger about homelessness can be used to end it for good, says Ewan Aitken (Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

How anger can be force for good – Ewan Aitken

The power of nature to help rejuvenate our well-being means it is important that we all have access to it (Picture: John Devlin)

Why I've never forgotten hillwalking trip with urban teenagers – Ewan Aitken

Boris Johnson's reported remark that devolution had been a 'disaster' was disappointing on so many levels, says fellow Conservative John McLellan (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Devolution has been a 'disaster' for Scottish Labour – John McLellan

Homelessness does not have to be a permanent feature of modern society, says Ewan Aitken (Picture: John Devlin)

Why we now know that homeless is not just a fact of life – Ewan Aitken

More than a quarter of the Edinburgh economy is at "high risk" due to coronavirus

Quarter of Edinburgh economy 'at risk'

Those facing the ‘tough reality’ of homelessness are particularly vulnerable in the current crisis. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

Ewan Aitken: Troubled times for all but we must still find time for those on the...

Memorial benches from Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens are burned at a facility on the outskirts of the city

SNP austerity should help council staff become ‘trauma-informed’ – John McLellan

Homelessness is always a symptom of other challenges people have faced in their lives

Here’s what to do if you see someone sleeping rough – Ewan Aitken

The broadcaster reports that three charities have been shortlisted to take over the site.

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Think food banks are a scandal? Here’s how to #ChallengePoverty – Ewan Aitken

Edinburgh has 12,000 Airbnbs and 3,000 people in temporary homes. It’s time to a...

We have a moral duty to tackle this damning indictment of Scotland – Ewan Aitken

My aunt had a life well-lived, serving strangers and friends alike – Ewan Aitken

Flowers laid on a bridge in front of Notre-Dame following this weeks devastating fire. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Notre-Dame shows need for places that bring us together – Ewan Aitken

Notre-Dame shows need for places that bring us together – Ewan Aitken

Last years Pride march in Edinburgh attracted crowds, but some LGBTQ+ young people are still facing stigma and rejection. Picture: Greg Macvean

Taking part in ‘holy unions’ of LGBT Christians taught me a lot – Ewan Aitken

Taking part in ‘holy unions’ of LGBT Christians taught me a lot – Ewan Aitken

Why not learn to cook and then eat a Middle Eastern meal instead of opting for the traditional turkey with all the trimmings on the works night out?

Ewan Aitken: You can eat out and help the hungry and homeless too

Celtic fans face a line of police officers separating them from Rangers supporters. Picture: John Devlin

Ewan Aitken: Conflict is not confined to cup semi-finals in Scotland

Panmure St Ann's Education Service. Head Teacher Angelina Lombardo in the cafe. Pupils hard at work in the classroom and chhilling in the cafe.Pic Neil Hanna

One-stop shop to help homeless people with their health troubles

A computer generated image of how the trams would look on Leith Walk.

Edinburgh tram extension '˜should wait for overspend verdict'

Cyrenians CEO Ewan Aitken believes that mediation can help reduce homelessness

Charity seeks to reduce homelessness with family mediation

Visitor centres aim to reduce reoffending by encouraging more family contact. Picture: TSPL

Prison visitor centres to get £1.8m funding

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Cyrenians with Ewan Aitken and cookery tutor Sue O'Neill. Picture: Julie Bull

Quarter of Scots think poverty ‘due to laziness’

Fort Kinnaird retail park. Picture: submitted

Over 1,000 new jobs in six months at Fort Kinnaird

Officials and safety workers examine the scene of the tragedy at Kirknewton in West Lothian. Picture: Neil Hanna

Man dies as truck hits 11,000 volt power cable

Charles Owenson

Repairs scandal: Corrupt council staff took bribes

Churches call for sanctuary for Syrian refugees

Edinburgh City Council is set to make cuts. Picture: Scott Louden

Council cuts ‘could leave needy down and out’

Hibs players Liam Craig and David Gray, service a Christmas meal and give out tickets to a game and presents to the homeless at Streetwork.

Generous city keeps food banks stocked till Easter

The mural at St John's Church in the West End.

Ukip anger as Nigel Farage on Adolf Hitler mural

Chief exec of the Cyrenians homelessness charity, and former Labour councillor, Ewan Aitken. Picture: Jane Barlow

‘Skint public sector’ affecting charity funding

Former police inspector Tom McInally is interviewed today. Picture: Kate Chandler

Bill Walker by-election: Final five revealed
A FORMER police inspector and an ex-Edinburgh council leader are among the five people hoping to be selected as Labour’s candidate for the by-election to replac...

Jim Leishman: Has ruled himself out of running for seat. Picture: SNS

Jim Leishman bows to Bill Walker seat pressure

Former MSP Bill Walker. Picture: TSPL

Bill Walker: Female shortlist calls on Labour, SNP

Edinburgh council staff ‘likely to face charges’ in city repairs scandal

Boss at heart of property repairs scandal leaves post

Gina Davidson: Between a Brick and a hard place

Repairs scandal to cost Capital £30 million

Repairs scandal to cost Capital £30 million

Five council staff sacked in repair notices scandal

Jim Sillars: Let us pray, even if we no longer believe

1996 call-out cost decision linked to repairs scandal

Call for action over child poverty crisis

Statutory repair firms ‘overcharge by £13.5m’

Four sacked in city council repairs probe

£1.8m probe into capital’s statutory notices after fears of fraud

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