Outlander star Sam Heughan to receive honorary degree
Outlander star Sam Heughan is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow in recognition of his artistic success and charitable work.
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Dame Helen Mirren and Will Smith back global charity sleep-out
Dame Helen Mirren and Hollywood star Will Smith will read bedtime stories at a global sleep-out to support homeless and displaced people.
Social Bite scheme to fast-track homes in north-east gets council backing
A new charity-funded housing scheme to help homeless people in the north-east has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Innovative homeless initiative could be launched in north-east
A fast-track system to ensure homeless people get back on their feet more quickly could be launched in the north-east.
Hundreds brave cold for Aberdeen’s Sleep in the Park event
Hundreds of people braved the cold sleeping outside in the Granite City to raise money for the homeless at the weekend.
Thousands to brave cold, rainy night for Sleep in the Park fundraiser
Armed with sleeping bags and warm clothes, thousands of people will take to Scotland’s parks this evening in a bid to help end homelessness.
Sleep in the Park team ready to brave the elements
A team of nine Castlehill employees and committee members will be joining thousands of other people across Scotland in Social Bite's Sleep in the Park.
A better solution to homelessness is possible – together we can make it inevitable
In 1943 the US psychologist Abraham Maslow set out his Hierarchy of Needs.
Charity chief calls for people to get involved in Sleep in the Park
Hundreds of people are preparing to spend a night in the park to get an insight into the plight of homeless people.
Scots ‘falling through the gaps’ from lack of homelessness support
People across Scotland are falling through the gaps due to a lack of support for homelessness services, according to a new report.
Derek McInnes to sleep rough in park for homelessness fundraiser
Dons manager Derek McInnes will give a team talk with a difference this winter when he reads a bedtime story to thousands of charity fundraisers.
KT Tunstall and Amy McDonald to perform in four Scottish cities in one evening to raise awareness of homelessness
Pop star KT Tunstall returned to her busking roots yesterday afternoon giving a special impromptu performance in Dundee city centre.
Aberdeen City Council joins Housing First programme to provide hundreds of flats for the homeless
Aberdeen City Council has signed up to a new scheme to help tackle homelessness.
Highland entrepreneur earns honorary degree for Social Bite campaign work
A Highland woman who persuaded Hollywood actor George Clooney to come to Edinburgh for lunch has received an honorary degree from Queen Margaret University (QMU) for her charitable work with the homeless.
Aberdeen joins Big Sleepout campaign – in a bid to tackle homelessness
Hundreds of people are expected to take part when Aberdeen joins the Big Sleepout campaign to end homelessness later this year.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s arrival in Edinburgh sets Twitter alight
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's arrival in Edinburgh today has delighted fans on Twitter.
GALLERY: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Scottish capital
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Edinburgh castle today, to mark the start of their first official joint visit to Scotland.
Businessman gives out life-saving equipment to the homeless in Aberdeen
An Aberdeenshire businessman is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 of life-saving equipment to the homeless.
Aberdeenshire businessman spreads goodwill by giving sleeping bags to the homeless
An Aberdeenshire businessman is spreading goodwill by donating life-saving sleeping bags to the homeless.
VIDEO: Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio stops for autographs after arriving in Edinburgh
Excited fans were waiting to get a glimpse of Leonardo DiCaprio as he arrived in Edinburgh earlier today.
VIDEO: George Clooney visits Edinburgh cafe and donates £1,000 to help homeless people
Hollywood superstar George Clooney was given a warm welcome this afternoon as he arrived in Edinburgh - to visit a sandwich shop which helps the homeless.
George Clooney enjoys a visit to city centre coffee shop
Actor, director and activist George Clooney has sent the Scottish corner of the internet into meltdown as he visits an Edinburgh Cafe.
Sandwich with a conscience to open in Aberdeen
A sandwich shop chain with a keen social conscience will be opening doors on its first outlet in Aberdeen next month.