Homeless Displaced in Edinburgh to Accommodate Taylor Swift Fans
Homeless people in Edinburgh are being relocated to other cities to make room for Taylor Swift fans, as hotels face severe shortages ahead of her concerts from June seventh to ninth. Shelter Scotland highlights the injustice of this situation, and Edinburgh City Council is working to find alternative housing for the displaced individuals. The accommodation crisis is expected to persist during major events like the Fringe Festival.
Ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts in Edinburgh, several homeless people have been relocated to cities like Aberdeen, Glasgow, and even Newcastle to make room for tourists.
Shelter Scotland has voiced concerns over the injustice of homeless individuals being displaced due to the high demand for accommodation.
Edinburgh City Council, which declared a housing emergency last November, is working to find alternative housing for affected individuals.
The intense competition for hotel rooms is expected to continue during other major events like the Fringe Festival.
Taylor Swift will be performing at Murrayfield Stadium from June 7 to 9, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to the city.