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flag Highland homelessness rose to 1,062 in 2025/26, driven by evictions and a 50% surge in domestic abuse cases.

flag The homelessness rate in Scotland’s Highlands rose to 1,062 people in the first three quarters of 2025/26, up from 974 the previous year, driven by people being asked to leave homes and a surge in domestic abuse cases, with 137 citing abuse as the reason. flag Domestic violence incidents increased nearly 50% in December, raising concerns over a November council policy affecting refuge funding, though two refuges had contracts extended. flag Most homeless individuals were aged 26 to 59, and despite the rise in homelessness, temporary accommodation numbers reached a record low since 2016 due to more permanent housing placements.

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