Scottish Refugee Council
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
Scotland's national refugee charity. Celebrating diversity and raising awareness about issues faced by refugees. Co-ordinators of #RefugeeFestScot.
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Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
*Ifran fled his home to escape torture and persecution. He arrived in Scotland with his wife and their six children.
Donate to our winter appeal today to ensure that people like Ifran can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
🧡 ow.ly/y5wo50XyHxr
Donate to our winter appeal today to ensure that people like Ifran can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
🧡 ow.ly/y5wo50XyHxr
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
*Ifran fled his home to escape torture and persecution. He arrived in Scotland with his wife and their six children.
Donate to our winter appeal today to ensure that people like Ifran can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
🧡 ow.ly/y5wo50XyHxr
Donate to our winter appeal today to ensure that people like Ifran can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
🧡 ow.ly/y5wo50XyHxr
People fleeing war and persecution aren’t asking for much - just to be treated with dignity and given the chance to rebuild their shattered lives.
Everyone has the right to be safe and to feel like they belong.
Everyone has the right to be safe and to feel like they belong.
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
People fleeing war and persecution aren’t asking for much - just to be treated with dignity and given the chance to rebuild their shattered lives.
Everyone has the right to be safe and to feel like they belong.
Everyone has the right to be safe and to feel like they belong.
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The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
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Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃♀️➡️
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃♀️➡️
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃♀️➡️
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Run with us at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026! 🏃♀️➡️
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
Your support helps us to deliver life-changing support to those forced to flee war, persecution & human rights abuses.
Take on a challenge in the new year in solidarity with refugees! 🧡
👉 FREE sign up: www.edinburghmaratho...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Christmas is a time for giving, appreciating & reflecting on what matters most.
For those starting again in Scotland the reality is very different.
Give a loved one a meaningful gift: donate in their name to help someone start again in safety.
Order a £5 e-gift here: ow.ly/Brg850XA5r7 🧡
For those starting again in Scotland the reality is very different.
Give a loved one a meaningful gift: donate in their name to help someone start again in safety.
Order a £5 e-gift here: ow.ly/Brg850XA5r7 🧡
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Christmas is a time for giving, appreciating & reflecting on what matters most.
For those starting again in Scotland the reality is very different.
Give a loved one a meaningful gift: donate in their name to help someone start again in safety.
Order a £5 e-gift here: ow.ly/Brg850XA5r7 🧡
For those starting again in Scotland the reality is very different.
Give a loved one a meaningful gift: donate in their name to help someone start again in safety.
Order a £5 e-gift here: ow.ly/Brg850XA5r7 🧡
With massive thanks to you all, we have sold over 160 of our exclusive Melt Pool candles!
Sunday is the last day to order, so if you would like one for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift, make sure to have your order in before the end of this weekend 🧡
🔥 ow.ly/bh6U50XCMz3
Sunday is the last day to order, so if you would like one for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift, make sure to have your order in before the end of this weekend 🧡
🔥 ow.ly/bh6U50XCMz3
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
With massive thanks to you all, we have sold over 160 of our exclusive Melt Pool candles!
Sunday is the last day to order, so if you would like one for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift, make sure to have your order in before the end of this weekend 🧡
🔥 ow.ly/bh6U50XCMz3
Sunday is the last day to order, so if you would like one for yourself or for a perfect Christmas gift, make sure to have your order in before the end of this weekend 🧡
🔥 ow.ly/bh6U50XCMz3
Thank you to @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social for highlighting the stark reality behind the government's plans to house people seeking asylum in military barracks
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/s...
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Shabana Mahmood's Asylum Seeker Military 'Warehousing' Plans Delayed Amid Opposition by Labour MPs
Home Office sources tell Byline Times that local Labour MPs are opposing plans by the Home Secretary to use barracks and army bases to house asylum seekers amid rising community tensions
bylinetimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Thank you to @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social for highlighting the stark reality behind the government's plans to house people seeking asylum in military barracks
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/s...
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This #VolunteersDay we’d like to thank the people who give up their time, skills and experience to make our work possible.
69% of our volunteers draw on their own experience of the refugee and asylum system to help others seeking safety in Scotland.
Thanks guys. We couldn’t do it without you.
69% of our volunteers draw on their own experience of the refugee and asylum system to help others seeking safety in Scotland.
Thanks guys. We couldn’t do it without you.
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This #VolunteersDay we’d like to thank the people who give up their time, skills and experience to make our work possible.
69% of our volunteers draw on their own experience of the refugee and asylum system to help others seeking safety in Scotland.
Thanks guys. We couldn’t do it without you.
69% of our volunteers draw on their own experience of the refugee and asylum system to help others seeking safety in Scotland.
Thanks guys. We couldn’t do it without you.
Win yourself an incredible prize this Christmas!
With special thanks to Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick you can win an overnight stay in a luxury clamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & garden kitchen!
Buy your raffle tickets now to support our winter appeal 🧡
🎟 ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
With special thanks to Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick you can win an overnight stay in a luxury clamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & garden kitchen!
Buy your raffle tickets now to support our winter appeal 🧡
🎟 ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
December 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Win yourself an incredible prize this Christmas!
With special thanks to Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick you can win an overnight stay in a luxury clamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & garden kitchen!
Buy your raffle tickets now to support our winter appeal 🧡
🎟 ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
With special thanks to Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick you can win an overnight stay in a luxury clamping unit, complete with hot tub, outdoor cinema & garden kitchen!
Buy your raffle tickets now to support our winter appeal 🧡
🎟 ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
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For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs!
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs!
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs!
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For our winter appeal we are launching a brand new online raffle with an INCREDIBLE prize up for grabs!
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
Buy your tickets now & YOU could win an OUTSTANDING overnight stay for 2 in a luxury glamping unit!!
🎟️ ow.ly/weEV50XBhIo
Buy now and help someone start again in safety this winter. 🧡
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Home Secretary’s sweeping new immigration plans have been praised by Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage.
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We can't accept a system that exposes people to hostility and hatred.
Please ask your MP to choose compassion, not cruelty and oppose these harsh proposals
scottishrefugeecounc...
We help families, like 21-year-old *Azade’s on every step of their asylum journey.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We help families, like 21-year-old *Azade’s on every step of their asylum journey.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
Donate to our Winter Appeal today: ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Together, we can ensure that people like Azade can access advice, support and a warm welcome as they start again in safety.
We are delighted to have these beautiful festive cards available in our online shop.
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We are delighted to have these beautiful festive cards available in our online shop.
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
Designed for us by local artist Malini Chakrabarty these are the perfect cards to send onto loved ones this December.
Every pack bought will help someone start again in safety this winter.
❤️ ow.ly/ppqq50XAA0Q
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Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we launch our winter appeal.
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
For those starting again in Scotland this winter, let’s make sure they begin their new chapter with safety, dignity, love & solidarity.
Donate today & help us support those seeking safety as they rebuild their lives here in Scotland.🧡
🔗 ow.ly/szZE50XyG4S
It's St Andrew's Day on Sunday and we're celebrating with some of Angela Catlin’s beautiful New Scots Portraits.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It's St Andrew's Day on Sunday and we're celebrating with some of Angela Catlin’s beautiful New Scots Portraits.
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The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 is now officially sold out except via charity entry!
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 is now officially sold out except via charity entry!
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
We have FREE spaces available!! 😀
If you're up for a challenge to raise awareness & crucial funds to support those seeking safety - we're excited to hear from you!! 🧡
👉 Sign up today! shorturl.at/DHswj
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Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
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November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
scottishrefugeecouncil.bigcartel.com/product/pin-...
Thank you to Councillor Graham Campbell for helping to welcome our 16 new learners at the launch of the New Scots Leadership Programme 🧡
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thank you to Councillor Graham Campbell for helping to welcome our 16 new learners at the launch of the New Scots Leadership Programme 🧡
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
The six-month course, run in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy, is designed for refugee community leaders living in Scotland.
Welcome class of 2026! ✨
"I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants"
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
‘I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants’
As This Day donates £900K to our campaign taking the total raised to £1.4M, we reveal how the Scottish Refugee Council helped an unaccompanied child who came with nothing
www.standard.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"I arrived here as a child refugee — now I’m a chef at Michelin-star restaurants"
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...
Delighted to see our friend Nestor featured in today's Standard. What a superstar 🌟
www.standard.co.uk/news/nestor-...