search

Latest news and stories

Read about refugee and asylum issues in Scotland, learn more about our work, and hear from the people behind the statistics.

To get the latest news, updates, events, campaigns and appeals, join our email mailing list.
You can also follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram.

If you are a journalist looking for information or contact details, check our Media section.

search
News
New report finds our service is a lifeline for asylum-seeking families

Our Family Rights Service provides a vital lifeline for asylum-seeking parents and children, according to…

News
16 groups supporting refugee women across Scotland

We’re lucky to work with so many fantastic communities that welcome and support people seeking…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Meet the volunteers using their experience to help other refugees in Scotland

Our Peer Volunteers know what it’s like to be stuck in the refugee and asylum…

News
Lift the ban and give people the right to work

People put on work uniforms to show off their professions as the UK Government were…

News
UK government moves to block citizenship applications

New government rules will make it almost impossible for people who arrive in the UK…

News
Poll: Majority of Scots back right to work for people seeking asylum

The majority of Scots believe people seeking asylum should have right to work. New figures…

News
We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary

Scottish Refugee Council is marking its 40th anniversary this year. Starting with a handful of…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Making Higher Education more accessible for people seeking safety in Scotland

Our Refugee Support Service runs specialist training to help universities and colleges become more welcoming…

News
Spring Cèilidh tickets on sale now

Get your tickets for our Spring Cèilidh and dance the night away in support of…

News, Refugee Support Service
New Scots Connect Map makes it easier for refugees to find help

Our Refugee Support Service has launched a new and improved map of refugee-supporting groups in Scotland,…

News
Refugee Festival Scotland 2025: How to take part in this year’s festival

Calling all community groups, artists and performers, we want you to take part in Refugee…

News
Syrian refugees tell FM: our children’s futures are here in Scotland

Syrian refugees have said they see their children’s futures here in Scotland after they met…

News
2024: key moments

A lot has happened in the last 12 months. Let’s take a look at some…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Azade’s story: support for families seeking safety

When 21-year-old Azade became pregnant, she and her husband Rebin, were being kept apart by…

News
‘This is a time to show solidarity with people from Syria’

After more than 13 years of conflict, there is hope that the suffering of the…

Communities, News, Refugee Support Service
Building Stronger Community Organisations Toolkit

We’ve launched a Building Stronger Community Organisations toolkit, which aims to strengthen refugee-led and refugee-supporting…

arrow_upward