housing

Crisis Skylight Edinburgh

Crisis Skylight Edinburgh offers housing advice, support and advocacy to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Covers Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. You can drop in, or refer yourself by phone or email.

You can just turn up. No referral or voucher needed.

Their website says: Our work is supported by clinical psychologists and a Volunteering and Events team. You can drop into Crisis Skylight Edinburgh during our opening hours of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; Tuesday: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

Who it's for: Over 16, experiencing or at immediate risk of homelessness

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Crisis Skylight Edinburgh

Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ

Phone: 0131 209 7700

Open: Drop-in: Tue 12:30-3:30pm, Wed-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm. Phone lines: Mon, Wed-Fri 9:30am-4pm, Tue 12:30-4pm.

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Address:Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ
Opening times:Drop-in: Tue 12:30-3:30pm, Wed-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm. Phone lines: Mon, Wed-Fri 9:30am-4pm, Tue 12:30-4pm.Their website (opens in a new tab) said this on 29 September 2026. Things change — ring if you can.
Telephone:0131 209 7700

From Crisis (their own website) (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.

Crisis Skylight EdinburghCranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh