A WHISTLEBLOWER has raised concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers at a Scottish hotel, describing conditions as “miserable”.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday National, the source – who works in one of the hotels – painted a troubling picture of life in temporary asylum accommodation, raising concerns about food quality and living conditions.
We have agreed not to identify the whistleblower or the hotel in question in order to protect their anonymity.
“The place is miserable, you know, it's miserable,” the source said.
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The whistleblower also alleged that people had experienced difficulties accessing essential services due to a lack of support.
They claimed that the cost of transport has made it difficult for some residents to attend medical appointments, for example.
The quality of food was another issue raised by the source.
“The food is disgusting,” they said.
The whistleblower also said that some asylum seekers were reluctant to complain about their accommodation or treatment because they feared it could affect their immigration status.
“They are afraid to complain,” they said.
The whistleblower's concerns were echoed by an asylum seeker living in hotel accommodation in Scotland, who separately told the Sunday National that conditions had deteriorated.
“The Government says, the Home Office says, you have free place to stay, free food,” they said. “So, they said that's...
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