Harrowing pictures have captured the stark reality of life on the streets for the growing number of homeless people in Edinburgh.
Not only are they at the mercy of the elements on the cold capital concrete, but simple tasks like drying their clothes become challenging.
Worn duvets are piled up against the wall of a city centre car park on Canning Street Lane in the heart of the capital's plush west end, busy with professionals on their way to work.
