# What is Winter Heating Payment in Scotland?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

An annual payment from Social Security Scotland to eligible low-income households — it replaced Cold Weather Payments and is paid regardless of temperature. Most eligible households are identified automatically from benefit records.

Eligibility is linked to qualifying benefits such as Pension Credit and some disability benefits.

It is separate from the UK Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount.

See benefits in Scotland guide.

## Related

- [Benefits in Scotland](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/scotland-benefits-explained/)
- [Scottish Child Payment](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/scottish-child-payment-explained/)

## Primary source

mygov.scot/winter-heating-payment

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