News and stories

Ex Royal Blind School pupil feared falling in front of train

With no tactile paving, Samantha couldn't tell how close the platform edge was.

Award-winning fundraising manager says building an engaging fundraising culture is the key

Stephanie Shanks, Fundraiser of the Year for 2023, says building a positive fundraising culture is the key to unlocking success.

Giving great customer service to customers with vision impairment

We are encouraging all restaurants, cafés and venues to be more welcoming and accessible to people with visual impairment.

Andy's Story

Andy Lundie, a driver at our Hawkhead centre, shares his experience as a carer for his adult son. He’s one of many carers who work here at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

A Sight loss diagnosis is hard enough without CVI certificate mix ups

Joe runs in the door at Kidscene every holiday

Joe Taylor, who is 7, has been attending Sight Scotland’s Kidscene Holiday Club since 2021… and he loves it!

Our new First Minister must redouble efforts to support people living with sight loss

As Scotland’s oldest sight loss charity, Sight Scotland and its sister charity Sight Scotland Veterans, are calling on the new Frist Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP, to work alongside the vision impaired community to improve inclusivity and accessibility.

Touching the future with 3D printing!

Empowering learners with vision impairment through 3D printing! We're excited to be at the forefront of this innovative project in partnership with European experts.

Ophthalmology waiting times continue to rise.

Time is of the essence for eye health. We are urging the Scottish Government to address the skyrocketing ophthalmology waiting times

Research grant awarded to improve understanding of Charles Bonnet Syndrome

Bravo Victor has received a significant grant towards a new research programme on Charles Bonnet Syndrome, a common condition impacted people with sight loss.

Botanic Gardens Social Drop In

Social Drop in at The Gardeners Cottage, Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, for people with sight loss. Runs on the last Monday of every month.