If you are a journalist looking to get in touch with our team, please email us at press@sightscotland.org.uk and we will respond as soon as possible, or call us direct on 07718 486323. News, Blogs and Case Studies Page Type NewsBlogCase study Category Canaan Barrie on body signingCanaan Barrie sign systemCare for people with visual impairmentFor ProfessionalsIntroduction to BrailleLearning ResourcesLife skillsLiving IndependentlyNew to Sight Loss Sight ScotlandSight Scotland VeteransSupport for ParentsTackling vision loss with us Filter Results Steven Williams takes on 2025's KiltwalksSteven Williams, one of our Independent Living Workers, is taking on the full Kiltwalk series this year to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.Find out more The importance of Pride: Celebrating Pride Month 2025Our Chief Executive, Craig Spalding, shares his thoughts on the importance of Pride and his experience chairing an LGBTQ+ forum for the Visionary Network, an umbrella body for local sight loss charities across the UK.Find out more Scottish Braille Press Proofreaders Retire After Remarkable 82 Years Combined ServiceThis June, married couple, Suzie and Brian Lewis, will retire from the Scottish Braille Press after a remarkable combined 82 years of service.Find out more Five things to know about lighting for Visual Impairments and Sight LossIn our latest blog, Sight Scotland Veterans Lead Rehabilitation Officer, Sandra Taylor, shares five key things to know about lighting for those with visual impairment (VI).Find out more Fair Rail Success: companion travel pilot launchAfter two years of campaigning, companions of blind and partially sighted people will travel free on all ScotRail journeys from 1st April 2025.Find out more Braille Turns 200: Celebrating Two Centuries of Tactile CommunicationThis years marks the 200th anniversary of the invention of Braille code. Read more abouts it's history and our campaign work to increase its use.Find out more Echolocation for Sight Loss Navigation Learning echolocation techniques can help those with sight loss navigate and understand their surroundings.Find out more New Friendships for Veterans Through Digital HubA weekly phone call has a life-changing impact on four vision-impaired veterans, one of whom had not left his house for over two years.Find out more Mobility Matters: White canes and tipsFor our final post of the year, we’re exploring the various types of white cane available to visually impaired people. The use of canes by individuals with sight loss has a history spanning centuries.Find out more Lord Provost visits Sight Scotland Veterans' Linburn CentreThe Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Councillor Robert Aldridge, has praised Sight Scotland Veterans for the ‘incredible support’ it provides to veterans living with sight loss during a recent visit to the charity’s Linburn Centre in West Lothian.Find out more Leo’s communication thrives with support from Royal Blind School and West Linton PrimaryLeo Palmer is a pupil at the Royal Blind School and has a split placement with West Linton Primary School in the Scottish Borders. Leo has made wonderful progress with his communication over the last year.Find out more Connecting with my sight loss led to stand-up stardomJamie MacDonald, the celebrated stand-up comedian, recently performed at our all-colleague Connect event at Stirling Court Hotel.Find out more Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … › Next page » Last page Sign up to our E-Newsletter Enter your name and email to receive all the latest Sight Scotland news, stories and more straight to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name Tick to confirm you would like to receive emails from Sight Scotland Sign Up