Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

Transforming Linburn Walled Garden into a Therapy Hub for Veterans and Community

Sight Scotland Veterans has partnered with Cyrenians to revitalize the historic Walled Garden within its Linburn Centre in West Lothian, creating a therapeutic hub for veterans, families, and the local community.

Jazz pianist loving new text-to-speech equipment

Army veteran Fred Smith is a loving a new piece of equipment called a Hark Reader.

Sight Scotland Veterans Launch Bowling Team

Sight Scotland Veterans has launched a new lawn bowling team which will now compete in the Vision Impairment Bowling Scotland League (VIBS) with matches taking place all over Scotland.

Douglas Ross praises Sight Scotland Veterans during centre visit

Scottish conservative party leader praises Sight Scotland veterans during visit to charity's Hawkhead Centre

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.

Kiltwalk Veterans says thank you for life changing support

Tom Smith, aged 34 from Renfrewshire,  led his ‘Daredevils’ team on a 22.7 mile walk to say thanks for thanks for the life changing support they provide.

The Art of Combating Loneliness

Art Tutor at Hawkhead discuss how Art can help people with sight loss to communicate, connect and combat loneliness.

Veterans with low vision using virtual reality headsets to enjoy mountain views

Veterans with visual impairment are able to experience some of Scotland's iconic mountains thanks to virtual reality headsets.

Veterans make commemorative bench to express gratitude to Hawkhead Bowling Club.

On Tuesday, March 21, our Sight Scotland Veterans' at Hawkhead Center offered a memorial bench to the Hawkhead Bowling Club representatives. 

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.

Charity’s support ‘gives veteran his life again'

Army veteran Andrew Bruce, who served across the world, says support from Sight Scotland Veterans has given him back his life again.

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