Sight Scotland Veterans Stories Page Type NewsBlogCase study Category Care for people with visual impairmentFor ProfessionalsLearning ResourcesLife skillsLiving IndependentlyNew to Sight Loss Sight ScotlandSight Scotland VeteransSupport for ParentsTackling vision loss with usVeterans' service stories Filter Results WWII Desert Rat shares experiences of battle in Africa and EuropeAn Army veteran who was involved in the Western Desert Campaign in Africa and the Normandy Landings recalls his experience of serving in harsh and unforgiving terrain throughout the Second World War.Find out more Rutherglen veteran and former WWII telegram boy recalls Glasgow VE Day memoriesPress release: A former World War Two telegram boy has recalled memories of life in wartime Glasgow to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Find out more Specialist digital devices are lockdown 'godsend' for Scottish War Blinded veterans with sight lossPress release: Veterans with sight loss are keeping connected during lockdown thanks to "godsend" digital devices featuring specialise vision impairment equipment.Find out more Scottish War Blinded gains new local manager for its outreach service supporting veterans with sight loss in Northern ScotlandPress release: A new Practice Lead for Northern Scotland has joined the charity as it fights to keep up the spirits of veterans with sight loss isolated at home in the coronavirus outbreak.Find out more Sight Scotland Veterans unveils virtual gallery of veterans' Kelvingrove exhibitionExplore our virtual art gallery, featuring work by veterans with sight loss who create in the Hawkhead Centre's art room.Find out more Houston veteran shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year award for work with Scottish War Blinded's veterans with sight lossPress release: A Houston veteran has been shortlisted for the Volunteer of the Year award in this year's Scottish Veterans Awards - nominated by charity Scottish War Blinded.Find out more Blind Fife veteran shortlisted for Role Model of the Year awardPress release: A blind veteran from Fife has been shortlisted for the ‘Role Model of the Year award in this year's Scottish Veterans Awards - nominated by charity Scottish War Blinded.Find out more Creative veterans with sight loss to display artwork to public for first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumPress release: A group of veterans who embraced art as a hobby after sight loss will display some of their creations at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in an exhibition beginning this month (February).Find out more Veterans with sight loss enjoy horse riding experience, supported by Scottish War Blinded and Tannoch StablesPress release: A group of veterans with sight loss have experienced the joy of horse riding with the support of charity Scottish War Blinded and Tannoch Stables in Cumbernauld. Find out more Black Watch veteran shares experiences of the Korean WarJimmy Rodger served as a Piper in the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment from 1951-54, the majority of which was spent in South Korea during the Korean War and Kenya during the Mau Mau uprising.Find out morePopular on Sight Scotland VeteransOur new namesWe are proud to announce the new names of our two sister charities and share why we changed our names. We’ve continually adapted to ensure we're there for people with sight loss, and will be there in the future too.Read morePopular on Sight Scotland VeteransAbout usFor 230 years, we have been supporting people with sight loss and blindness. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering people with visual impairments to lead fulfilling lives. Read more Pagination « First page ‹ Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … › Next page » Last page From the media? If you are a journalist or media officer and are looking to get in touch with our team, please contact: 07718 486323 Thanks so much for considering us.