Veterans News and Stories

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Sight Scotland Veterans News, Stories and More

Sight Scotland Veterans Digital Hub brings people together

Christine is the partner of Jimmy, a late Sight Scotland Veterans Digital Hub member who sadly passed away. Christine recently visited the Hawkhead Centre to meet the veterans face-to-face who had such a profound impact on her partner’s life.

Scottish Braille Press Proofreaders Retire After Remarkable 82 Years Combined Service

This June, married couple, Suzie and Brian Lewis, will retire from the Scottish Braille Press after a remarkable combined 82 years of service.

99-Year-Old Navy Veteran, Hector, thinks back to his service in WW11 ahead of attending BBC's VE Day 80 celebrations in London

As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, one remarkable veteran, Hector, is getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London to honour the day he helped secure.

Five things to know about lighting for Visual Impairments and Sight Loss

In 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).

Pride in Veterans Standard accreditation for Sight Scotland Veterans

Sight Scotland Veterans has achieved accreditation by the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS), in recognition of the charity’s commitment to delivering the highest standards for LGBTQ+ Veteran inclusion.

Fair Rail Success: companion travel pilot launch

After two years of campaigning, companions of blind and partially sighted people will travel free on all ScotRail journeys from 1st April 2025.

Veterans Archery Clubs make a welcome return to Hawkhead

Our monthly Archery Club made its long-awaited return to the Hawkhead Centre on Saturday, bringing together veterans from across Scotland.

Echolocation for Sight Loss Navigation

Learning echolocation techniques can help those with sight loss navigate and understand their surroundings.

New Friendships for Veterans Through Digital Hub

A 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.

Mobility Matters: White canes and tips

For 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.

Lord Provost visits Sight Scotland Veterans' Linburn Centre

The 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.

Connecting with my sight loss led to stand-up stardom

Jamie MacDonald, the celebrated stand-up comedian, recently performed at our all-colleague Connect event at Stirling Court Hotel.

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