Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

Bryce's story

Bryce Campbell, 86, of Edinburgh, is a National Service veteran with glaucoma who receives support from Sight Scotland Veterans.

Inspiring and Emotional - A Weekend I Will Never Forget

Sight Scotland Veterans Press Officer shares his experience of the Cenotaph Parade.

Learning to use digital technology with sight loss

RAF veteran Jim has macular degeneration. Read about how his Synapptic tablet has 'changed his life'.

Del's story

Royal Air Force veteran, Del, has significant sight loss following a stroke. The determined veteran is regaining his favourite hobbies with specialist equipment and support from Sight Scotland Veterans.

WWII veteran recalls tracking Doodlebug missiles across English skies

World War II veteran Jean Smart has always appreciated smart equipment – whether it’s the one-cup kettle she uses these days, or a magnetic stick she used to chart the path of flying bombs.

Sight Loss Councils Scotland

Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, Visibility Scotland and Thomas Pocklington Trust are excited to announce that together we are launching Sight Loss Councils across the Central Belt of Scotland and in Dumfries and Galloway.

Cenotaph Parade 2023 – a life changing trip for all our Veterans

For many of our veterans, taking part in the Cenotaph Parade in London is one of the proudest days of their lives. It is something that would not be possible for most of them without the help and support of Sight Scotland Veterans. 

Agnes' story

Veteran Agnes Houston MBE has neurological sight loss as a result of dementia. She regularly attends Sight Scotland Veterans' Hawkhead Centre and has received long cane training with the charity's rehabilitation team.

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