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 Scottish War Blinded veterans London-bound for Centenary march Proud Scottish veterans with sight loss will travel to London this weekend, supported by Scottish War Blinded, to take part in Remembrance Sunday’s Cenotaph March, marking 100 years since the end of World War One. Find out more World War Two veteran with sight loss recalls chance encounter with neighbour in midst of 1944 Normandy battleA World War Two veteran with sight loss has recalled the poignant moment he came face-to-face with his next door neighbour during the 1944 Invasion of Normandy. Find out more Scottish War Blinded Veterans with sight loss show off self-portrait sculptures at Kelvingrove MuseumA group of veterans with sight loss were “ecstatic” as an exhibition of their self-portrait sculptures went on show to the public at a Glasgow museum this week. Find out more Blind veteran takes to the skiesWorld War Two veteran Gordon, who has macular degeneration, recounts his gliding experience that was organised by Sight Scotland Veterans and partner charity Walking on Air.Find out more Del's storyRoyal 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.Find out more WWII veteran recalls tracking Doodlebug missiles across English skiesWorld 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.Find out more Sight Loss Councils ScotlandSight 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.Find out more 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. Find out more Agnes' storyVeteran 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.Find out more Monty's storyWilliam Montgomerie, aged 61 of North Ayrshire, served 35 years in the forces, beginning his career aged just 15 at the Scottish Infantry Depot in the Bridge of Don before moving onto the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Find out more 'Web of support': Brechin veteran's wife on Sight Scotland VeteransSheena Tasker shares how Sight Scotland Veterans has supported her family after her husband Mike became a member.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 over 230 years, we have been supporting people impacted by visual impairment. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people to lead fulfilling lives. Read more Pagination « First page ‹ Previous page … 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 › 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.