Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

Sam's story

Sam is a National Service veteran with the eye condition macular degeneration. Since joining Sight Scotland Veterans, he has received support from the charity's rehabilitation team and his local outreach worker.

Local opticians raise over £700 with 10,000-step challenge for Sight Scotland Veterans

The teams at Specsavers in Paisley and Barrhead have raised over £700 for Sight Scotland Veterans by taking on a 10,000-step walking challenge.

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.

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Our new names

We 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.

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About us

For 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.

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