Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

Larbert veteran and bowling champion with sight loss praises charity support

Army veteran Ian was diagnosed with macular degeneration in his forties. He says Sight Scotland Veterans' support has been "life changing".

Charity helps Port Seton WWII veteran with sight loss, 100, reclaim independence with audio scanner

A 100-year-old World War Two veteran with sight loss is enjoying being more independent and reading again with a Smart Reader audio scanner.

Dalkeith veteran regains independence after sight loss threatened to stop much-loved hobbies

A Dalkeith veteran with sight loss is delighted to be keeping active independently again thanks to the support of Sight Scotland Veterans

Long cane training: Galashiels veteran with sight loss regains independence out and about

Visually impaired veteran David is enjoying walks around his home town independently again after expert long cane training with Sight Scotland Veterans

Veterans with sight loss unite with charity’s Remembrance poppy wreath relay

Sight Scotland Veterans' poppy wreath relay uniting veterans with sight loss across Scotland has begun in the run up to Remembrance Day.

St Andrews veteran wins ‘Role Model of the Year’ accolade in Scottish Veterans Awards

Garry Cowan has won Role Model of the Year in the Scottish Veterans Awards - nominated by Sight Scotland Veterans for his inspirational mentoring work with veterans with sight loss.

Veteran's volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre recognised in Scottish Veterans Awards

David Carruthers' volunteering with veterans with sight loss at the Hawkhead Centre in Paisley has been recognised in the Scottish Veterans Awards.

Supporting David at home

Throughout lockdown, David has received regular support from both his Outreach Worker, Gail, and his Rehabilitation Worker, Audrey. Read more about how we can support.

'Elated' veterans return to Sight Scotland Veterans' Hawkhead Centre in Paisley

Two veterans with sight loss have expressed their delight at being able to finally return to the Hawkhead Centre in Paisley.

Tranent veteran with sight loss enters virtual reality at Sight Scotland Veterans' Linburn Centre

Tranent army veteran with sight loss, Derek Meechan, has been trying out virtual reality on his return to the Linburn Centre.

Veterans with sight loss enjoy boat trip with Wetwheels Foundation

A 102 year-old former Royal Navy WW2 gunner and an Army veteran were among people with a disability who sailed aboard a specially built, fully accessible Wetwheels powerboat when the Wetwheels charity made its first visit to Scotland.

Kinloss family raise money for Sight Scotland with Kiltwalk 2021 horse-ride

A Kinloss family have raised £450 for Sight Scotland by completing a ‘Virtual Kiltwalk’ challenge on horseback.

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