Veterans News and Stories

Remembering VJ Day Through Gordon’s Words: Going Home

As we commemorate VJ Day in 2025 and the end of the Second World War, we are honoured to share the second of the late Gordon Mills recollections.

Remembering VJ Day Through Gordon’s Words: From Desert to Jungle

As we commemorate VJ Day in 2025 and the end of the Second World War, we are honoured to share the memories of the late Gordon Mills.

Football Fan Gordie Says Sight Scotland Veterans ‘Saved My Life’

Navy veteran Gordon "Gordie" Armour, aged fifty-seven from Falkirk, says charity Sight Scotland Veterans ‘saved my life’ after he lost all his confidence and didn’t want to leave his house after a devastating stroke.

Steven Williams takes on 2025's Kiltwalks

Steven Williams, one of our Independent Living Workers, is taking on the full Kiltwalk series this year to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Linburn Veterans Centre Update - June 2025

The importance of Pride: Celebrating Pride Month 2025

Our Chief Executive, Craig Spalding, shares his thoughts on the importance of Pride and his experience chairing an LGBTQ+ forum for the Visionary Network, an umbrella body for local sight loss charities across the UK.

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.