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Charity’s support ‘gives veteran his life again'

Army veteran Andrew Bruce, who served across the world, says support from Sight Scotland Veterans has given him back his life again.

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Telephone group friends meet face-to-face

A group of veterans with visual impairment who bonded over telephone support groups are now meeting at our activity centre! The reunion took place the Hawkhead Centre, our activity centre in Paisley for veterans with sight loss.

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The mechanic who kept the 1905 Rolls-Royce rolling

Most visitors to Glasgow's Riverside Museum can only imagine the 1905 Rolls-Royce rolling down cobbled streets. But army veteran John Cassidy remembers many a trip in the vintage motorcar.

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What are cataracts?

Find out more about the symptoms and treatments for this common eye condition.

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Why free rail travel matters to visually impaired veterans

In Scotland, there is currently free travel for those with a Blind Persons Card for buses but not for rail travel.

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Scottish Parliament Debates Fair Rail Campaign

Sight Scotland, and Sight Scotland Veterans, are calling on MSPs to back its Fair Rail Campaign after it was debated in the chamber on 13 December 2022.

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Winter safety tips for veterans with sight loss

Sight Scotland Veterans rehabilitation officer, Katrina, gives her tips for staying safe and maintaining independence while out and about when the winter weather sets in.

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Veteran with sight loss recalls being called up to bake Christmas cakes near the border of North Korea

The sweetness of Christmas cake will bring the festive season to mind for many. But for Kirkcaldy veteran David Cruickshank, Christmas cakes remind him of his time serving in South Korea.

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World War Two veteran feared for his life when his gun froze

To commemorate this year’s Remembrance Day, we heard from a World War Two veteran who served on a Lancaster bomber.

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Kilmarnock WWII veteran shares story of his part in brave bomb disposal to mark Remembrance Day

A Kilmarnock World War Two veteran shared his incredible story of bravery to mark Remembrance Day. 

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Losing your sight is like a bereavement but Sight Scotland Veterans are on that journey with you

It’s no wonder that our wonderful Rehabilitation Officer Katrina Campbell enjoys her role, because for the last five years she has been improving the quality of life for veterans who have lost their sight.

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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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