Engaging in sports and activities is important for everyone, regardless of their age or disability. It improves both physical and mental health, boosts confidence and just makes people feel better about themselves.
At Sight Scotland Veterans, we do not see visual impairment as a barrier to sport and we want to show everyone what is possible; whether that is playing bowls, golf, archery the list goes on and on.
Regular physical activity is an important part of living well. People who lead an active lifestyle are more likely to live longer. Physical exercise builds up both your physical and mental strength and makes everyone feel better.
Spotlight
Sight Scotland Veterans Olympics 2024
This summer, we're holding our own Sight Scotland Veterans Olympics!
Starting on Friday 26 July, you can take part in a range of sports and activities such as, archery, acoustic shooting, bowling, boccia and an Olympics themed sports quiz.
In each activity you'll have the chance to score points, which will be totaled at the end of the Olympics.
These events will be happening all over Scotland, so call the Sight Loss Information line on 0800 035 6409 to find out how you can get involved.
Archery
Hawkhead
Our Sight Scotland Veterans Centre Hawkhead has a Scottish Archery coach hosting a coaching session on Saturday 22 June from 10am to 1pm.
These session is open to all service users, and ability levels, across both Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans and their families.
Call us on 0800 035 6409 to register your interest.
Linburn
Every Sunday, at our Centre Linburn, we have a Scottish Archery coach hosting archery coaching sessions for Sight Scotland Veterans service users.
The sessions run from 10am to 4pm, where you can can drop in at any time between these hours.
Open to Sight Scotland Veterans service users, at all ability levels.
For more information, call 0800 035 6409.
We can organise sporting activities in your local area and are always open to suggestions of what our members would like to do.
Our team can find suitable local classes and sporting activities so you can stay active and enjoy all the benefits of sport.
Events in your area
Grampian
Activity locations and events in Grampaian
Highland
Activity locations and events in the Highlands
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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.
Interested in trying a new sport?
We support all veterans with sight loss to get involved in sporting activities, whether it's taking up an old hobby or trying something new.
News and stories
Sight Scotland Veterans Take To The Hills For Life Changing Winter Skills Course
A group of inspirational Sight Scotland Veterans recently ventured up the Cairngorms to participate in a Winter Skills Course organised by Able2Adventure.
Sight Scotland Veterans tee up outing with TopGolf
Sight Scotland Veterans recently organised a trip to TopGolf in Glasgow, giving blind and partially sighted veterans the opportunity to try out the high-tech golf experience.
Sight Scotland Veterans Launch Bowling Team
Sight Scotland Veterans has launched a new lawn bowling team which will now compete in the Vision Impairment Bowling Scotland League (VIBS) with matches taking place all over Scotland.