Why join an event or activity with Sight Scotland Veterans?

Engaging in sports, activities and events is important for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Activities and events improve your physical and your mental health, can boost confidence and make people feel great.

At Sight Scotland Veterans, we don't see visual impairment as a barrier and we want to show everyone what's possible; whether that's playing sports such as bowls, golf, archery, or getting together at one of our events.

Staying active is an important part of living well and those who lead an active lifestyle that combines activities, sports and socialising are more likely to live longer and healthier lives.

Cenotaph Parade

Each year, Sight Scotland Veterans puts measures in place to ensure the veterans we support are able to attend and take part in the Cenotaph Parade. For many, attending this historic event would not be possible without this dedicated support.

Find out more about the Cenotaph Parade and how to book your space.

Vie Velo Tandem Cycling

Vie Velo, Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are hosting a day of activities on Thursday 12th June 10:00am to 2:00pm at Saughton Park in Edinburgh, open to anyone who is supported by Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

Find out more about this tandem cycling event and how to book your place here.

Archery Clubs

Whether you're looking to give archery a go for the first time, get back into the sport, or just want to socialise and meet some great new people, come along to our Archery Club and get involved!

These clubs are run monthly, so even if you have missed previous dates, you're welcome to join any of the later sessions.

Archery at Hawkhead

Our monthly Archery Club sessions have returned to the Hawkhead Centre. These sessions will be held once a month on a Saturday from 10:00am - 1:00pm and will be led by Head Archery Coach, Rod.

This Summer's sessions are taking place on: Saturday 21 June, Saturday 19 July, Saturday 16 August, Saturday 20 September.

Call our Sporting and Partnership team now to book your space: 0800 035 6409

Not sure what to expect? Read all about our first session here.

The sessions are free to attend for all members of Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, and their families, and will also include participating guest members from our charity partner, Combat Stress. For more information and to sign up, call the Sporting and Partnership team on 0800 035 6409.

Archery at Linburn

Archery coaching sessions are run at our Linburn Centre by The Veteran Archers every week.

The sessions run on Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, and veterans can drop in at any time to join in.

Call our Sporting and Partnership team now to book your space: 0800 035 6409

These sessions are free to attend and open to all Sight Scotland Veterans Service Users, and all ability levels.

Join our new Veterans Sight Support Group

Join our new Veterans Sight Support Group (VSSG) in the Lothians.

Our aim is to support veterans living with sight loss through peer connection, shared learning, and access to relevant support services.

Join our new group on Monday 4th August, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at The Hollies Day Café, 183 High Street, Musselburgh EH21 7DE.

For more information and to book your space, call our team on 0800 035 6409.

This group is open to veterans with sight loss who are already receiving or signed up for support from Sight Scotland Veterans, so if you’re not yet registered with us and would like to join the group, please call us on 0800 035 6409 for more details.

Find out more about the support you can receive from Sight Scotland as a veteran here.

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.