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.
Archery Club at Hawkhead
Our hotly-anticipated monthly Archery Club sessions have made a comeback, and return to the Hawkhead Centre this Spring.
Run by our Sporting and Partnership team, the session will be held once a month on a Saturday from 10:00am - 1:00pm and will be led by Head Archery Coach, Rod.
Our next session is running Saturday 26th April from 10:00am to 1:00pm. You can call us now to book your space: 0800 035 6409.
Not sure what to expect? Our first session took place on Saturday 15 March which you can read all about 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.
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 and help us grow this monthly club!
This is a monthly activity, so even if you have missed the previous dates, you're welcome to join later sessions. For more information and to sign up, call the Sporting and Partnership team on 0800 035 6409.
Archery at Linburn
Every Sunday at our Linburn Centre, we hold a archery coaching sessions for Sight Scotland Veterans service users, run by our Scottish Archery coach.
The sessions run from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and veterans can drop in at any time and get involved.
Open to Sight Scotland Veterans service users, at all ability levels.
For more information, call 0800 035 6409.
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.
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.
Other events
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Activity locations and events in Grampaian
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Activity locations and events in the Highlands
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Our new names
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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.