Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Our veteran's touching Remembrance Day poem honouring the sacrifice made by service personnel

RAF veteran Dave Phillips has written two poems for Remembrance Day. The poems explore themes of sacrifice and the psychological impact of war.

Stephen gains a new lease of life after his stroke

When Stephen Jennings suffered a massive stroke in his front room, wife-of-23-years Brenda was there for him – and she has barely left his side since. 

Veteran has a buzz for life again after help from Sight Scotland Veterans

Former soldier David Martin survived being on the frontline in Afghanistan, but the biggest fight of his life followed after he was involved in a near-fatal car crash.

Veteran who lost her sight overnight regains independence

Imagine going to sleep one night, and waking up the next morning unable to see – that is what happened to one of our veterans, Janice Mitchell

Glenrothes veteran stars in new TV advert for Sight Scotland Veterans

An army veteran with visual impairment is starring in a new TV advert on STV. Derek Donaldson the difference in his independence since he received support from Sight Scotland Veterans has been "night and day".

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