Imagine your sight changes tomorrow. Daily tasks like making tea or using the washing machine can suddenly feel daunting.
We’re raising funds for Community Starter Packs to help people across Scotland stay independent at home.
Donate here: https://justgiving.com/campaign/fundastarterpack
It’s World Glaucoma Day. 🌍
Glaucoma often has no early symptoms, making regular eye tests vital for early detection. In Scotland, NHS eye exams are free and can help save your sight.
Don't wait for your vision to change - book an eye test today.
#WorldGlaucomaDay #EyeHealth #SightLoss
You can view the question and answer from today's session here: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
Free companion rail travel for blind and partially sighted people in Scotland is now PERMANENT!
A huge thank you to the veterans and supporters who helped us turn this pilot into a reality.
Full story here: https://sightscotland.org.uk/articles/blog/fair-rail-here-to-stay
Happy #WorldBookDay 📚
We believe reading is for everyone. That’s why our Scottish Braille Press works to turn the latest stories into Braille and large print.
Reading isn't just about what you see - it's about where the story takes you.
Find out about accessible reading: https://bit.ly/4suQYMh
Leaving school is a big step, especially if you’re living with visual impairment.
We’re piloting a new 9-month paid internship in Edinburgh, designed for visually impaired school leavers in Scotland.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4kT9NWM
When did you last have an eye test?
In Scotland, NHS-funded eye examinations are free and can detect more than just vision changes, they can spot early signs of other health conditions too.
No GP referral needed.
Find out more:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rZ3QcW
Real change starts with listening.
Our Sight Loss Councils bring lived experience into decisions that shape everyday life.
🔗 https://sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-change/lived-experience/sight-loss-councils-scotland
A contractor has been appointed for the new Eye Hospital at the BioQuarter.
Long overdue, but welcome. Now we need clear timelines and delivery of a modern, fully accessible facility.
Patients cannot wait any longer.
🔗 https://bit.ly/46aBu7q
Car drifting in Fife?
We have 20 places for visually impaired veterans to take part in an accessible driving experience with Speed of Sight on 4 or 5 August.
£20 per person. Self-travel to central pick-up point required.
Register Interest: https://bit.ly/4roqMCL
More Info: https://bit.ly/46fO8lw
“I just saw shapes and colours. There were no letters.”
At 58, Susan’s macular degeneration progressed rapidly. She speaks about stopping driving, the emotional impact, and the support that helped her rebuild confidence.
February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3OeLAy1
Not sure where to start after a visual impairment diagnosis?
From benefits to transport and support, we’ve brought together clear, practical information in one place.
🔗 https://sightscotland.org.uk/info-and-advice
Registered blind from birth, this photographer has developed his own way of seeing the world.
In this short film and article, he shares how he captures his images and what photography means to him.
Take a few minutes to hear his story: https://bit.ly/3Oq52Yp
Shades aren’t just for summer.
Bright winter light and long hours on screens can cause eye strain and discomfort. Simple habits like sunglasses outdoors and regular screen breaks may help with comfort.
Have you tried the 20-20-20 rule?
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rQ8QAS
This building was condemned years ago.
Yet it’s still delivering eye care to thousands across Scotland.
We need investment. And we need a new Eye Hospital in Edinburgh.
🔗 https://sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-change/election-2026
Nearly 66,000 people were waiting for ophthalmology appointments in Sept 2025. In the Lothians, over half now wait more than 12 months.
These aren’t just numbers. They represent lives on hold.
Our manifesto calls for urgent investment: https://sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-change/election-2026
A new Eye Hospital for Edinburgh must be an urgent priority for the next Scottish Government.
In this piece from Edinburgh Evening News, our call for modern, accessible eye health services is highlighted as part of our 2026 manifesto. #SP2026 #EyeHealth
🔗 https://bit.ly/4roq8VN
“Play and Connect has helped Nate so much.”
For Mhairi and her three-year-old son Nate, our Play and Connect sessions have boosted confidence, interaction and joy through sensory play and music.
Early intervention matters.
🔗 https://sightscotland.org.uk/articles/case-study/play-and-connect
“The Linburn Centre helped me believe in life again.”
At our Linburn Centre in West Lothian, veterans are rebuilding confidence, independence and friendships with people who understand their experiences.
📞 0800 035 6409 | sightscotlandveterans.org.uk
https://bit.ly/3Ms5ogA
From braille on baked beans to bus stops that are safe for visually impaired riders.
A good conversation today with @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social about everyday barriers that shouldn’t still exist in 2026, from floating bus stops to inaccessible payment terminals.
Floating bus stops can make everyday travel stressful and unsafe for people with visual impairment.
In this article, Bilal, a member of our policy group, backs our call for an immediate halt to their rollout in Scotland until safety is proven.
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https://bit.ly/4bB2u3r
Spaces are filling fast for the Supernova Kelpies 5K.
Run, jog or walk under the stars and secure a free charity place by supporting Sight Scotland or Sight Scotland Veterans.
Email sam.smith@sightscotland.org.uk to sign up.
Free companion rail travel is helping people get out and about across Scotland.
George, a veteran at our Hawkhead Centre, uses the Eye+1 pilot to travel with his wife and explore more together.
Used the scheme?
Share your story: policy@sightscotland.org.uk
Your voice matters.
Voting can feel daunting if you’re visually impaired. We’ve pulled together clear, practical information to help you understand your options and feel confident when the time comes.
🔗 https://sightscotland.org.uk/articles/blog/vote-scottish-parliament-elections-2026
Your voice matters! Thanks to everyone who completed the survey by Transport Scotland on the pilot for free companion rail travel for Eye +1 NEC cardholders. Your feedback helps us strengthen the case to make sure this policy is here to stay!
Good luck to all of our Kiltwalkers in Edinburgh this weekend.
To help support the work we do, or to take on a fundraising event, please visit sightscotland.org.uk/fundraise, or call 0800 024 8973.
#Kiltwalk2025 @kiltwalk
Congratulations to Amanda, a Policy Group member at Sight Scotland, on her new position as Audio Description Association Scotland's first visually impaired chairperson.
Listen to the full story here: audioboom.com/posts/877098...
#Accessibility #Leadership #Inclusion
We recently had a fantastic day at @visibilityScotland where members of Glasgow Sight Loss Council took part in media training delivered by Sight Scotland’s Cause and Engagement team.
For more information about Sight Loss Councils, visit sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-..., or call 0800 024 8973.
This September, Aleks will be taking part in his fourth Kiltwalk to raise funds for Sight Scotland.
Register for your place at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk today and fundraise for Sight Scotland: sightscotland.org.uk/kiltwalk
#EdinburghKiltwalk #SightScotland
Our 30-Day Yoga Challenge starts in just over a week!
You’ll feel the benefits in mind, body and spirit, and you’ll be raising vital funds for people across Scotland living with sight loss.
Sign up today: sightscotland.sync.giving/yoga-challenge
#SightScotlandYoga
