Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

Agnes' story

Veteran Agnes Houston MBE has neurological sight loss as a result of dementia. She regularly attends Sight Scotland Veterans' Hawkhead Centre and has received long cane training with the charity's rehabilitation team.

Monty's story

William Montgomerie, aged 61 of North Ayrshire, served 35 years in the forces, beginning his career aged just 15 at the Scottish Infantry Depot in the Bridge of Don before moving onto the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 

'Web of support': Brechin veteran's wife on Sight Scotland Veterans

Sheena Tasker shares how Sight Scotland Veterans has supported her family after her husband Mike became a member.

Norrie's story

This article was first published in 2018 when Sight Scotland Veterans was known as Scottish War Blinded.  

Macular degeneration: George's story

Veteran George talks about how macular degeneration affected him and the support he receives from Sight Scotland Veterans.

Sam's story

Sam is a National Service veteran with the eye condition macular degeneration. Since joining Sight Scotland Veterans, he has received support from the charity's rehabilitation team and his local outreach worker.

Bryce's story

Bryce Campbell, 86, of Edinburgh, is a National Service veteran with glaucoma who receives support from Sight Scotland Veterans.

Inspiring and Emotional - A Weekend I Will Never Forget

Sight Scotland Veterans Press Officer shares his experience of the Cenotaph Parade.

Learning to use digital technology with sight loss

RAF veteran Jim has macular degeneration. Read about how his Synapptic tablet has 'changed his life'.

Del's story

Royal Air Force veteran, Del, has significant sight loss following a stroke. The determined veteran is regaining his favourite hobbies with specialist equipment and support from Sight Scotland Veterans.

WWII veteran recalls tracking Doodlebug missiles across English skies

World War II veteran Jean Smart has always appreciated smart equipment – whether it’s the one-cup kettle she uses these days, or a magnetic stick she used to chart the path of flying bombs.

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