Help change a life today
One in five people will start to live with sight loss in their lifetime.
You can help them get the support they need in this life-changing moment.
What we do
Individual and Group Support
At Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, we’ve made some changes to how our services operate which impact our service users.
Education
We are the specialists that parents and our partners can trust to provide the best learning and education opportunities for children and young people who are blind or partially sighted.
Research
We are committed to preventing avoidable blindness and sight loss by funding research into cures and treatments. Our research will help change the lives of many people with sight loss.
Information, Advice and Resources
Whether you're looking for guidance for yourself, or want to know more about how to support someone with sight loss or blindness, we are here to help.
Your Will Power
Leaving Sight Scotland, a gift in your will can help fund research to tackle genetic eye conditions and provide specialist care for those with sight loss. Use your #WillPower to transform the lives of future generations.
Enterprise
Braille bookshop and transcription services from the Scottish Braille Press.
Your Guide to Accessible Arts at the Edinburgh Festivals 2026
Our 2026 round-up of the venues and organisations committed to making the arts more inclusive for people with visual impairment at Edinburgh's festivals.
Find out more
Latest News
Staff and former pupils of the Royal Blind School get special recognition at the Royal Garden Party
Former Royal Blind School pupils, Sam and Jemima, and qualified teacher of the visually impaired, Pam, are recognised with an invitation to attend the Royal Garden Party to celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Edinburgh Marathon runners Javi and Nuria champion inclusive running for people with sight loss
A visually impaired runner and his wife are taking on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise awareness of sight loss, inclusive running, and accessibility in sport while fundraising for Sight Scotland.
News and stories
Find the latest news, blogs and case studies covering issues around sight loss. Read uplifting, insightful and inspiring stories from Sight Scotland, one of Scotland's oldest charities.
Policy and Campaigns Work
Fair Rail Campaign
The Sight Scotland Fair Rail Campaign is calling for free rail travel across Scotland for companions of those with visual impairments.
Accessible Venues
Accessible venues are essential to ensure people with visual impairment can enjoy events, concerts and performances.
Our Campaigns
Our dedicated Sight Scotland policy team work with blind and partially sighted people to campaign for positive change. Read more about our campaigning work here.