Sight Scotland

Thank you to everyone who ran the Supernova Kelpies for Sight Scotland this weekend! 🌟 Your fundraising helps us provide vital support to people living with sight loss across Scotland. Want to join the team? Sign up for Supernova Forth this Nov: supernovarun.com/forthroadbridge

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: justgiving.com/campaign/funda…

Good luck to everyone taking on the Supernova Kelpies. 🌟 We can’t wait to see you light up the night. Every step taken and every pound raised makes a real difference for people living with sight loss across Scotland. We’ll be cheering you on! #SupernovaKelpieRun

@agendascotland @networkrail @scotgov @FionaHyslop Thank you for the warm welcome at Waverley, Martin! We truly appreciate the support from the @networkrail and @ScotRail teams. Having staff who understand the importance of accessible travel is vital for passenger confidence. A huge day for the #FairRail campaign! ✨

🚆✨ Making rail more accessible 👋♿️ A great moment at Edinburgh Waverley as @networkrail welcomed @SightScotland colleagues & campaigners on their way to the Scottish Parliament. 🙌🧑‍🤝‍🧑 They were travelling for an important announcement from @scotgov @FionaHyslop, confirming that free rail travel for companions of blind and partially sighted people is here to stay. It’s a really positive step, following Sight Scotland's Fair Rail campaign, and recognises how essential companions are in helping people travel safely and confidently by rail. 👏📺 Campaigners specifically noted the warm welcome they always receive from our teams at Waverley and Glasgow Central when they travel, and from @ScotRail colleagues more widely. 👉 You can read more at lnkd.in/e9DrcYcs

Well done to all involved ftom @SightScotland …. But of course my barley had to get in the video 😂

Today, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, @FionaHyslop announced that we're making free rail travel for visually impaired people and their companions permanent from 1, April 2026. More information below ⤵️ @SightScotland | @transcotland | @scotgov

@transcotland @FionaHyslop @SightScotVets @scotgov @ScotRail @NetworkRailSCOT We are delighted to see this permanent change. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback during the pilot - your lived experience has directly shaped a fairer, more accessible transport network for blind and partially sighted people across Scotland. 🚝

Today, @FionaHyslop announces that we're making free rail travel for visually impaired people and their companions permanent. This follows overwhelmingly positive feedback from our year-long pilot. Read more ➡️ sightscotland.org.uk/articles/blog/… @SightScotland | @SightScotVets | @scotgov

@lifeofeve_xo @FionaHyslop We are so glad to hear this! Ensuring rail travel is accessible and affordable is a huge win for independence. Thank you for sharing what this means for your regular journeys.

This is an incredible project that benefits so many people. ✨ And, now, it’s more than a pilot. As a visually impaired person, who uses the trains on a regular basis, at least twice a week, sometimes more, this is life-changing. Thank you, @FionaHyslop and @SightScotland. 🚝

We are delighted that Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has confirmed free rail travel for companions of visually impaired people is now PERMANENT! A huge thank you to the veterans and supporters who helped us turn this pilot into a reality. 🔗 sightscotland.org.uk/articles/blog/…

Scotland’s rehabilitation revolution starts now. New vision impairment rehab courses at @UniStrathclyde mark the first step in ending the postcode lottery of support. Vison Collaborative Scotland's, Susan Shippey, explains how this is just the beginning. tfn.scot/opinion/scotla…

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: 🔗 sightscotland.org.uk/articles/infor…

Real change starts with listening. Our Sight Loss Councils bring lived experience into decisions that shape everyday life. 🔗 sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-ch…

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. 🔗 deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/02/17/con…

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. 🔗 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: sightscotland.org.uk/articles/infor…

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? 🔗 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

@RichardBakerMP Thank you for sharing.

Excellent and vital campaign by @SightScotland.

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. 🔗 sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-ch…

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 2026 manifesto calls for urgent investment 🔗 sightscotland.org.uk/influencing-ch…

A new Eye Hospital for Edinburgh must be an urgent priority for the next Scottish Government. In this piece from @edinburghpaper, our call for modern, accessible eye health services is highlighted as part of our 2026 manifesto. #SP2026 #EyeHealth 🔗 edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/new-edinb…