Sight Scotland

September is Dementia Awareness Month.

Unfortunately many people who have dementia also experience sight loss leading to greater confusion, social isolation and increase the risk of falling.

Sight Scotland needs your help to support those living with sight loss and visual impairments.

Support us today: https://ow.ly/vgHu50TctXR

Congratulations to ex Royal Blind School student and Team ParalympicsGB athlete Stephen Clegg who took home gold in the S12 men's 100m backstroke and set a new world record this weekend in Paris!



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Edinburgh Council slammed over 'limited funding' for 'deathtrap' junction
The junction at Telford Road and Hillhouse Road has been labelled 'deathtrap junction' due to its fast-moving traffic and lack of pedestrian crossing facilities.

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Edinburgh Council slammed over 'limited funding' for 'deathtrap' junction The junction at Telford Road and Hillhouse Road has been labelled 'deathtrap junction' due to its fast-moving traffic and lack of pedestrian crossing facilities.

It was great to meet up with Pleasance Theatre this August to speak about some of the ways we can make the Fringe Festival more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Our Policy Group member, Hussein, experienced an Audio Described show too and gave feedback on this. We look to working with you next year on visual impairment awareness training.

Ellen Doherty who has macular degeneration due to Stargardt’s disease, became one of Scotland’s first Sight Loss Council volunteers earlier this year and is determined to inspire others to make accessibility a priority.

Ellen, who is speaking at a Fringe Event on street accessibility this weekend as part of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Conference in Edinburgh, is a highly independent person but she still faces daily challenges including poor street accessibility.

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Ellen Aims to Inspire a Future Focused on Accessibility Ellen Doherty, 47, who has macular degeneration due to Stargardt’s disease, became one of Scotland’s first Sight Loss Council volunteers earlier this year and is determined to inspire others to make accessibility a priority. Ellen, who is speaking at a Fringe Event on street accessibility this w...

Proposed improvements to a “deathtrap junction” will not do enough to increase pedestrian safety, according to a charity which campaigns for bind and partially sighted people.

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Charity says council cash not enough to fix safety issues at 'deathtrap junction' Proposed improvements to a “deathtrap junction” will not do enough to increase pedestrian safety, according to a charity which campaigns for bind and partially sighted people.

Sight Scotland have joined forces with local Inverleith ward councillors and concerned pedestrians, the charity warned that the £50,000 allocated will ‘barely make a difference’ in the area known as the Farmer’s Junction.

It is known to be one of the busiest junctions in the capital, and said its pedestrian crossings are ‘woefully inadequate’ as they already lack audible signals and revolving cones, with many in need of basic repairs.

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Sight Scotland slams Edinburgh Council for inadequate funding at 'Deathtrap' Junction Sight Scotland and local councillors have joined forces to call on increased investment to the 'Deathtrap' Farmer's Junction in Edinburgh.

Fantastic meeting with Transport Scotland today to discuss details about the pilot scheme for free companion rail travel on ScotRail trains. It's great to have your backing of Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans Fair Rail Campaign to make train travel accessible for people with visual impairment.

Join at the final Kiltwalk of 2024!

The final event of the year is being held in Edinburgh on Sunday 15 September. Choose to take on a Wee Wander (5 miles), Big Stroll (11 miles) or a Mighty Stride (20 miles).

To claim your free place follow the link and fill in our Kiltwalk contact form: https://ow.ly/qsL150T7zZN

Kiltwalk Join team Sight Scotland and help us tackle vision loss. The Kiltwalk is back for 2024 and is taking place in four locations throughout the country: Glasgow - 28 April Aberdeen - 2 June Dundee – 11 August Edinburgh – 15 September

We are currently hiring for a Play Worker role at our Kidscene location.

This is an incredibly rewarding role working with children who have additional support needs as well as a vision impairment and making sure they feel safe and included.

We encourage the children to choose from an array of interesting activities and provide a safe, quality play and care club, within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

If you are interested in this role please follow the link below to find out more and apply:

Play Worker - Kidscene, 43-45 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh Kidscene is an after school and holiday club for children from the schools in the Morningside area, children from the Royal Blind School and who have additional support needs as well as a vision impairment. We ensure all the children who attend Kidscene feel safe and included. We encourage the ch

Want to enjoy some of the best sights Scotland has to offer while raising money for a great cause? Join us for the final Kiltwalk of 2024 in Edinburgh on Sunday 15 September!

Join for a Wee Wander, Big Stroll or Mighty Stride at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 15 September.

We are offering free places to all our walkers. Email [email protected] or complete the form on our website https://ow.ly/voOb50T4bRh to sign up today!

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Congratulations to Sight Scotland Finance Director Nikolaos for completing the 2024 Scottish Half Marathon in a fantastic 01:44:13!

Thank you again for running to raise money for Sight Scotland!

You can make a donation to Nikolaos' fundraiser here:

https://ow.ly/Kl3C50T28tF

Summerhall and Zoo Venues are prioritising accessibility at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by teaming up with Sight Loss Councils and Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors, including those with visual impairments.

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Venues Place Accessibility First At Edinburgh Fringe Summerhall and Zoo Venues are prioritising accessibility at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by teaming up with Sight Loss Councils and Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors, including those with visual impairments.

Congratulations to Rhea for completing the 2024 Scottish Half Marathon in a fantastic 02:18:21!

Thank you again for running to raise money for Sight Scotland!

You can still make a donation to Rhea's fundraiser here:

https://ow.ly/Hj1m50T270T

Congratulations to our amazing runners who took on the 2024 Scottish Half and 10K for us yesterday!

Sight Scotland Finance Director, Nikolaos Koutris, is running the Scottish Half Marathon on the 18th of August to raise awareness for high eye pressure and to encourage people to have their eyes checked regularly.

Read more about Nikolaos' story below:

https://ow.ly/tSVh50SZ6p8

You can support Nikolaos and Sight Scotland by donating to his fundraiser here:

https://ow.ly/Fh9n50SZ6p7

Nikolaos Koutris Takes on Half Marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure. This condition, known medically as ocular hypertension, is the leading cause of glaucoma and, if left untreated, can c...

Good Luck to our Scottish Half and 10K runners, who will be putting their best foot forward for Sight Scotland this Sunday. We hope you enjoy the beautiful East Lothian coastal views along your route tomorrow!

Well done to Kiltwalkers Freya and Eilidh for completing the Dundee Kiltwalk! They have taken on 3 Kiltwalks this year to raise funds for the Royal Blind School!

There is still time to donate to their fundraiser! Donate here:
https://ow.ly/CvWT50SZlbo

Sight Scotland Finance Director, Nikolaos Koutris, is running the Scottish Half Marathon on the 18th of August to raise awareness for high eye pressure and to encourage people to have their eyes checked regularly.

Read more about Nikolaos' story below:

https://ow.ly/pyKk50SZ6kF

You can support Nikolaos and Sight Scotland by donating to his fundraiser here:
https://ow.ly/ANXB50SYlJR

Nikolaos Koutris Takes on Half Marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure. This condition, known medically as ocular hypertension, is the leading cause of glaucoma and, if left untreated, can c...

Sight Scotland Finance Director, Nikolaos Koutris, is running the Scottish Half Marathon on the 18th of August to raise awareness for high eye pressure and to encourage people to have their eyes checked regularly.

Read more about Nikolaos' story below:

https://ow.ly/JKq650SYlJS

You can support Nikolaos and Sight Scotland by donating to his fundraiser here:
https://ow.ly/XzsA50SYlJQ

Nikolaos Koutris Takes on Half Marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure. This condition, known medically as ocular hypertension, is the leading cause of glaucoma and, if left untreated, can c...

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. In the UK, inherited retinal dystrophies such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Stargardt disease are the most common cause of blindness in children. Regular eye tests are critical to identifying eye conditions early and preventing further damage.

A reminder that our Peer Support Group for people with Visual Impairments or Sight Loss returns 16 August at The Knightswood Library from 11am-1pm.

There is no need to register, we look forward to welcoming you there!

Well done to all the Dundee Kiltwalkers! We hope you had a brilliant day!​

Thank you for putting your best foot forward and supporting those with sight loss in Scotland.

More pictures to follow!

Good Luck to all our Kiltwalkers, who will be taking on Wee Wanders, Big Strolls and Mighty Strides this weekend at the Dundee Kiltwalk. We hope you have a great day!

Sight Scotland Finance Director, Nikolaos Koutris, is running the Scottish Half Marathon on the 18th of August to raise awareness for high eye pressure and to encourage people to have their eyes checked regularly.

Nikolaos was recently diagnosed with high eye pressure, which can lead to glaucoma and eventually sight loss if left untreated.

By raising money for Sight Scotland, he is ensuring that we can continue to provide vital support people for people who are experiencing sight loss across Scotland.

You can support Nikolaos and Sight Scotland by donating to his fundraiser here:

Nikolas's fundraiser for Sight Scotland Help Nikolaos Koutris raise money to support Sight Scotland