Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR)

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Scotland's oldest ex-Service charity. Founded in 1910 we house & support 200+ veterans each year.

18/06/2026

Not the ideal start to Royal Highland Show: someone pinched the seats from the SVR gazebo overnight 😡We know military people are known for standing to attention, but come on! Our volunteers and staff would prefer the option to take the weight of their feet thank you!

Undeterred, we have now sent for reinforcement chairs and, despite this minor setback, we are raring to go💪 So please come and say hello.

You will find the Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) stand in 1st Ave of the Lifestyle Village of the showground. Just look for the big wheel and we're close by. We will be on hand from Thursday to Sunday to talk about our charity's work providing supported housing to Veterans experiencing homelessness, and sharing information about our new occupational therapy-focused Foothold project.

17/06/2026

Our thanks to the kind people from investment company Invesis, who very thoughtfully reached out to Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) to make a donation of six lovely bouquets to brighten up our Edinburgh residence Whitefoord House. Thank you so much🙏💐

12/06/2026

We are delighted to share with you Scottish Veterans Residences' annual report for 2025, which you can read online using this link:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e504cb6178.html

The annual report is packed with statistics, stories and snapshots illustrating our charity's impact supporting Veterans experiencing homelessness. As our Chief Executive Martin Nadin summarises in the report: "2025: Commitment, co-operation, commemoration. Another busy year supporting Veterans.”

Printed copies will be sent out to everyone on our mailing list later this month, but if you would like to receive a copy, then please email: [email protected] with your name and address.

11/06/2026

It's , and Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) got involved by returning to Loch Leven for our annual cycling round one of Scotland's beauty spots. We had Veterans from all 3 SVR residences taking part in the 13-mile route, and even somehow managed to dodge the rain showers. Our thanks to Sinclair Cycles Loch Leven for their support 🙏

09/06/2026

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) currently have rooms available at Whitefoord House, Edinburgh, so if you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran who is in need or experiencing homelessness, please get in touch with us.

You can do this by filling out the online enquiry form on our website: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pq18sjDGtz or by giving us a call on 0300 131 6755 or 0131 556 6827.

Our supported housing is open to:
✅Former members of the Armed Forces, of all ages, from across the UK and occasionally beyond
✅Ex-members of the Merchant Marine
✅Men and women
✅Widows of ex-Service personnel
✅Adult children of those who have served

06/06/2026

On this day (6 June) in 1944 D-Day - the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare took place in Normandy, France. We remember and pay tribute to the bravery of all involved and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The statistics of D-Day, codenamed Operation Overlord, are staggering. The Allies used over 5,000 ships and landing craft to land more than 150,000 troops on five beaches in Normandy. The operation began the liberation of France and the rest of Western Europe, and laid the foundations for the Allied victory on the Western Front.

03/06/2026

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) have a mixed group of residents away on an activities trip in Moffat this week, and the first full day was great fun. The Veterans took part in Canadian canoeing with some 'swimming' 🤓, biking at Glentress Forest and then golf in the evening. Darren, our Activities Co-ordinator said: "Moffat, as always, is delivering the goods and the weather was kind to us! It was a long day but the troops are really enjoying the experience and the outdoor environment."

Address

53 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH88BS

Telephone

+443001316755

Website

http://www.svronline.org/

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