Capability Scotland

17/08/2026

We are so proud to share that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined us at our Riccarton Hub on Friday, as we celebrated 80 years of Capability Scotland!

The Duchess, our Royal Patron, spent the afternoon with supported people, staff, volunteers and guests, hearing all about the experiences and achievements from across Capability Scotland, before cutting a specially created 80th anniversary cake with the team.

Another highlight of the day was Her Royal Highness officially opening our brand new YouthZone Play Park, unveiling a plaque to mark the occasion.

As our Chief Executive Brian Logan put it, our organisation may have changed a lot since 1946, but our purpose hasn't: supporting disabled people to have choice, independence and equality of opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who made Friday such a special day for the whole Capability Scotland community!"

24/07/2026

Take on an 80 themed fundraising challenge for Capability Scotland’s 80th Anniversary!

This year we’re celebrating 80 Years of Caring – and we want you to be part of it!

80 for 80 is our special anniversary fundraising challenge where you can take on any activity linked to the number 80, raise funds, and help shape the next chapter of our work.

Choose a challenge, raise funds and make an impact.

Whether it's 80km, 80 laps, 80,000 steps, 80 minutes, 80 cakes, it all makes a difference.

Read more: https://www.capability.scot/80for80

23/07/2026

We are so grateful to East Lothian Council's Amenity Service team for putting together a stunning floral display in North Berwick to celebrate our 80th anniversary.

We spoke with Johnn Stevens, the service’s depot manager at North Berwick, who explains the process of designing and planting the display.

The carpet bed will be visited by Britain in Bloom judges in August as North Berwick represents Scotland in the competition. We wish the team the best of luck! 🌷

READ MORE: https://www.capability.scot/news/1671-north-berwick-floral-bed-display
East Lothian Council

23/07/2026

Read more about the beautiful floral display in North Berwick, recognising our 80th anniversary, below⬇️

A stunning floral display has been created by our staff to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Capability Scotland.
Both the charity and local community have been delighted by the carpet bedding display in North Berwick’s Lodge Grounds.
Members of our Amenity Services team brought to life the colourful tribute to mark the charity’s eight-decade milestone.
Pictured are (left to right) gardeners Danny Lamb, Ross Hutchison and Derek Adams, who planted the display, Johnn Stevens, the service’s depot manager at North Berwick who designed it, and Victoria Roberts from Capability Scotland.
More info: https://orlo.uk/fJJiv

12/07/2026

There's more to social care than care roles. Our Estates Team at Upper Springland in Perth have vacancies available right now, proving that it takes a diverse team behind the scenes to support our customers to live life to the full.

We are currently recruiting for Drivers, Assistant Maintenance Officers (Fixed-Term Contract and Relief), Housekeepers, and Catering Assistants to help maintain a comfortable, safe, and smoothly run service.

These practical roles are vital to our community, with positions offering competitive pay starting at £12.71 per hour, up to 37 hours per week, excellent pension contributions, and a generous 32 days of holiday.

If you are a practical, reliable individual looking for a rewarding role where your daily work truly matters, please visit our vacancies page to view the specific requirements for each role.

Apply here: https://www.capability.scot/careers/capability-scotland-vacancies?filters%5B%5D=Perth&filters%5B%5D=

09/07/2026

We are hiring permanent Community Living Assistants in Wishaw and surrounding areas, with contracts of up to 37 hours per week with flexible shift options.

This rewarding role involves supporting adults with disabilities in their own homes, requiring a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave, an 8% pension contribution, fully funded SVQ qualifications, and a £600 referral incentive.

Due to specific service requirements, this position is for female applicants only, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date on 30 July 2026.

APPLY HERE: https://www.capability.scot/careers/capability-scotland-vacancies/1625-community-living-assistants-wishaw-surrounding-areas

06/07/2026

We are thrilled to launch our brand-new Engagement and Involvement Strategy!

Our Deputy Director of Services, Sean, sums it up perfectly in the video below: this strategy puts the voices, choices, and experiences of the people we support at the heart of absolutely everything we do.

Over the next three years, we are focusing on meaningful involvement and co-production so that everyone has the power to shape their own support and drive change across our charity.

We were also delighted to speak with Suzanne and Mark for the launch today, and we're looking forward to hearing much more from them later in the year!

The new strategy is now live on our website and is available in accessible formats too. Click the link to read it now:

03/07/2026

Following on from the success of Corseford College's graduation yesterday, we are pleased to announce that the Corseford College Art Show 2026 is open for visitors!

The show contains art from across all of Corseford College students, made using a range of different accessible techniques. Pieces on display are available for purchase.

The show is open from 2nd July - 10th July between 10am-3pm.

Venue: India of Inchinnan, Greenock Rd, Inchinnan, Renfrew PA4 9LH

02/07/2026

Today, we celebrated the graduation of our incredible second cohort at Corseford College! 🎉

It was a fantastic day filled with love, laughter, and a few happy tears as family, friends, and staff came together to recognise the outstanding achievements, resilience, and hard work of our remarkable students.

Our graduates leave us today having mastered new skills, built lifelong friendships, and created unforgettable memories. They are ready to step into their next exciting chapters and new pathways.

As Scotland’s first dedicated further education college for young people with complex additional support needs, we couldn't be prouder of the barriers these young adults continue to break.

We wish our graduates the absolute best for the future!

Photos by Connor Mollison

01/07/2026

We are immensely proud to share that staff and supported individuals from Capability Scotland recently attended the Royal Garden Party at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

It was a fantastic filled with unforgettable moments, including a special opportunity to chat with Prince Edward!

A massive congratulations to our incredible attendees, Linda, Nan Hearley (who has given 46 years service at Stanmore House School), Trisha, Gillian (who proudly represented us with an astounding 35 years of dedicated service) and Jenny, celebrating an amazing 29 years of service at our Upper Springland Studio ahead of her retirement this December.

In a crowd of over 8,000 people, the team even managed a heart warming chance encounter with Katie, one of our supported individuals from Dundee!

Thank you to our entire team for your unwavering commitment to empowering individuals across Scotland. Decades of care, creativity, and dedication deserve to be celebrated fit for royalty!

Holyrood Palace The Royal Family