RNIB Scotland

21/08/2026

The deadline is approaching!

We're looking for a Haggeye Coordinator to join our team. Haggeye is RNIB Scotland's youth forum for blind and partially sighted young people, aged 16 -27.

This is a great role where you'll be supporting young people to have their voices heard, deliver events and training, build partnerships, manage volunteers, and coordinate Haggeye's involvement with the Scottish Youth Parliament.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4woYiu8

[Image description: Graphic says Come and work with us! The haggeye logo- a haggis character with a tartan beret- is poking out from the corner.]

19/08/2026

Café VI High Tea- Book your place!

We're delighted to invite you to our High Tea afternoon on 16 September at 1pm.

Enjoy a delicious selection of:
Sandwiches A homemade scone A slice of cake A traybake Tea or coffee

Tickets are £15 per person, and booking is essential. To reserve your place, please email [email protected] by 7 September 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see you there!

[Image description: A plate with a doily with all the treats listed above- sandwiches, cake, traybakes and a scone. A nice vase of flowers decorates the table too.]

18/08/2026

A wee reminder that we're looking to start groups in Dingwall and Nairn with our pals Highland BlindCraft Sensory Services!

We're holding some taster sessions this week for anyone with sight loss who would like to come along. It's a chance to connect with others living with sight loss, share experiences and enjoy a friendly chat over a cup of tea.

We'll be at:
Dingwall Community Centre on Wednesday 19th August, 2:30pm - 4:00pm;

and Nairn Library on Thursday 20th August 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

To register, contact Highland Blindcraft Sensory Services on 01463 210558 or e-mail: [email protected]

[Image description: A photo of the front of Nairn Library, with blue signage and the library name in Gaelic and English.]

17/08/2026

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is well underway and we've been supporting you to navigate through the chaos!

Our sighted guide volunteers, like Jessica, have been helping blind and partially sighted festival-goers like Majorie and Heather, to get to, from, and between shows.

If you'd like support when visiting the Fringe, here's all the information about arranging a sighted guide volunteer: https://www.edfringe.com/experience/accessibility/sighted-guide-service/

[Image description: Volunteer Jessica with Marjorie and Heather, sitting together at a Fringe show.]

14/08/2026

Conor's been hosting a sight loss awareness session with the crew at Ayr Community Fire Station!

These sessions allow organisations to learn more about the different types of visual impairment and how to provide the right support to blind and partially sighted people. This is especially important in an emergency situation where the crew need to know how best to help someone.

If your organisation is interested in sight loss awareness training, get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out more.

[Image descriptions: 1. Three fire service colleagues and Conor wearing a pink RNIB Scotland t-shirt, standing in front of a fire engine. 2 and 3. Sighted guiding practice- one colleague guides another wearing a blindfold.]

13/08/2026

We have two roles open in Scotland!

Maybe you could be our next Haggeye Coordinator, working with young blind and partially sighed adults aged 16-27, across Scotland. This is a great role where you'll be supporting young people to have their voices heard, deliver events and training, build partnerships, manage volunteers, and coordinate Haggeye's involvement with the Scottish Youth Parliament. More information: https://bit.ly/4woYiu8

This post is jointly funded by Young Start, a programme delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland, and by players of Postcode Lottery.

Or maybe you could join our ECLO team- Eye Care Liaison Officers, with our latest role in Dumfries. This is a rewarding role providing emotional support, information and guidance to support people affected by sight loss. More information: https://bit.ly/4xDZHOK

[Image description: Graphic says Come and work with us!]

12/08/2026

The forecast is clearing for this evening, so Scotland might get a glimpse of the eclipse - but remember to watch it safely!

Follow the tips below to look after your sight ☀🌙

11/08/2026

Yesterday, we accompanied Patricia Ferguson MP on a walk around Anniesland to highlight the hazards and obstacles that can make it difficult or dangerous for blind and partially sighted people to get about.

Big thanks to our volunteers Debbie and Alan who shared their own experiences of navigating during the walk. We also provided sim-specs, glasses which simulate different sight loss conditions, including cloudy (cataract), blotchy (retinopathy), and tunnel (glaucoma) vision.

Read the full story at: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26452539.glasgow-mp-patricia-ferguson-joins-rnib-scotland-walk/

[Image descriptions: 1. Eileen and Patricia walking past an A-board on the street. 2. Walking down the pavement, guided by Eileen, Patricia is wearing glaucoma sim-specs, while Debbie and Alan navigate with their white canes. 3. Eileen points out an obstacle on the pathway, while Patricia is wearing light-perception-only SimSpecs. 4. Patricia and Eileen next to a bike rack with a bike sticking out onto the walkway. 5. Smiling photo of Alan, Eileen, Patricia and Debbie standing together on the pavement.]

Patricia Ferguson for Glasgow West

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Good news for eye care in Highlands and Islands!

Last month, we shared our concerns about Loganair’s intention to reduce flights between Inverness, the Western Isles, and Orkney and Shetland due to financial pressures. This decision could delay essential eye care and increase avoidable sight loss among patients.

We lobbied and engaged with, Scottish Government Ministers, Loganair, in the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), six Highland and Island MSPs and the two island MPs, as well as to all seven MSP members of the Scottish Parliament Transport Committee about the impact on eye patient care.

We're pleased to hear the announcement that Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial) has received more than £1million Scottish government funding to reinstate the frequency of connections from Inverness to Stornoway Kirkwall and Sumburgh. These restored flights are due to start in October, and we'll continue to monitor the situation, and campaign on behalf of patients affected.

Loganair reduced the services to Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh last month.