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21/08/2026

BDA Scotland's The Hunterian BSL Tour

BDA Scotland is excited to offer a BSL tour of The Hunterian for the Scottish Deaf community!

The tour will be led by John Wilson, a well-known Deaf tour guide in the UK.

Spaces are very limited, so please contact Helen to book as soon as possible.

Check the poster in the comments for full details.

Thank you to the Scottish Civic Trust for their support in making this tour happen.

BDA Scotland would like to thank The Scottish Government and the Equality & Human Rights Fund for supporting our work to promote the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act (2015), and to Inspiring Scotland for their continued support.

20/08/2026

BDA Scotland is tackling social isolation & loneliness.

In this video, a Deaf person shares their experience of social isolation and loneliness.

Sally from BDA Scotland chats with Abbie about their personal experiences of feeling isolated and lonely. Several interesting points are raised in the conversation and the pair share some tips to reduce isolation and loneliness.

Social isolation and loneliness can happen to anyone, at any age, and can be difficult and upsetting to cope with. Watch to find out what you can do to make things better.

BDA Scotland would like to thank Impact Funding Partners for funding this project.

BDA Scotland – Scottish Justice BSL TourBDA Scotland organised a Scottish Justice BSL Tour in partnership with Police Sc...
18/08/2026

BDA Scotland – Scottish Justice BSL Tour

BDA Scotland organised a Scottish Justice BSL Tour in partnership with Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA). The event provided an opportunity for members of the Deaf community to learn more about access to justice and discuss the support available to Deaf people.

Representatives from Police Scotland, COPFS, SCTS and Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) gave presentations and shared valuable and informative insights. There were many questions from members of the Deaf community, demonstrating a strong interest in learning more about the legal system and the support available to Deaf people.

There were also discussions about Know Your Rights, including the roles of the police, lawyers and courts. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with the Deaf community on issues relating to justice, as well as to look around the building and learn more about its facilities.

BDA Scotland would like to thank Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), and the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) for their support with this event.
We would also like to express our sincere thanks to The Scottish Government and the Equality & Human Rights Fund for supporting our work to promote the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act (2015), and to Inspiring Scotland for their continued support.

BDA Scotland – Scotties in the CityBDA Scotland organised a Scotties in the City walk in Glasgow, bringing together a gr...
14/08/2026

BDA Scotland – Scotties in the City

BDA Scotland organised a Scotties in the City walk in Glasgow, bringing together a group of Deaf people to explore the city centre and take part in the Scottie Hunt.

Participants enjoyed a relaxed walk around Glasgow and spotted 7 large and 3 small Scottie sculptures along the way. It was interesting to see the variety of artwork and learn about the different stories and meanings behind each Scottie.

We finished the day with a cuppa at Café Nero and had a wee blether about the walk. It was a lovely and fun day, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the city, catch up with old friends, meet new people and connect with other members of the Deaf community.

The event is important in tackling social isolation and loneliness by providing a safe and inclusive space for Deaf people to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. It helped strengthen community bonds while supporting individual wellbeing, leaving people with positive memories of a fun and enjoyable day.

We would also like to gratefully acknowledge Impact Funding Partners for their generous support of this project.

BDA Scotland's Social Isolation & Loneliness – KirkcaldyBDA Scotland were delighted to visit Kirkcaldy to meet with memb...
13/08/2026

BDA Scotland's Social Isolation & Loneliness – Kirkcaldy

BDA Scotland were delighted to visit Kirkcaldy to meet with members and talk about how to reduce social isolation and loneliness.

The members were really interested to learn more about the differences between loneliness and isolation, and to receive guidance and advice on how they might tackle/prevent social isolation and loneliness within the Deaf community. We also shared tips on how people could make changes to their lives to increase social opportunities and not feel so lonely.

The visit was a great opportunity for members to talk about their experiences in BSL and share stories of loneliness and/or isolation within family, work and Deaf group settings. The topic sparked a number of very interesting conversations in safe space at Kirkcaldy.

BDA Scotland would like to thank the Deaf community members and Fife Council Deaf Communication Service for allowing us to come along and share this important information with their members.

BDA Scotland would also like to thank Impact Funding Partners for funding this project.

As Deaf young people across Scotland receive their exam results this summer, BDA Scotland has a special message for them...
07/08/2026

As Deaf young people across Scotland receive their exam results this summer, BDA Scotland has a special message for them:

07/08/2026

Glasgow Doors Open Days - British Deaf Association Scotland's office

Join us to celebrate the 136th anniversary of BDA Scotland alongside the 11-year milestone of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015. Enjoy a special exhibition featuring historical posters, photos, and magazines that showcase this rich history. It includes a timeline, cultural symbols, and imagery of the Deaf community.

You are welcome to visit two adjoined rooms that show display posters, photos, and magazines during 11:00-16:00 on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Please contact Helen for more information and to book your place.

Scottish Civic Trust Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996103220466?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/

https://www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/events/british-deaf-association-scotland

BDA Scotland – Visit to CuppaPugBDA Scotland organised a visit to CuppaPug for members of the Deaf community, creating a...
06/08/2026

BDA Scotland – Visit to CuppaPug

BDA Scotland organised a visit to CuppaPug for members of the Deaf community, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where people could come together, meet the pug dogs, and connect with one another.

Participants had the opportunity to spend time with around 14 friendly dogs, enjoying gentle interactions such as stroking them while chatting with friends. They also had the chance to ask the staff questions about the dogs, with the support of a BSL/English interpreter. The dogs were friendly and clearly comfortable around people, which added to the warm and enjoyable atmosphere.

Everyone enjoyed giving the dogs treats, and it was especially lovely to see that the staff at CuppaPug had been learning some BSL. Being able to communicate with us, even a little, made everyone feel very welcome. Guests also enjoyed the opportunity to relax, socialise and express themselves freely in a supportive environment.

This event played an important role in tackling social isolation and loneliness by providing a safe space for Deaf people to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. It helped strengthen community bonds while supporting individual wellbeing, leaving participants with happy memories of a joyful and uplifting experience.

BDA Scotland would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at CuppaPug for their warm welcome and support in making the event such a success. We also gratefully acknowledge Impact Funding Partners for their generous support of this project.

NHS 24 visits to KirkcaldyRecently, BDA Scotland supported NHS 24 to visit Kirkcaldy to meet with the members to explain...
04/08/2026

NHS 24 visits to Kirkcaldy

Recently, BDA Scotland supported NHS 24 to visit Kirkcaldy to meet with the members to explain about their services and they received feedback about the access to the services.

We would like to thank the Deaf community members & Fife Council Deaf Communication Service for their warm welcome and for their contributions.

We would like to thank The Scottish Government and Equality & Human Rights Fund for funding our BSL (Scotland) Act 2015 project. We would also thank Inspiring Scotland for their support of our project.

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