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Looking for a better Scotland
This National Eye Health Week 2025, RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, ‘Looking For A Better Scotland’, urging all political parties to commit to action…
Children with vision impairment waiting up to 18 months for essential life skills training
Only one in four Scottish councils meets the national standard for habilitation support, leaving some children waiting more than a year for help developing bas…
Blind comedian highlights accessibility barriers at Edinburgh Fringe
Performing at the world’s largest arts festival is no small feat. But for blind comedian Jamie MacDonald, just getting to his venue each day reveals a challeng…
Experiencing theatre in the dark
A play, staged completely in the dark and performed by a cast composed of both blind and sighted actors, is making its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe t…
Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
RNIB Scotland has officially reopened its centre on Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh. The newly refurbished office offers a modern and accessible space for the b…
Charity Radio Manager Steps Out with Family for Edinburgh Kiltwalk
The manager of an award-winning charity radio station is keeping it in the family and taking part in Scotland's largest mass participation walking event.
Oban blind man could voice Lidl's new self-checkouts
An Oban man who lost his sight is a finalist in Lidl’s competition to find the new Scottish voice for its self-checkouts. Alan MacDonald volunteers with RNIB, …
I Dream in Colour: Blind artist brings show to Edinburgh Fringe
Jasmine Thien is a blind actor, writer, poet, and stand-up comedian who is bringing her one woman show ‘I Dream in Colour’ to the Edinburgh fringe Festival thi…
New community café opens in Edinburgh
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland has opened a new community café in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's iconic floral clock celebrates 200 years of braille
Edinburgh’s iconic floral clock- the oldest in the world- is marking 200 years of braille, the tactile code that enables blind and partially sighted people to …