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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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The Volunteers Behind Digital Independence

Hilary taps her tablet carefully. Across the table, volunteer Richard leans over patiently, guiding her through the settings that let her use her device by voi…

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 News type: Article

Boost for Aberdeenshire Sight Loss Services

People in Aberdeenshire facing sight loss will continue to benefit from dedicated, one-to-one support as a new Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) joins the local …

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 News type: Press release

Scottish stories come to life in audio

Scottish Book Trust has partnered with RNIB to produce an accessible audio edition of Book Week Scotland’s free book, ahead of this year’s event, which runs fr…

Posted Monday, 17 November 2025 News type: News story

Edinburgh Runner Completes 20th Marathon for RNIB

Edinburgh runner Archie MacGregor (65) has completed his 20th marathon in Lisbon, surpassing his fundraising target of £26,200 - a sum mirroring the traditiona…

Posted Monday, 3 November 2025 News type: News story

Blind Dumfries woman shares how footy group changed her life

For Jean Robison from Dumfries, football has always been more than just a game. When sight loss began to affect her daily life, she discovered a new way to sta…

Posted Friday, 10 October 2025 News type: News story

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…

Posted Monday, 22 September 2025 News type: Press release

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…

Posted Thursday, 21 August 2025

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…

Posted Wednesday, 20 August 2025 News type: Article

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…

Posted Wednesday, 20 August 2025 News type: News story

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…

Posted Thursday, 14 August 2025 News type: News story