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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 this year.
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 blind and partially sighted community, volunteers, supporters and staff to use.
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, is among over 5,000 entrants.
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 this August.
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 read by touch.
Every Thursday at 11am, something quietly powerful happens across Scotland
RNIB Talk and Support group, and for many, it’s become the most meaningful conversation of their week.
Blind Aberdeenshire Man Stresses Importance of Volunteering
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, RNIB Scotland is proud to tell the story of one of our longstanding volunteers and community members, Bruce Christie (59).
Free telephone courses help people adapt to life with sight loss
A free four-week telephone course for anyone experiencing sight loss, as well as family members and close friends, is helping to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted participants.