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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 stay connected to the sport she loves, and, more importantly, to find a community that makes her feel understood and supported.
Looking for a better Scotland
This National Eye Health Week, leading sight loss charity RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, ‘Looking For A Better Scotland’, urging all political parties to commit to action ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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 basic independence skills, a new report by RNIB Scotland reveals.
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.
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 challenge that blind and partially sighted people face every day: getting to work.
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.