Read a Brief History
Trace the story from the organisation’s beginnings back in 1793 to present day.
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About us
Royal Blind
Royal Blind has over 200 years of history and heritage and takes real pride in the services that we deliver to the community. As a recognised charity, no. SC 017167 we can trace our beginnings back to 1793, receiving the Royal Charter in 1898. For more about our history click here.
The Scottish National Institution for the War Blinded (SNIWB)
SNIWB is a separate charity, no. SC 02652. It was inaugurated in 1915 by the Royal Blind which continues to administer it to this day. For more about SNIWB click here.
Our history
For over 200 years Royal Blind has been helping those who are blind, visually impaired or multiply disabled.
What we do
We provide three distinct services: The Royal Blind School; the Scottish Braille Press; and Braeside House.
Who we are
We take real pride in the services we deliver to the community. Find out more about what we do.
Our organisation
We are governed by a board of trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that the charity is well managed.
News Updates
Over £100,000 raised for sensory garden at Royal Blind School.
Braeside House wins two prestigious awards.
Scottish Braille Press announce three new titles in the Thistle Book series