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Ian Rankin writes exclusive story for Royal Blind School
World famous crime writer Ian Rankin kindly agreed to pen a special short story, featuring his most famous creation Inspector Rebus, in aid of Royal Blind. He read his story at a most enjoyable evening at Edinburgh's Caledonian Brewery on Thursday 4th March. Guests were treated to a unique evening. As well as having Ian read this new story they........... Read more
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It’s guinea pig therapy for blind nursing home residents
Staff at Royal Blind’s award winning Scottish care home have discovered a new way of helping residents with dementia - by giving them the opportunity to spend time with guinea pigs. Activity sessions with Cheeky and Thomas have now...
Mary wins Lifetime Achievement Award
A TEACHER who devised a world-leading communication system for blind and disabled children has won a major award for her pioneering work. Mary Lee, a Principal Teacher at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh, triumphed in the lifetime achievement...
Congratulations to Rebecca Fleetwood
Congratulations to Rebecca Fleetwood who is the lucky winner of our Leona Lewis competition. Rebecca, from Hull, was picked from a host of entrants who text our donation line to enter the competition and donate £1 to Royal Blind....
Try & Score raises a fantastic £21,000
Try & Score 2010 was another successfull night for Royal Blind, raising £21,000 for the Royal Blind School Appeal. 320 guests gathered together at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on 6th May to take part in the great Sporting Quiz...

