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Young Volunteer Receives Award after 50 Hours of Service
A teenager from West Lothian has recently received a Millennium Volunteers Award certificate in recognition of his dedicated volunteering work for Scottish War Blinded. Andrew Henry, aged 16, started volunteering at The Linburn Centre in...
Scottish War Blinded Welcomes a New Four Legged Member
A former Guide Dog has recently joined members of Scottish War Blinded at The Linburn Centre as Scotland’s first buddy dog for adults. The buddy dog scheme is run by Guide Dogs for the Blind and allows former Guide Dogs to use...
Take part in 'Seeing it my way'
Help us make sure every blind and partially sighted person has access to the same range of information, advice and practical support by taking part in 'Seeing it my way'. 'Seeing it my way' is a new initiative developed...
Good Access Award for the Linburn Centre
The Linburn Centre has won a Good Access Award from Disability West Lothian. The award, which was announced today, commends the centre on its accessibility and conveys the organisation’s commitment to supporting individuals who...
Another Award for The Linburn Centre!
The Linburn Centre, which was designed by Page/Park Architects, has recently received a Design Award from the Glasgow Institute of Architects. The centre, which is based in Wilkieston, West Lothian, has received much architectural praise for...
Remembrance Day at The Linburn Centre
Members and staff are taking part in various services throughout November to mark their respect to veterans who have served in the armed forces. On Friday 11 th November, Scottish War Blinded member John Findlay will be...
Garden of Remembrance Service
Chief Executive Richard Hellewell yesterday attended the Royal British Legion Scotland’s annual Parade and Garden of Remembrance service in Princes Street gardens. This year, Poppy Scotland have also planted...
Fight for Sight Announcement: Gene therapy for Choroideremia - the first clinical trial has started
Over 100,000 people worldwide are affected by choroideremia. It is an inherited condition that generally affects males only. Diagnosis is usually made in childhood and leads to blindness in men by their forties. To date there has been no...
The Linburn Centre Shortlisted for Best Building Award
This year The Linburn Centre , which was designed by Page/Park architects, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. According to RIAS staff the award is a “celebration of Scottish...
Football Fan Donates Profits from New Book to Scottish War Blinded
Duncan Whitelaw, from East Calder, has recently written a book documenting his experiences throughout life as a Rangers fan in West and Central Scotland. The book, called To the Match I Go , has taken around 3 years to complete and...
