@VeteransScot

We aim to enhance the welfare of the veterans community in Scotland.

Joined August 2016
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Healing Roots Festive Crafts Workshop at the @TheBotanics Edinburgh. An opportunity for members of the Armed Forces community to connect, unwind and enjoy some festive creativity in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful settings.
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Veterans in Scotland living with service-related injuries or health conditions can access specialist support through the Veterans In-Service Injury Network (VISIN). SAY YOU SERVED. FIND OUT MORE: nhsinform.scot/care-support-…
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The @CovenantTrust is recruiting a Digital Communications and Insights Officer to join its team. Location: Home-based, with occasional travel Contract: Part-time, fixed-term Further details and applications: covenantfund.org.uk/about-us…

Careers - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Look for career opportunities with the Trust: could you be our next talent?

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Events like this are a reminder that the greatest difference is made by people: those who give their time, look out for others and work quietly behind the scenes. Thank you to every @SSAFA volunteer, and to all the partners who make this vital work possible.
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Poppyscotland@poppyscotlandOct 8
Join us at Usher Hall this November for an evening of music, film and song, as we remember and reflect on all those who have served. 📅 Saturday 7 November 2026 📍 Usher Hall, Edinburgh 🕢 7.30pm Tickets on sale now: tr.ee/kRbd4a
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🤝 Veterans Scotland’s recent Roadshows in Forres and Orkney provided a valuable opportunity to spend time with organisations supporting the Armed Forces community across Scotland. #VeteransScotland #VeteransCommunity #ArmedForcesCommunity #Forres #Orkney #VeteranSupport
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📚 @ReadingForce is heading to the @ErskineCharity Activity Centre! Location: Erskine Veterans Activity Centre Date: Tuesday 13th October Time: 10am to 12.30pm READ MORE: readingforce.org.uk/ #ReadingForce #ErskineVeteransCharity #SharedReading #ForcesFamilies
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Veterans Scotland was delighted to hold its Executive Committee meeting at Glasgow’s Helping Heroes, thanks to a kind invitation from @SSAFA. Thank you to the Valour team for such a warm welcome.
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Photo: Veterans Scotland’s Executive Committee meeting at VALOUR Glasgow, with Steve Shell (SSAFA), Viv Buck (Blesma), Sy Harty (VALOUR Service Delivery Manager), Elsa Geeraedts (SSAFA) and Ryan MacDonald (SSAFA).
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📚 Applications are now open for @BlackRock's Veterans and Athletes Internship Programme in Edinburgh. Location: Edinburgh Application deadline: 5 October Learn more and apply: 1blk.co/3T72KQU
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Veterans Scotland retweeted
ScotsVeteransComm@ScotVeteranCommSep 23
In 2025/26, @ForcesChildren supported 437 babies, children and young people in person, while 820 accessed its digital services. I am proud to support its work as a mission partner. Read the Impact Report here: forceschildrenscotland.org.u…
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Poppyscotland@poppyscotlandSep 22
Whether you left the Armed Forces last month or years ago, we're still here to help. We can support you with finding work, getting a home, sorting money worries, and so much more. Get help now: poppyscotland.org.uk/get-hel…
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FREE rail travel expanded for bereaved Armed Forces families this Remembrance weekend. Full details, eligibility and how to apply can be found here: gov.uk/government/news/free-…

Free rail travel expanded to bereaved families this Remembrance weekend

Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.

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Shaun Cauvin, Head of Operations, at Rothiemurchus Lodge Charity Open Day. A superb facility just a few miles from the Cairngorms. The lodge is open to all and ready to welcome private and group bookings. Visit: rothiemurchuslodge.org.uk/ to book or learn more.
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SAY YOU SERVED - Martin Bell, joined @djmarkmckenzie on @BFBSScotland Scotland Breakfast to talk about why veterans, reservists and Armed Forces family members should make their military connection known to their GP practice. bfbs.com/radio/catchup/scotl…
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🏡 SCOTTISH VETERANS RESIDENCES (SVR) is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the team at Whitefoord House in Edinburgh. svronline.org/about-work/

Work for us

Latest job vacancies for Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR)

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The @ScotVeteranComm's 2026 Progress Report provides an important assessment of how Scotland is delivering for its veterans, Service leavers and their families. Read more below:
ScotsVeteransComm@ScotVeteranCommSep 10
Today I've published my 2026 Progress Report and it's a muted picture overall. Read the full news release here: scottishveteranscommissioner…
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📘 @CombatStress has developed a Suicide Prevention Toolkit to help professionals feel more confident and prepared when supporting veterans who may be struggling or in crisis. The toolkit: learning.combatstress.org.uk… Further resources for professionals: combatstress.org.uk/referrer…

Combat Stress Learning

Combat Stress Learning

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🥕 Defence Gardens Scheme is inviting members of the Armed Forces community to its next Cultivate and Connect workshop at the @TheBotanics on Tuesday 6 October. To register interest, contact [email protected].
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