SERVICE DETAILS
Sight Scotland Veterans' West Lothian activity hub for veterans with sight loss
The Linburn Centre in West Lothian is an activity hub for ex-servicemen and women with sight loss that is significantly affecting their independence. It’s a warm, welcoming place that brings veterans together.
With a variety of activities and outings and set in beautiful grounds, the centre offers the means and support to adapt to life with sight loss and try new things. Many veterans who attend the centre say the things they do there and the connections they’ve made have transformed their lives.
We're open 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Facilities include:
- Woodwork workshop
- Arts and crafts room
- Skills kitchen
- I.T. suite
- Sports hall and gymnasium
- Archery club
- Outdoor bowling green
- Gardens and greenhouse
What we offer
- Door-to-door transport or support to get here.
- A dedicated key worker to guide you in getting to know the centre and what's on offer for you.
- A huge range of activities and outings.
- The chance to gain confidence and new skills.
- Social opportunities.
- Expert support to adapt to life with sight loss
Community and camaraderie
You’ll meet plenty of fellow veterans with sight loss of various ages at the Linburn Centre.
Every day the centre is abuzz with people making new connections, sharing stories and bonding over activities. Our friendly centre officers, instructors and support workers each bring their own specialisms to the table.
How do I get there?
For those unable to self-travel, free door-to-door transport in most local locations can be provided to our centres. Our staff will be able to discuss your travel options to the centre with you.
Come and stay with us
The Gardener’s Cottage is our fully accessible holiday cottage located in the Linburn Centre grounds. The cottage is available to all veterans supported by Sight Scotland Veterans and their families to stay and have access to the Linburn Centre’s facilities and opportunities. So no matter where you live in Scotland, there is the chance to join in and experience all the centre has to offer.
Don't lose sense of who you are because of changes to your sight
At Linburn we're here to support you in staying connected to the things that matter most, so that you can maintain you independence and thrive. Fill in our enquiry form at https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans/support-for-veterans or give us a call on 0800 035 6409 to find out more about the Linburn Centre.
