RNIB Scotland
@rnibscotland.bsky.social
We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland.
Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB Scotland, with a pink underline and See Differently.
Header pic: RNIB Scotland community outside Hillside
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Profile pic: Our logo, bold black capital letters spelling RNIB Scotland, with a pink underline and See Differently.
Header pic: RNIB Scotland community outside Hillside
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@rnibscotland.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Interested in AI glasses? They can read, play audio, use AI, and snap your holiday photos like Ian!
You can now try out Ray-Ban Meta glasses at our Product Centre. We only have them for demonstration, but they can be purchased elsewhere. Book an appointment: EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
You can now try out Ray-Ban Meta glasses at our Product Centre. We only have them for demonstration, but they can be purchased elsewhere. Book an appointment: EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Interested in AI glasses? They can read, play audio, use AI, and snap your holiday photos like Ian!
You can now try out Ray-Ban Meta glasses at our Product Centre. We only have them for demonstration, but they can be purchased elsewhere. Book an appointment: EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
You can now try out Ray-Ban Meta glasses at our Product Centre. We only have them for demonstration, but they can be purchased elsewhere. Book an appointment: EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
Looking for Christmas cards or 2026 calendars and diaries?🎄
Pop in to our Edinburgh Product & Advice Centre every Tue & Thu, 10am–4pm, until 18 Dec!
Pick up festive favourites & support people with sight loss.
Questions? EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
Pop in to our Edinburgh Product & Advice Centre every Tue & Thu, 10am–4pm, until 18 Dec!
Pick up festive favourites & support people with sight loss.
Questions? EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Looking for Christmas cards or 2026 calendars and diaries?🎄
Pop in to our Edinburgh Product & Advice Centre every Tue & Thu, 10am–4pm, until 18 Dec!
Pick up festive favourites & support people with sight loss.
Questions? EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
Pop in to our Edinburgh Product & Advice Centre every Tue & Thu, 10am–4pm, until 18 Dec!
Pick up festive favourites & support people with sight loss.
Questions? EdinburghProductsStore@rnib.org.uk
We're continuing to celebrate #BookWeekScotland, with a visit to @orkneylibrary.bsky.social!
Simon and Jean took part in the Share the Vision challenge to showcase the brilliant services designed for visually impaired users in libraries.
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpThbh9UPfw
Simon and Jean took part in the Share the Vision challenge to showcase the brilliant services designed for visually impaired users in libraries.
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpThbh9UPfw
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We're continuing to celebrate #BookWeekScotland, with a visit to @orkneylibrary.bsky.social!
Simon and Jean took part in the Share the Vision challenge to showcase the brilliant services designed for visually impaired users in libraries.
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpThbh9UPfw
Simon and Jean took part in the Share the Vision challenge to showcase the brilliant services designed for visually impaired users in libraries.
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpThbh9UPfw
Pop into our Edinburgh hub 10am -1pm on 25 Nov to meet HumanWare who are showcasing their latest range of electronic magnifiers and the new Hark AI which reads aloud all kinds of all kinds of reading materials, including handwriting!
@humanware.bsky.social
@humanware.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Pop into our Edinburgh hub 10am -1pm on 25 Nov to meet HumanWare who are showcasing their latest range of electronic magnifiers and the new Hark AI which reads aloud all kinds of all kinds of reading materials, including handwriting!
@humanware.bsky.social
@humanware.bsky.social
Happy #BookWeekScotland! 📖
Our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social spoke to one of the authors for this year's free book- and it's available in audio too! 🎧
Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/scottis...
Our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social spoke to one of the authors for this year's free book- and it's available in audio too! 🎧
Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/scottis...
November 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Happy #BookWeekScotland! 📖
Our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social spoke to one of the authors for this year's free book- and it's available in audio too! 🎧
Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/scottis...
Our pals at @rnibradio.bsky.social spoke to one of the authors for this year's free book- and it's available in audio too! 🎧
Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/scottis...
We were delighted to welcome the Lord Provost of Edinburgh to our community hub today.
He was given a tour by volunteer Daryl - winner of the Young Volunteer of the Year award he presented- and met members of our Art Group, and even joined in a game of showdown!
He was given a tour by volunteer Daryl - winner of the Young Volunteer of the Year award he presented- and met members of our Art Group, and even joined in a game of showdown!
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We were delighted to welcome the Lord Provost of Edinburgh to our community hub today.
He was given a tour by volunteer Daryl - winner of the Young Volunteer of the Year award he presented- and met members of our Art Group, and even joined in a game of showdown!
He was given a tour by volunteer Daryl - winner of the Young Volunteer of the Year award he presented- and met members of our Art Group, and even joined in a game of showdown!
If you know a child with a visual impairment, why not brighten their festive season with a magical surprise?
We've teamed up with Santa to send letters in braille, audio or large-print formats so every child can receive their own reply from him: rnib.org.uk/Santa 🎅
We've teamed up with Santa to send letters in braille, audio or large-print formats so every child can receive their own reply from him: rnib.org.uk/Santa 🎅
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you know a child with a visual impairment, why not brighten their festive season with a magical surprise?
We've teamed up with Santa to send letters in braille, audio or large-print formats so every child can receive their own reply from him: rnib.org.uk/Santa 🎅
We've teamed up with Santa to send letters in braille, audio or large-print formats so every child can receive their own reply from him: rnib.org.uk/Santa 🎅
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Ready to start your Christmas shopping? 🎁
The RNIB shop has advent calendars, festive hampers, gift sets from William Morris and Cath Kidson, and our personal favourite- the Highland Cow collection!
Every purchase helps support people with sight loss:
rnib.in/ChristmasCol...
The RNIB shop has advent calendars, festive hampers, gift sets from William Morris and Cath Kidson, and our personal favourite- the Highland Cow collection!
Every purchase helps support people with sight loss:
rnib.in/ChristmasCol...
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Ready to start your Christmas shopping? 🎁
The RNIB shop has advent calendars, festive hampers, gift sets from William Morris and Cath Kidson, and our personal favourite- the Highland Cow collection!
Every purchase helps support people with sight loss:
rnib.in/ChristmasCol...
The RNIB shop has advent calendars, festive hampers, gift sets from William Morris and Cath Kidson, and our personal favourite- the Highland Cow collection!
Every purchase helps support people with sight loss:
rnib.in/ChristmasCol...
A massive well done to Archie, who has completed his 20th marathon for RNIB!
Read: www.rnib.org.uk/news/edinbur...
Read: www.rnib.org.uk/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh Runner Completes 20th Marathon for RNIB
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
www.rnib.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A massive well done to Archie, who has completed his 20th marathon for RNIB!
Read: www.rnib.org.uk/news/edinbur...
Read: www.rnib.org.uk/news/edinbur...
Happy Halloween to all our ghouls and ghosts!
Have a frightfully good night from all of us at RNIB Scotland!
Have a frightfully good night from all of us at RNIB Scotland!
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Happy Halloween to all our ghouls and ghosts!
Have a frightfully good night from all of us at RNIB Scotland!
Have a frightfully good night from all of us at RNIB Scotland!
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@rnibscotland.bsky.social is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Café Manager to lead the RNIB Community Café in Edinburgh tinyurl.com/yx7aw6s7 £30,550 Edinburgh #charityjob
Cafe Volunteer Manager with RNIB Scotland – Goodmoves
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Café Manager to lead the RNIB Community Café in Edinburgh.This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a welcoming space at the heart of the com...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
@rnibscotland.bsky.social is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Café Manager to lead the RNIB Community Café in Edinburgh tinyurl.com/yx7aw6s7 £30,550 Edinburgh #charityjob
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
October 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
We’re at the @snp.org Conference this weekend with our information stall!
Come and meet the team to learn more about our manifesto, our work supporting blind and partially sighted people across Scotland, and how you can get involved.
Come and meet the team to learn more about our manifesto, our work supporting blind and partially sighted people across Scotland, and how you can get involved.
October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We’re at the @snp.org Conference this weekend with our information stall!
Come and meet the team to learn more about our manifesto, our work supporting blind and partially sighted people across Scotland, and how you can get involved.
Come and meet the team to learn more about our manifesto, our work supporting blind and partially sighted people across Scotland, and how you can get involved.
It’s #WorldSightDay! A quick reminder: regular eye tests are one of the easiest ways to look after your eyes (and yourself).
Do you go every 2 years, or only book when something feels off? For you, is it a quick check-in, or a chance to pick out new frames?
Let us know!
Do you go every 2 years, or only book when something feels off? For you, is it a quick check-in, or a chance to pick out new frames?
Let us know!
October 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It’s #WorldSightDay! A quick reminder: regular eye tests are one of the easiest ways to look after your eyes (and yourself).
Do you go every 2 years, or only book when something feels off? For you, is it a quick check-in, or a chance to pick out new frames?
Let us know!
Do you go every 2 years, or only book when something feels off? For you, is it a quick check-in, or a chance to pick out new frames?
Let us know!
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🧵We’re delighted to announce that Simon Antrobus will be our new CEO from early 2026.
Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🧵We’re delighted to announce that Simon Antrobus will be our new CEO from early 2026.
Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
Our brilliant Hillside Art Group have a new exhibition called "Touch Woods" at Edinburgh Central Library this month!
They’ve been exploring the forest with painting, clay and tactile sculpture, and you’re invited to come see (and touch) the work.
Info/sales: hviartgroup@hotmail.com
They’ve been exploring the forest with painting, clay and tactile sculpture, and you’re invited to come see (and touch) the work.
Info/sales: hviartgroup@hotmail.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our brilliant Hillside Art Group have a new exhibition called "Touch Woods" at Edinburgh Central Library this month!
They’ve been exploring the forest with painting, clay and tactile sculpture, and you’re invited to come see (and touch) the work.
Info/sales: hviartgroup@hotmail.com
They’ve been exploring the forest with painting, clay and tactile sculpture, and you’re invited to come see (and touch) the work.
Info/sales: hviartgroup@hotmail.com
Today our Policy Officer, Kirstie, visited Edinburgh Airport as part of her ongoing work with their Accessibility Panel.
She joined airport staff to review assistance services and share advice on how to make air travel easier for blind and partially sighted people.
She joined airport staff to review assistance services and share advice on how to make air travel easier for blind and partially sighted people.
October 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today our Policy Officer, Kirstie, visited Edinburgh Airport as part of her ongoing work with their Accessibility Panel.
She joined airport staff to review assistance services and share advice on how to make air travel easier for blind and partially sighted people.
She joined airport staff to review assistance services and share advice on how to make air travel easier for blind and partially sighted people.
We're at Scotland’s biggest volunteering event, @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk's FREE Recruitment Fair!
It takes place on 30 Sept, 10:00–17:30, at St Paul’s & St George’s Church on York Place. Come explore roles supporting blind & partially sighted people!
Find out more at edvolfair.org.uk.
It takes place on 30 Sept, 10:00–17:30, at St Paul’s & St George’s Church on York Place. Come explore roles supporting blind & partially sighted people!
Find out more at edvolfair.org.uk.
September 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We're at Scotland’s biggest volunteering event, @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk's FREE Recruitment Fair!
It takes place on 30 Sept, 10:00–17:30, at St Paul’s & St George’s Church on York Place. Come explore roles supporting blind & partially sighted people!
Find out more at edvolfair.org.uk.
It takes place on 30 Sept, 10:00–17:30, at St Paul’s & St George’s Church on York Place. Come explore roles supporting blind & partially sighted people!
Find out more at edvolfair.org.uk.
As #NationalEyeHealthWeek continues, we’re been reminding everyone how vital regular eye exams are - they’re free in Scotland & can detect eye and general health issues early.
Thanks to MSPs @neilbibby.bsky.social and @suewebbermsp.bsky.social for helping us to highlight #EyeWeek!
Thanks to MSPs @neilbibby.bsky.social and @suewebbermsp.bsky.social for helping us to highlight #EyeWeek!
September 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As #NationalEyeHealthWeek continues, we’re been reminding everyone how vital regular eye exams are - they’re free in Scotland & can detect eye and general health issues early.
Thanks to MSPs @neilbibby.bsky.social and @suewebbermsp.bsky.social for helping us to highlight #EyeWeek!
Thanks to MSPs @neilbibby.bsky.social and @suewebbermsp.bsky.social for helping us to highlight #EyeWeek!
A reminder of Doors Open Days tomorrow! RNIB Scotland HQ at Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh will be open 10am -3pm.
Come and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country. Everyone is welcome!
Get the details at: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
Come and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country. Everyone is welcome!
Get the details at: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
September 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A reminder of Doors Open Days tomorrow! RNIB Scotland HQ at Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh will be open 10am -3pm.
Come and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country. Everyone is welcome!
Get the details at: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
Come and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country. Everyone is welcome!
Get the details at: www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edin...
Update on Café VI opening hours:
Café VI is now open Tues & Fri, 10am–3pm.
We know how much the café means as a place to meet, relax & connect. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we can keep it going twice a week and we can’t wait to welcome you for a good cuppa and a blether. 🍵☕
Café VI is now open Tues & Fri, 10am–3pm.
We know how much the café means as a place to meet, relax & connect. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we can keep it going twice a week and we can’t wait to welcome you for a good cuppa and a blether. 🍵☕
September 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Update on Café VI opening hours:
Café VI is now open Tues & Fri, 10am–3pm.
We know how much the café means as a place to meet, relax & connect. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we can keep it going twice a week and we can’t wait to welcome you for a good cuppa and a blether. 🍵☕
Café VI is now open Tues & Fri, 10am–3pm.
We know how much the café means as a place to meet, relax & connect. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we can keep it going twice a week and we can’t wait to welcome you for a good cuppa and a blether. 🍵☕
We’re thrilled to share that our amazing volunteer, Alan MacDonald, has won Lidl's search to be the voice of its Scottish self-checkouts!
Alan: “Thank you to everyone who voted, I’m very excited and proud to have won!”
Congrats Alan!
news.stv.tv/west-central... @lidlgb.bsky.social
Alan: “Thank you to everyone who voted, I’m very excited and proud to have won!”
Congrats Alan!
news.stv.tv/west-central... @lidlgb.bsky.social
Man chosen to voice Lidl’s Scottish tills provides hometown’s ‘friendly’ accent
The voice of Alan MacDonald, from Oban, will guide shoppers through the chain’s self-checkouts.
news.stv.tv
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We’re thrilled to share that our amazing volunteer, Alan MacDonald, has won Lidl's search to be the voice of its Scottish self-checkouts!
Alan: “Thank you to everyone who voted, I’m very excited and proud to have won!”
Congrats Alan!
news.stv.tv/west-central... @lidlgb.bsky.social
Alan: “Thank you to everyone who voted, I’m very excited and proud to have won!”
Congrats Alan!
news.stv.tv/west-central... @lidlgb.bsky.social
This National Eye Health Week we're launching our Scottish Parliament election manifesto- Looking for a better Scotland.
8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.
Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...
#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters
8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.
Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...
#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters
Looking for a better Scotland
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
www.rnib.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This National Eye Health Week we're launching our Scottish Parliament election manifesto- Looking for a better Scotland.
8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.
Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...
#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters
8 key areas to improve life for blind and partially sighted people, and prevent sight loss.
Read more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/looking...
#EyeWeek #NEHW #VisionMatters
An engaging morning at #SVS2025, opening with an address by the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, and a host of fantastic speakers on technology innovation, co-design, lived experience, and inclusive communication. More to come this afternoon!
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
An engaging morning at #SVS2025, opening with an address by the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, and a host of fantastic speakers on technology innovation, co-design, lived experience, and inclusive communication. More to come this afternoon!