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
linktr.ee/rnibscotland
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
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...
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!
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!
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. 🍵☕
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!
We’re proud to be taking part in #DoorsOpenDays this year! Explore RNIB Scotland's HQ and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country.
Pop by 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh on Sat 27 September, 10am - 3pm.
More: https://bit.ly/4n6QSrT
Pop by 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh on Sat 27 September, 10am - 3pm.
More: https://bit.ly/4n6QSrT
September 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We’re proud to be taking part in #DoorsOpenDays this year! Explore RNIB Scotland's HQ and discover how we support blind and partially sighted people across the country.
Pop by 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh on Sat 27 September, 10am - 3pm.
More: https://bit.ly/4n6QSrT
Pop by 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh on Sat 27 September, 10am - 3pm.
More: https://bit.ly/4n6QSrT
A massive well done to JessicaJane, her dad Kris, the rest of the clan who took part in #EdinburghKiltwalk for Team RNIB!
Why did they do it? Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/charity...
Why did they do it? Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/charity...
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A massive well done to JessicaJane, her dad Kris, the rest of the clan who took part in #EdinburghKiltwalk for Team RNIB!
Why did they do it? Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/charity...
Why did they do it? Find out more: www.rnib.org.uk/news/charity...
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!
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 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!
How did blind comedian Jamie MacDonald get on at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe?
He recently spoke to @rnibradio.bsky.social about his highlights, the challenges of navigating the city, and what’s next.
Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/876941...
He recently spoke to @rnibradio.bsky.social about his highlights, the challenges of navigating the city, and what’s next.
Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/876941...
September 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
How did blind comedian Jamie MacDonald get on at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe?
He recently spoke to @rnibradio.bsky.social about his highlights, the challenges of navigating the city, and what’s next.
Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/876941...
He recently spoke to @rnibradio.bsky.social about his highlights, the challenges of navigating the city, and what’s next.
Listen here: audioboom.com/posts/876941...
Jamie MacDonald’s Edinburgh Fringe strategy:
Survive medieval stairs, dodgy street closures, and endless crowds. Luckily he’s got his own real-life knights in shining armour (a.k.a. our volunteers Bill & Iain) to navigate the chaos!
Read the full story: www.rnib.org.uk/news/blind-c...
Survive medieval stairs, dodgy street closures, and endless crowds. Luckily he’s got his own real-life knights in shining armour (a.k.a. our volunteers Bill & Iain) to navigate the chaos!
Read the full story: www.rnib.org.uk/news/blind-c...
August 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Jamie MacDonald’s Edinburgh Fringe strategy:
Survive medieval stairs, dodgy street closures, and endless crowds. Luckily he’s got his own real-life knights in shining armour (a.k.a. our volunteers Bill & Iain) to navigate the chaos!
Read the full story: www.rnib.org.uk/news/blind-c...
Survive medieval stairs, dodgy street closures, and endless crowds. Luckily he’s got his own real-life knights in shining armour (a.k.a. our volunteers Bill & Iain) to navigate the chaos!
Read the full story: www.rnib.org.uk/news/blind-c...