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Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity

For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for national sight loss charity, RNIB.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: News story

'Braille and Beyond' library tour stops in Glasgow for Braille’s 200th anniversary

On Tuesday, January 28, the Mitchell Library in Glasgow will host a special event celebrating the importance of braille and tactile literacy, organised by sight loss charity RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries. Open to everyone, the event promises a day of engaging activities, informative talks, and networking opportunities for those who use braille and anyone curious about its transformative impact.

Posted Monday, 3 February 2025 News type: Press release

Harping on about braille

A blind harpist will help mark an important milestone this week at the Scottish Parliament reception to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille.

Posted Wednesday, 29 January 2025 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: News story

Safer streets thanks to community campaign

A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: News story

New housing development will mark invention of braille

North Ayrshire’s largest-ever council house development will mark the invention of braille.

Posted Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Braille at 200: The code that changed everyday life

Sue Marshall taught Braille as a volunteer with RNIB Scotland for many years. Sue explains how Braille has helped shape her, her husbands and many of her students' lives.

Posted Tuesday, 12 November 2024 News type: Article News type: News story

Lifelong braille user pays tribute to “excellent” writing system

Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is celebrating 200 years of braille, Jim McCafferty, a long-standing advocate for accessible formats from Glasgow, reflects on his lifelong relationship with braille.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: Press release

Life-changing service for patients with sight loss celebrates key anniversary

A life-changing service for those facing sight loss celebrates a key anniversary next month.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Press release

Bus Driver Swap Sessions Hit 50

Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland are marking their 50th ‘Swap with Me’ event with trainee bus drivers across Scotland this week. The hands-on sessions help drivers better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers.

Posted Wednesday, 16 October 2024 News type: News story News type: Article News type: Press release

Dumfries & Galloway teen thrives as volunteer

At just 18, Finlay Anderson has already achieved so much. Preparing to embark on a new academic journey at the University of Edinburgh to study Law, Finlay’s path has been paved with dedication to advocacy and volunteerism, which he began navigating from a young age after losing his sight.

Posted Monday, 12 August 2024 News type: Press release