Tag: Veterans

Almost half of ill or injured vets do not have a job, reveals Poppyscotland

MORE must be done to get disabled and vulnerable armed forces veterans into work, according to Poppyscotland. A new report reveals that gaps in service...

Troubles account for most cases of Scots veterans suffering PTSD

HORRIFIC memories of the conflict in Northern Ireland account for almost two-thirds of PTSD cases among Scottish veterans, a charity has revealed. Combat Stress says...

More than 2000 Scottish military veterans have registered as homeless.

MORE than 2000 Scottish military veterans have registered as homeless after leaving the military in the past two years. One charity believes the number of...

Graphic novel launched telling of soldier's trauma after Afghanistan war

By Amanda MacMillan A GRAPHIC novel which tells the story of a soldier’s return from the war in Afghanistan has been described by war veterans...

Housing minister Alex Neil unveils a sculpture for veterans charity

By Martin Graham VETERANS from all three of the armed forces gathered in Edinburgh yesterday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Scottish Veterans Residences. A...

Whisky Galore for Lord Robertson on Islay

By Martin Graham FORMER NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson visited Islay yesterday (Mon) to sample a special batch of malt whisky which will be sold...

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