Tag: Veterans

Troubles account for most cases of Scots veterans suffering PTSD

Scottish News

Peter Laing - March 19, 2014

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.

Scottish News

Guest - November 3, 2013

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

Christine Lavelle - September 14, 2010

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

Deadline News Journalist - September 8, 2010

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

Deadline News Journalist - July 5, 2010

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...

Renowned historian angers Scottish World War II veterans

Deadline News Journalist - November 15, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond FURIOUS Scottish World War Two veterans are demanding an apology from a renowned historical writer after he accused them of COWARDICE. Anthony Beevor’s...

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