Welcome to Veterans Scotland

Veterans Scotland is an association of 53 organisations connected either wholly or partially by the common aim of working with the Veterans Community in Scotland. The definition of who comprises the Veterans Community in Scotland can be found in this document.

What do we do and how do we do it?

We  undertake the following roles:

  • To enhance wherever possible the welfare and well-being of the veterans’ community in Scotland.
  • To work closely with member organisations to achieve maximum benefit for the veterans’ community by bringing to bear, as appropriate,  the collective and unified views of all those who work on behalf of Scottish veterans.
  • To encourage and facilitate cooperation and coordination between Veteran Scotland member charities in Scotland.
  • To engage, where appropriate, with the UK and Scottish Governments on matters relating to veterans’ affairs.
  • To act as a point of contact for government and other agencies for all matters relating to veterans’ policy.
  • To disseminate in a timely and efficacious manner key information to Veteran Scotland members and externally as appropriate.
  • To undertake from time to time such other roles and responsibilities as may be determined by the VSEC or AGM.

How are we structured and governed?

VS is structured to make best use of its resources and those of its members.
Details of how we are structured as well as how we administer our business can be downloaded here

Executive Committee

Click here for full details of the Executive Committee

Housing Application

Map of Scotland

If you wish to apply for ex-Service accommodation in Scotland, please go to the Application Area

Latest News

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

I’m pleased to be able to let you know that the revised leaflet, “A Scottish Housing Guide for those leaving the armed forces and ex-Service personnel”, has now been published by the Scottish Government.  To download or read the document, please click here. 

Free Legal Advice

Need legal advice, but been too afraid or don’t have the ‘budget’ to ask?

From January 2013 there will be someone available to help - and it’s free.

The helpline service is provided by Gillespie Macandrew, a Scottish law firm with significant experience in assisting charities, trustees and not-for-profit organisations. Put simply, this helpline will make practical advice on specific, charity-related legal and business issues far more accessible.

 From January 2013, you will be able to get up to 20 minutes of free advice from Gillespie Macandrew’s charity experts which will help you to get a better understanding of the potential legal and commercial issues you are facing. Gillespie Macandrew’s experts will also, where possible and if required, recommend an appropriate course of action that will help you to decide on what you need to do next. 

To find out more click here and you will be taken to the Veterans Scotland page on Gillespie Macandrew’s website. To access the service, complete the short legal enquiry form and you will hear from one of Gillespie Macandrew’s experts within 24 hours. 

http://www.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/news-views/special-features/veterans-scotland-legal-helpline

 

Defence Discount Card

 The MOD has recently announced the creation of a Defence discount card, the card is available to Veterans and you need to access the link below in order to register.

 https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/