News
Resident's Blog: Jo’s journey to and with SVR
Jul 7: Reservist Jo explains how SVR and other Veterans' charities were there for him when he needed them most
Garden group rooting for plant donations
Jun 25: Veterans' project beds down at Whitefoord, but is now on lookout for seeds to grow
Cabbies roll into Whitefoord as bowls makes welcome return
May 30: Veterans take on Edinburgh Taxi drivers for handsome new trophy to commemorate drivers lost in conflict
Project Heritage: campaign launched to restore SVR Memorial
Apr 23: Project Heritage – Honouring Veterans. Preserving their memory. A legacy for Remembrance 2025.
Project Heritage: the Men behind the Medals
Apr 9: The campaigns and valour of Whitefoord House's early Veterans
Trades School invigorates Veterans
Mar 24: Veterans tackle plastering, plumbing and tiling training
Veterans talk PTSD, opportunities and building hope
Mar 20: Ex-soldier turned construction manager connects with Whitefoord House residents
HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits SVR
Feb 27: Patron-In-Chief meets residents, staff and trustees at Whitefoord House
Alien Rock collaboration is out of this world!
Feb 4: SVR residents and staff undertake course at popular indoor Climbing Centre
Happy 10th Birthday Bellrock Close!
Oct 16: Scottish Veterans Commissioner leads anniversary celebrations in Glasgow
Army Benevolent Fund makes £30,000 award to lifts project
Sep 25: Generous grant helps SVR install lift replacements at Whitefoord House
New Scottish Veterans Residences video
Aug 22: Powerful new mini-documentary released to raise awareness of charity's work supporting homeless Veterans
Seam work makes the dream work as James answers curtain call
Jul 26: Local business steps up to help transform bedrooms for SVR residents at Whitefoord House
Whitefoord helps host Sprint World Orienteering finals
Jul 16: Elite athletes race through SVR's Edinburgh residence
SVR residents revel in Highland fling
Jul 4: Veterans from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Glasgow enjoy residential trip to Lochgoilhead
Well done Darren! SVR wins silver at Scottish Veterans Awards
Apr 30: Impact and achievements of Veterans across the country recognised at inspirational ceremony
Bellrock Veterans walk the West Highland Way for SVR
Apr 2: Trio tackle trek to raise awareness and funds for Scottish Veterans Residences
Generous furniture donation from Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Mar 12: Kit and Cat say thank you on behalf of SVR after substantial donation to Whitefoord House
Governor of Edinburgh Castle visits SVR
Mar 5: Major-General Alastair Bruce visits Whitefoord House to open new gym and meet Veterans
Journey just beginning for Gav after his SVR departure
Jan 9: Veteran warms up for his 2024 worldwide bike adventure with UK ride from Palace to Palace
SVR veterans unite for memorable Crathie adventure
Nov 7: Bellrock, Rosendael and Whitefoord residents enjoy an activity-packed break in Royal Deeside
Welcome Janet Harkess, SVR's first ever full-time Occupational Therapist
Nov 1: Our new OT will work across all 3 SVR sites, thanks to grant award from the Scottish Veterans Fund
Kim walks in 18th century ancestors' footsteps at Whitefoord House
Oct 10: US-based descendant makes emotional visit to site of family's old Edinburgh home
Introducing SVR's new Chair: Jonathan Tweedie
Sep 7: Former Army Major honoured to step up from vice-chair and lead the Governing Body of Scotland's oldest military charity
SVR has provided me with food, shelter, safety and support. Now it’s time to cycle the world!
Aug 21: We catch up with Veteran Gavin as he reflects on the giant strides he has made at Whitefoord House
Leader of the Year accolade for SVR Chief Executive
May 7: Charity CEO and Army Veteran Martin Nadin is honoured at Scottish Veterans Awards
Storm Éowyn: Please Stay Safe
Jan 24: 24-hour phone line will be open throughout extreme weather conditions
Best wishes for Christmas from SVR
Dec 24: Our three residences remain open throughout the festive period, as well as our 24-hour phone line
Beth's marathon effort for her late Grandad & Arctic Convoys Veteran
May 6: Grand-daughter to run Edinburgh Marathon for SVR in honour of John Menzies Stoddart
Royal Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Rosendael
Sep 6: HRH leads 90th anniversary celebrations of SVR's Dundee residence and unveils commemorative sundial
SVR awarded Gym funding from Veterans' Foundation
Jul 5: £10,000 award will help relocate and refurbish fitness facilities at Whitefoord House
Mark's mince feeds masses at children's Taxi Outing
Jun 15: Praise for SVR chef for his contribution to popular outing for children with special needs and life limiting illness
SVR among 17 projects awarded grants by Scottish Veterans Fund
May 31: Grant of £43,150 for 2023-34 will fund new Occupational Therapist post for Scottish Veterans Residences
Waterloo to Whitefoord: blog by our Belgian student
May 26: Visiting OT student Pauline Kemp reflects on a memorable placement in Edinburgh with SVR
Step back in time to official opening of Rosendael: 3 May 1933
May 3: A nostalgic delve into the archives to commemorate the 90th anniversary of SVR's second residence
The Queen's Green Canopy leaves living legacy
Mar 30: SVR was honoured to be part of The Queen's Green Canopy Initiative, which ran from March 2021-23
The journey to Net Zero will not be an easy one
Mar 29: Charities like SVR need to be provided with support to be able to achieve their Net Zero targets
90th anniversary year for our Rosendael residence
Feb 9: SVR's historic Broughty Ferry home welcomed first residents and was officially opened in 1933
10-YEAR-OLD SAVES POCKET MONEY TO BUY VETERANS GIFTS
Jan 4: Bellrock Close residents touched by generosity of kind-hearted Glasgow schoolboy Andrew Scott Crosbie
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From SVR
Dec 21: Scottish Veterans Residences would like to wish all of our residents, staff, supporters and partners a happy and peaceful Christmas. We would also like to extend our best wishes to you for 2023.
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022
Sep 8: The Scottish Veterans’ Residences extend their deepest condolences and sympathy to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Jun 4: Joyous celebrations in all our Residences of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee
New Report: Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Pathway
Jan 26: New Report: Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Pathway
In memoriam: Keith McKenzie (2 December 1958 to 11 November 2021)
Dec 6:
Reach in to Rosendael
Oct 20: Rosendael is welcoming veterans in the community to pop in for meals, activities or support.
Major General Mark Strudwick CBE
Sep 27: We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of SVR's former Chairman.
Covid-19 service update
Jun 9: Our Residences will remain open and continue to provide accommodation, catering and support for Veterans in need.
Barclays' Brilliant Bakers
Jun 7: Barclays bake off in aid of SVR
Death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Message from our Chairman
Apr 16: Message from Chairman on the Death of HRH Prince Philip
Dundee Veterans Get Connected
Mar 23: Residents at our Rosendael residence in Dundee are delighted to have received iPads and data packages to help them stay connected to their loved ones and essential online services.
