Who is the Commissioner?

The current Scottish Veterans Commissioner is Lieutenant Commander (retired) Susie Hamilton.

Born and educated in Edinburgh, Susie served in the WRNS and the Royal Navy as an officer in the Marine Engineering Branch. She undertook a number of shore and sea appointments which included operational service in the Adriatic and the Gulf.

Susie Hamilton

On retiring from the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant Commander she worked for a short period in industry, followed by volunteering work with Scottish Veterans Residences.

She then joined the senior management team of SVR as the Head of External Relations, responsible for Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.

In her 14 successful years at SVR, Susie has met with a great many veterans and gained an extensive understanding of the range of issues that veterans and their families can encounter.

She has worked with organisations and individuals across Scotland who share her commitment in championing and supporting those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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49% of Naval spouses and partners surveyed said they were not using their skills or qualifications in their current jobs. Frequent moves, separation and caring responsibilities can all make it harder to build and maintain a career alongside Service life. These findings from the @navalfamfed support my Veterans and Employment report, which highlighted the need for more flexible and sustainable career opportunities for military spouses and partners. Their skills should be recognised and properly used. Find out more through the link in our bio. #NavalFamilies #MilitarySpouses #VeteransEmployment

12 hours ago

Where a veteran lives should never determine their access to mental health support if they need it. I welcome the announcement of a national package of wraparound support as an important component of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway. Delivered by @combatstress, @thedmws and @helpforheroes, this initiative brings together organisations with specialist expertise and a strong track record of supporting the veteran community. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

4 days ago

A useful day in Ayr at the @housingopsscot roadshow. I heard more about Military Matters, which provides expert housing advice to members of the Armed Forces and veteran community and connects people with the wider military support network. Thank you to the team for sharing more about this important work. #VeteransScotland #HousingSupport #ArmedForcesCommunity

6 days ago

A few moments from September. I published my 2026 Progress Report, welcomed @beyondthewireuk’s new bereavement hub and met people working across mental health, employment, family support and the @poppyscotland Appeal. I was also delighted to confirm that I will continue as Scottish Veterans Commissioner until June 2027. You can read my full September round-up through the link in our bio.

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