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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A moving Remembrance weekend in Edinburgh. From the Scottish Government’s Remembrance event to Scotland’s Festival of Remembrance at the Usher Hall and the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, each occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served, and the families who support them. It was also a privilege to meet George McLeod, formerly of the 4th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who will soon celebrate his 101st birthday. #Remembrance #LestWeForget #ScottishVeterans

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I attended a reception for the veteran community in Edinburgh, hosted by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland Melanie Ward MP. It was good to join MPs, veterans and support organisations to celebrate the contribution veterans make both during and after military Service. Pictured with Ms Ward and representatives from the Forces Employment Charity. #ScottishVeterans #Veterans #ArmedForcesCommunity

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A really useful discussion with Abby Dryden and Bob Reid from @thedmws. It was good to hear about the projects they are leading and supporting across Scotland, their work with the veteran community and their plans for the future. Thank you both for taking the time to meet. #ScottishVeterans #VeteranSupport #ArmedForcesCommunity

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A few moments from October. I visited the Housing Options Scotland roadshow, which highlighted specialist health and employment support for the veteran community, and promoted the Scottish Veterans Fund Small Grants scheme. As the Remembrance period began, it was an honour to attend the opening services for the Gardens of Remembrance in Glasgow and Edinburgh. I also learned more about the Indian Army memorial taking shape at Kelvingrove. The Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s Office was pleased to be represented at an event celebrating BRAVEHOUND’s 10th anniversary and its work supporting veterans. And in Berlin, I attended an exhibition at the British Embassy recognising the work of the Kutenholz community. Led by Debbie Bülau BEM, the community has created memorials to those who fell in the area during the Second World War and continues to connect with their families Read my full October round-up through the link in our bio. #ScottishVeterans #Veterans #ArmedForcesCommunity #Remembrance

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