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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 really useful Armed Forces Covenant Conference in Portsmouth, with many interesting speakers including the Minister for Veterans and People Calvin Bailey MP, Armed Forces Commissioner Polly Miller Perkins CBE, FiMT, the MOD Valour team and Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. A great opportunity to share good practice, hear about local implementation and experience, and consider the opportunities and challenges across the UK. A huge thanks to the conference organisers. #AFCovenantConference2026 #ArmedForcesCovenantConference2026 #ArmedForcesCovenant
A really useful Armed Forces Covenant Conference in Portsmouth, with many interesting speakers including the Minister for Veterans and People Calvin Bailey MP, Armed Forces Commissioner Polly Miller Perkins CBE, FiMT, the MOD Valour team and Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. A great opportunity to share good practice, hear about local implementation and experience, and consider the opportunities and challenges across the UK. A huge thanks to the conference organisers. #AFCovenantConference2026 #ArmedForcesCovenantConference2026 #ArmedForcesCovenant
10 hours ago
On #ReservesDay we honour the UK’s Reserve Forces. They play an integral role in protecting our nation’s security, serving with dedication alongside their civilian careers. We thank them for all they do. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCommunity
On #ReservesDay we honour the UK’s Reserve Forces. They play an integral role in protecting our nation’s security, serving with dedication alongside their civilian careers. We thank them for all they do. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCommunity
15 hours ago
A very productive meeting this morning between the 3 Veterans Commissioners and UK Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey MP. I look forward to working together in support of our veterans and families.
A very productive meeting this morning between the 3 Veterans Commissioners and UK Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey MP. I look forward to working together in support of our veterans and families.
1 day ago
I was proud to join the Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian and Provost of East Lothian, along with councillors, veterans and cadets at the Armed Forces Week flag raising in Haddington today. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCommunity @eastlothiancouncil
I was proud to join the Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian and Provost of East Lothian, along with councillors, veterans and cadets at the Armed Forces Week flag raising in Haddington today. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesCommunity @eastlothiancouncil
2 days ago
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