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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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Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister. The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community. @veteransscotland
Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister. The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community. @veteransscotland
18 hours ago
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Officers' Association Scotland's employers reception in Edinburgh — a fantastic gathering of businesses and support organisations who recognise the immense value that Service Leavers and veterans bring to the workforce. A particular highlight was meeting Heather and Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC, a brilliant social enterprise dedicated to improving the wellbeing of women whose partners are veterans or currently Serving. OAS has supported some of their exciting work here in Scotland, and it's easy to see why — their impact is real and meaningful. Events like this remind me why building strong employer networks matters so much for our veteran community. @officersassociationscotland @forces_wives_challenge
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Officers' Association Scotland's employers reception in Edinburgh — a fantastic gathering of businesses and support organisations who recognise the immense value that Service Leavers and veterans bring to the workforce. A particular highlight was meeting Heather and Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC, a brilliant social enterprise dedicated to improving the wellbeing of women whose partners are veterans or currently Serving. OAS has supported some of their exciting work here in Scotland, and it's easy to see why — their impact is real and meaningful. Events like this remind me why building strong employer networks matters so much for our veteran community. @officersassociationscotland @forces_wives_challenge
2 days ago
A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq, the appointment of the new Minister for Veterans in Scotland, and a meeting with the UK Armed Forces Commissioner. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq, the appointment of the new Minister for Veterans in Scotland, and a meeting with the UK Armed Forces Commissioner. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
4 days ago
It was a pleasure to attend the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity recognition evening at the Merchant's House of Glasgow yesterday. It was a real celebration of supporters of the Naval community in Scotland. Serving Personnel, cadets, volunteers and members of partner organisations were honoured including the Rosyth and Edinburgh Wives Choir and Vicky Brindley of the Naval Families Federation based in Helensburgh. I was delighted to catch up with CEO of RNRMC , Samantha Nicolson MBE and Lt Cdr Gary Nicolson MBE RN. Well done to all who were recognised for their outstanding contributions! @militarywiveschoirs @rnrmcharity @navalfamfed @navalchildrenscharity @rnassociation @forceschildrenscotland
It was a pleasure to attend the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity recognition evening at the Merchant's House of Glasgow yesterday. It was a real celebration of supporters of the Naval community in Scotland. Serving Personnel, cadets, volunteers and members of partner organisations were honoured including the Rosyth and Edinburgh Wives Choir and Vicky Brindley of the Naval Families Federation based in Helensburgh. I was delighted to catch up with CEO of RNRMC , Samantha Nicolson MBE and Lt Cdr Gary Nicolson MBE RN. Well done to all who were recognised for their outstanding contributions! @militarywiveschoirs @rnrmcharity @navalfamfed @navalchildrenscharity @rnassociation @forceschildrenscotland
1 week ago
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