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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It was good to meet with Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans, to discuss my 2026 Progress Report and what needs to happen next. We spoke about the importance of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway and the Homelessness Prevention Pathway, alongside opportunities to move forward my other recommendations. I look forward to seeing progress in the months ahead and will continue to support that work. Read the report through the link in our bio. #ScottishVeterans #Veterans #Scotland

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At 11am today, I will pause alongside people across Scotland. Each of us may bring different memories to the silence, but for two minutes we stand together. We remember those who gave their lives, those who came home and the families who stood behind them. Remembrance belongs to all of us. We will remember them. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ScottishVeterans

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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

3 days ago

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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