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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 huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners at last night's Scottish @veteransawards. It was an honour to be there to celebrate the achievements of those who continue to serve their communities with dedication, resilience and leadership beyond their military careers. Your stories inspire us all - thank you for everything you do.
A huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners at last night's Scottish @veteransawards. It was an honour to be there to celebrate the achievements of those who continue to serve their communities with dedication, resilience and leadership beyond their military careers. Your stories inspire us all - thank you for everything you do.
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As #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild comes to a close, I'm re-sharing Sophia's story. Sophia shared her experience of growing up in a military family and transitioning to civilian life to help bring my Community and Relationships report to life. She also spoke very powerfully at the launch of @forceschildrenscotland's Rights Charter for Forces Children on Purple-Up Day last week. It's thanks to young people like Sophia and her peers – and their openness – that we can drive meaningful change. Listen to Sophia reflect on life in a forces family in her own words.
As #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild comes to a close, I'm re-sharing Sophia's story. Sophia shared her experience of growing up in a military family and transitioning to civilian life to help bring my Community and Relationships report to life. She also spoke very powerfully at the launch of @forceschildrenscotland's Rights Charter for Forces Children on Purple-Up Day last week. It's thanks to young people like Sophia and her peers – and their openness – that we can drive meaningful change. Listen to Sophia reflect on life in a forces family in her own words.
1 day ago
An inspiring morning hearing the powerful words of young people from Serving and veteran families as @forceschildrenscotland launched its #ForcesChildrensRightsCharter - a meaningful way to mark #PurpleUpDay and #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild. Learn more about the Charter at the link in my bio 🔗
An inspiring morning hearing the powerful words of young people from Serving and veteran families as @forceschildrenscotland launched its #ForcesChildrensRightsCharter - a meaningful way to mark #PurpleUpDay and #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild. Learn more about the Charter at the link in my bio 🔗
6 days ago
On #AnzacDay, we remember Australians and New Zealanders who have served - and all who made the ultimate sacrifice. From Gallipoli to the present day, we honour their bravery and dedication to their country. #LestWeForget
On #AnzacDay, we remember Australians and New Zealanders who have served - and all who made the ultimate sacrifice. From Gallipoli to the present day, we honour their bravery and dedication to their country. #LestWeForget
6 days ago
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