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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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The Identity, Purpose and Belonging conference at @edinburghnapier brought together military leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and academics from around the world, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. I've shared some highlights in my blog - link in bio 🔗
The Identity, Purpose and Belonging conference at @edinburghnapier brought together military leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and academics from around the world, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. I've shared some highlights in my blog - link in bio 🔗
2 days ago
Another excellent day at the SAFE&R Conference at #EdinburghNapier today - I heard from a range of speakers, delegates and attendees at a hugely well-attended session on Ex-Service Personnel in the Justice System, which will help inform my upcoming report on Veterans and the Law. Yesterday I had the chance to meet this @bravehound_uk dog and its owner - very apt for #NationalDogDay 🐕‍🦺
Another excellent day at the SAFE&R Conference at #EdinburghNapier today - I heard from a range of speakers, delegates and attendees at a hugely well-attended session on Ex-Service Personnel in the Justice System, which will help inform my upcoming report on Veterans and the Law. Yesterday I had the chance to meet this @bravehound_uk dog and its owner - very apt for #NationalDogDay 🐕‍🦺
1 week ago
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has a nautical theme this year, with the @royalnavy and the @rnrmcharity. I was privileged to attend this spectacular performance and meet some of the outstanding Service personnel from the cast. The show is a stunning international celebration of music, drill, and dance. Crucially, our Serving and veteran communities will benefit from the charitable arm of the REMT.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has a nautical theme this year, with the @royalnavy and the @rnrmcharity. I was privileged to attend this spectacular performance and meet some of the outstanding Service personnel from the cast. The show is a stunning international celebration of music, drill, and dance. Crucially, our Serving and veteran communities will benefit from the charitable arm of the REMT.
2 weeks ago
Excited to attend the first day of the SAFE&R conference 'Identity, Purpose and Belonging' at @edinburghnapier's Craiglockhart campus. The afternoon commenced with an excellent talk on the Scottish Soldier by Professor Sir Hew Strachan. Much more to come over the next six days. #ScotAFConf24
Excited to attend the first day of the SAFE&R conference 'Identity, Purpose and Belonging' at @edinburghnapier's Craiglockhart campus. The afternoon commenced with an excellent talk on the Scottish Soldier by Professor Sir Hew Strachan. Much more to come over the next six days. #ScotAFConf24
2 weeks ago
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