Two MSPs have visited a Fife charity to see how they are tackling loneliness and isolation caused by sight loss.
Seescape, a charity that supports people with sight loss, welcomed Dunfermline MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville and North East Fife MSP Willie Rennie to their social groups.
Ms Somerville attended the Dunfermline group, where she met volunteers and people supported by the charity.
She also participated in an information session on assistive technology and the latest gadgets that can help people live independently.
Ms Somerville said: "It was a privilege to visit the Seescape social group in Dunfermline and witness first-hand the excellent work being done to support people living with sight loss.
"When speaking with the group’s members, it was heartening to hear how the charity’s services are helping to enhance their independence and wellbeing.
"It's important to also highlight the fantastic contributions of the charity's volunteers, whose dedication makes such a difference.
"I would encourage more people across Dunfermline and West Fife to consider volunteering in our communities - it’s an incredibly rewarding way to support vital local services like Seescape."
Mr Rennie visited the Cupar group, where he participated in a Desert Island Discs afternoon.
He said: "Seescape is an important link in the community for people with sight issues.
"Bringing people together, offering advice and support and a forum for discussion is excellent work."
Seescape runs four social groups in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, and Glenrothes, which are often a 'lifeline' for people who are socially isolated and lonely.
The charity supports more than 3,500 people every year across Fife, helping them to live more independently.
They provide a range of services including rehabilitation, advice, and technology demonstrations.
Seescape also offers social opportunities, community-based assessments, home visits, and drop-ins at its visual impairment hub in Glenrothes to give information on the latest support and technologies available.
Lesley Carcary, Seescape's chief executive, said: "We were really delighted to welcome our MSPs along to these sessions so they can find out more about living with sight loss, and how Seescape can help remove some of the barriers they face in living healthy, happy and active lives.
"Loneliness and isolation is often one of the hardest things about losing your sight, and we have a wide range of services and support to help people build their confidence to live their life to the full.
"These include help with rehabilitation, support with assistive technology and our network of social groups.
"These groups depend on volunteers, so if you would like to get involved, please get in touch."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here