Here for veterans and their families

Supporting and advising former members of our UK Armed Forces, reservists and their family members.

Lothians Veterans Centre is a small independent charity which supports military veterans and their families.

We operate a drop-in centre in Dalkeith and have a small team of staff who are readily available to tackle any challenge that arrives through our door. It is a safe and welcoming environment that can provide instant assistance, support and advice in relation to a wide range of services, including health and wellbeing; housing; employment; benefits; pensions; further education and training; access to health services; welfare; comradeship; and activities. Veterans can also just drop in for a brew and a chat!

Sometimes there's biscuits!

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A joyful gathering of LVC team members and veterans
LVC team member Eilidh with one of our veterans
An image of one of our veterans, Whitson Johnston, receiving a presentation from some of the LVC team
Group of male and female veterans standing in front of a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

LATEST NEWS

National Memorial Arboretum Trip 2026

On 10th August, 16 veterans (8 male and 8 female), accompanied by two members of staff, set off from LVC for our second trip to the National Memorial Arboretum. The 4-day trip included visits to The Devil’s Porridge Museum on 10th August followed by the National Memorial Arboretum on 11th August. On 12th August, the group visited Eden Camp before stopping at the Last Post Memorial Bar and Museum on their journey home on 13th August. The group bonded from the outset with our veterans making newfound friendships and strengthening existing ones. This trip was an unforgettable memorable one as well as a personal one for a few veterans in the group.

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Advice

We provide practical advice covering a range of issues.
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Events

We offer a number of activities to promote comradeship and tackle social isolation.
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“When you leave service life, you can often feel all at sea, unable to find your place in the world and unsure of your value to others …"

Friends, Partners & Supporters

Joined up partnership working is the very best way to support Veterans’ in need. We have set up a vast and trusted network of professional partnerships that we are confident to signpost our members to, to the get the most appropriate support to address their issues. In some cases, we must negotiate and work with several agencies to get the desired result in a discreet and professional manner.

Donate to us

We are always grateful to receive donations to support the Lothian Veterans Centre and the work which we do.

You can easily donate any amount you wish via Paypal or if, you’d rather, simply get in touch with us for more information.