Happy Burns Night from everyone at Deaf Action 🏴
Before you tuck into your haggis, neeps & tatties later this evening, here’s something to get your Burns Night off to a good start 🤩
Here's Amy Murray with an incredible rendition of Robert Burns’ Tam o' Shanter 💙
#burns #burnsnight #robertburns #tamoshanter #deaf #bsl #britishsignlanguage #bsl #deafaction #signlanguage #poetry #scotland
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our BSL Burns Week 2026 🥃
Here's to another fantastic BSL Burns Supper at @theghilliedhu as we toasted the haggis, enjoyed an evening of entertainment, and danced into the wee hours 💃
Over the rest of the weekend, we enjoyed a whole host of events...
🙋♀️ Presentation and poetry with @edsign_edinburgh Lectures
👋 BSL Storytelling performance
💃 Ceilidh dancing workshop
🖼️ Art tours with @talbotricegallery and @nationalgalleriesscot
🏰 @edinburghcastle tours
🎵 Bagpipe workshop with @nationalpipingcentre
🍃 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh tour with @rbgedinburgh
🧙♂️ @pottertrail tour
🍻 And of course, our pub quiz and deaf karaoke at @theblackwoodbar
Thank you to everyone for making this such a special weekend; we can't wait to do it all again next year 🥳
BSL Burns Week is back! 🥃
Join us from 12–17 January 2026 as we celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with a full week of accessible tours, workshops, and social events 🤩
Most events are free or Pay What You Can, so everyone can get involved, and all profits help fund a new accessible lift at our Albany Street home ❤️
🎟️ View the full programme and book your tickets now. Link in bio 🔗
#BSLBurnsWeek #DeafAction #BSL #Deaf #Burns #BSLBurns
Board Game is back tomorrow!
🎲 Games Night
📅 Saturday 16th May
🕔 5pm
🙋 Enjoy one of our games, or even bring your own
🍕 We'll also be serving a range of yummy pizzas, including vegetarian and gluten free options.
For more information or any enquiries, get in touch with the team at [email protected]
Cub Scout sponsored silence ✋
A huge thank you to the 30th Craigalmond Cubs who organised a Sponsored Silence in support of Deaf Action, taking part in silent games and communication activities designed to raise awareness of communication methods and BSL.
Through sponsorship forms and online donations on their JustGiving page, the Cubs raised an incredible £1,620 to support Deaf Action’s work with deaf people across Scotland.
Well done to all our BSL cub supporters! 👏
“If you could invent one piece of technology for deaf people, what would it be?” 🤔
That was one of the questions explored by our CEO, Philip Gerrard, during his recent appearance on @bbcseehear alongside his son, Billy-Jack.
The programme looked at how technology is transforming life for deaf people, from AI and communication tools to new ways of connecting, working and living in a digital world 👨💻
Philip and Billy-Jack discussed the opportunities emerging technologies can bring for deaf communities, as well as looking at Billy-Jack's experiences with AI and as a deaf coder.
You can watch the full episode on the BBC iPlayer 😀
#SeeHear #AI #Accessibility #BSL #DeafCommunity #Technology #DeafAction
Youth Club X Deaf History Scotland – Deaf Heritage of Edinburgh 🏛️
Led by guide Trudi Collier, join us for a special free walking tour, exploring deaf history in Edinburgh. Trudi will share fascinating stories about Edinburgh’s deaf history, including important people, places, and hidden details you might not notice as you walk through the city 🤩
After the tour, we will return to Deaf Action for a fun and interactive Tour Guide Taster Workshop where you will have the chance to learn skills to becoming a guide, and even have a go yourself 🙋
📅 Saturday 30th May
🕛 12pm – 4pm
📍 Edinburgh
🎟️ Free
Head to our website for more information and to book your place!
🔗 Link in our bio
Mud. Obstacles. Teamwork.
Join Team Deaf Action at Tough Mudder 2026 💪
Take on the challenge and help raise funds to support deaf people and BSL.
📅 Sunday 6 June 2026
📍 Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, EH30 9RW
🎟️ £20 registration fee
🚨 Deadline to register is Thursday 14 May 2026 🚨
👉 To get involved, visit our website. Link in bio 🔗
#DeafAction #ToughMudder
Eight incredible runners. One unforgettable achievement 💙
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing @londonmarathon team — Abby & Josie, Cheryl, Claire, Tom, Henry, Jacqui & Paul — who didn’t just cross the finish line, they smashed it! 🏅
Together, they’ve raised an incredible £20,000+ for Deaf Action, helping us continue our vital work supporting deaf and hard of hearing people across the community.
Your dedication, energy, and determination have truly inspired us all. We couldn’t be prouder 😍
Thank you for going the extra mile (and then some)! 👏
#DeafAction #TCSLondonMarathon #LondonMarathon
Final video in our Treasures from the Scottish Deaf Archive series for Deaf History Month 2026 🎥
As we come to the end of our Deaf History Month series in collaboration with Deaf History Scotland, we’re sharing one more object from the Scottish Deaf Archive.
🔎 Final selection: World Deaf Golf Federation Flag
David chose the flag from the World Deaf Golf Federation because he has strong memories of his time organising the international deaf golf competition in 2010.
A big thank you to Sarah, Trudi, Tania and David for sharing their selections and stories with us throughout the series.
Every item has a story. This is one of them.
#DeafHistoryMonth
🏕️ Only 3 more days left to sign up to our Youth Camp! 🏕️
🚨 Make sure to sign up before the end of April 🚨
Join us this July for an unforgettable 5-day outdoor adventure at Howtown @outwardbounduk in the Lake District 🌄
This residential camp is designed for deaf young people aged 10–18, and is a chance to build confidence, make friends, and take on exciting challenges in a fully accessible environment.
✨ What to expect:
• Gorge walking & waterfall climbing
• Hiking and outdoor exploration
• Team challenges & leadership activities
• Overnight camping experience
• BSL/English interpreters, deaf role models & experienced staff
💬 “Everyone helped each other… no one excluded anyone. It helped you create connections and work as a team.”
📅 27–31 July 2026
👥 Deaf young people (10–18), CODAs & siblings
💷 Free (transport, food, equipment and support all included)
⚠️ Spaces are limited, so please apply as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is 30 April
Visit our website for more information and to apply. Link in bio 🔗
#DeafAction #ActionBeyondWords #DeafYouth #Deaf #OutwardBound
Treasures from the Scottish Deaf Archive: WW1 bomb fragments 💥
We continue our Treasures from the Scottish Deaf Archive series for Deaf History Month 2026.
Tania chose World War I bomb fragments from Donaldson's School because it confirms rumours from her childhood as a pupil at the school.
Every item has a story. This is one of them.
#DeafHistoryMonth
