"It’s taken me over 60 years but, thanks to Birthlink, I now have a photograph of my father and I can see now where my looks come from!" (Adopted person England)
"I greatly appreciate the understanding, reassurance and empathy received from Birthlink during such an emotional journey." (Adopted person, Paisley)
From Aileen: "Thank you Birthlink for giving me the chance to know my son after 48 years. We are so alike and look forward to a wonderful future." … and from Aileen’s son Alistair "Thank you for bringing my Mum and I together after all these years – we are alike in so many ways." (Birthmother, Aberdeenshire and adopted adult, North Lanarkshire)
"I would like to say thank-you to Birthlink for making the dream of meeting my son come true after almost forty years." (Birthmother, Dumfries & Galloway)
"I wish I had known a long time ago about Birthlink….to pick up the ‘phone and be able to speak to someone about adoption loss has been so helpful for me." (Birthmother, Glasgow)
"The work that you do is so valuable for everyone involved and the reassurance that you are not alone which Birthlink provides can be lifesaving. Please keep up your excellent work in the knowledge that you are making a huge difference." (SS – Hamilton, Scotland)
"Thank you for all your efforts to date and for being a listening
ear and offering guidance. You offer a valuable and effective service for
people in my situation with a desire to know." (A.M. – Aberdeenshire,
Scotland)
Working with Birthlink
There are always volunteering opportunities at Birthlink. In addition, there may be occasions when there are vacancies for salaried staff.
Find out more about working with Birthlink.
Finding out more about adoption
Read a list of literature and videos on adoption, including 'Relatively Unknown',
a compilation of accounts and experiences that has been produced to tell a wider
public about the Adoption Contact Register for Scotland.
Thrift Shops
Visit or donate goods for one of our two
Edinburgh shops.
Publications
Guides, books and videos available
with information on adoption.