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Focus on… Archery
Scottish Archery and The Sporting Memories Foundation are promoting physical and mental wellbeing for over 50s.
Golf at the Heart of Healthy Ageing Across Scotland
A new golf and health project will help individuals living with long-term health conditions to regularly take part in the sport
Feel Good Friday: Where stories meet sport
A library in Alloa is inspiring physical activity and connection for over 50s in Clackmannanshire.
Sporting Memories + Age Scotland team up to give older people in Maryhill the chance to be active
The event brought together nearly 100 people from ethnically diverse backgrounds from across Glasgow for a morning of conversations and inclusive activities.
Cairngorm snowboarder determined to put injury nightmare behind her
Emily Rothney has already made a name for herself at just 17 years old
YPSP: Women leading in sport
Members of our Young People's Sport Panel reflect on their experiences of leadership in sport.
Report confirms benefits of Active Schools
sportscotland has today published the findings of a major evaluation of the Active Schools programme, carried out by Research Scotland.
Gloves up
Southside boxing Academy are developing a strong community of female boxers, coaches and role models
Sport facilities across Scotland receive £715k of sportscotland investment
New investment from sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund has benefited sports clubs and community sport facilities across the country
Fourteen years in the making
Matt Hamilton set for Paralympic debut after winning fitness battle
New indoor tennis centre in Dumfries and Galloway opens to the public
A new tennis centre in Dumfries is now open to the public in what is a huge step forward for tennis in the area
Focus on… Golf
Scottish Golf is driving female participation and showcasing ‘Scotland’s Game for Everyone’.
Whatever it takes...
Scott Meenagh sets sights on third Paralympics in one of the toughest winter sports
History maker
Edinburgh snowboarder set to make history as first ever Winter Paralympian to compete with MND
Scottish athletes included in final ParalympicsGB selection for Milano Cortina 2026
ParalympicsGB will take a team of 25 to Italy with strong representation across the team
Walking Netball: a game for life
Weekly walking netball sessions in Edinburgh are encouraging over 50s to get social, stay active and try something new.
Best ever Winter Olympics for Team GB
Scottish athletes make big impression on Team GB’s best Winter Olympic Games
Spring into action: Edinburgh University Gymnastics Club
A university gymnastics club is welcoming adults of all abilities to try something new.
Try something new: Water Polo
Edinburgh based Struan Bailey moved into water polo as a natural progression through swimming to stay involved in the wider sport.
Good luck to Team GB at Milano Cortina 2026
Sport Minister and sportscotland send good luck messages to the Scottish athletes competing at the Winter Olympic Games.
The road to Milano Cortina: Kirsty Muir’s Olympic journey
Aberdeen freestyle skier has put her injury nightmare firmly behind her and is hitting form at the perfect time for her Olympic return
Finding your bounce: The Glasgow Basketball Community
What started as a few friends meeting up to shoot hoops in Glasgow’s southside has grown into a thriving community that now connects more than 300 people across the city.
Stepping up to the crease: Nayma Sheik’s sporting journey
From East Kilbride to the world stage, Nayma Sheikh has become one of Scotland’s most exciting cricketing prospects.
National schools tennis programme comes to Moray
An initiative to grow tennis in schools across Scotland has visited 10 primary schools in Moray giving over 1000 pupils the chance to play the sport
Focus on…Cycling
From the playground to the podium and everything in between, Scottish Cycling is on a mission to encourage people to get moving.
sportscotland experts set to support athletes at Milano Cortina
Specialists from sportscotland will join the support team for Team GB and ParalympicsGB
A perfect chance to capitalise on Scotland’s Summer of Sport
Forbes Dunlop welcomes £40m additional investment into Scottish sporting system
Focus On ... 2025!
Let's take a look back at this year's Focus On articles...
Scottish Sports Award 2025
Awards represent the very best of Scottish sport
Transformational impact of the Cycling Facilities Fund
A report has demonstrated the benefit of Cycling Facilities Fund investment to Scotland's cycling infrastructure
Report shows the impact of Orkney 2025
A new report evaluating the impact of Orkney 2025 showed that it added £4m to the island’s economy, and has left a lasting impact for local sport and infrastructure
Focus on… Boccia
Boccia celebrates the role models who inspire progress, strengthen performance pathways, and unite communities through inclusive sport.
YPSP volunteering
Some of our YPSP members discuss their experience of volunteering and skills they've gained as volunteers
Scottish Avalanche Information Service Appoints New Co-ordinator
Senior Forecaster, Graham Moss, takes on key role for essential service
An inspiration to all: Lesley MacKenzie
A dedicated volunteer in Edinburgh is going above and beyond to help young people get active, connect, and feel supported.
Focus on… Boxing
Boxing Scotland targets new officials through national pathway.
Schools concussion awareness programme gets under way
Sport Minister launches a new Active Schools concussion awareness programme
YPSP spotlight: Kabaddi
Young People's Sport Panel member, Mustafa, on his experience of trying a new sport.
Strengthening communities through sport
Community Sport Hubs in Falkirk are using sport to tackle social isolation and promote integration.
Walking your troubles away
Ade Fakoya has used sport and physical activity to help her through tragedy, with help from Black Scottish Adventurers
My archery journey: Faisal Al-Kuhlani
Olympic heartbreak fuelled Faisal Al Khulani's determination to help the next generation of archers in Scotland and Yemen.
No hurdle too high: Bradley Francis
Scotland’s number one 400m hurdler Bradley Francis wins Sportsperson of the Year at the Black Scottish Awards 2025.
£1m of new funding for community sport across Scotland
New investment gives welcome boost to community sport
Ministers visit Glasgow sports projects
Ministers visit sports projects across Glasgow as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week
Celebrating The Black Scottish Awards 2025
sportscotland sponsors Sportsperson of the Year at the third annual Black Scottish Awards
former YPSP
A longer term view of youth leadership programmes
Cycling facilities across Scotland to share nearly £400k of investment
Four community cycling projects have received funding from the Cycling Facilities Fund
Beyond the pitch
Meet Aonghus Sellar – a young leader built through student sport
Paving the way: Erin’s leadership journey
Former Young People's Sport Panel member, Young Ambassador, and Fit for Girls tutor Erin Gillen reflects on her remarkable leadership journey in sport.