communities

Joint waters

New water sports hub in Dundee to support wellbeing and safety of the community.

YPSP Local Fundraiser

One sportscotland Young People’s Sport Panel member goes above and beyond to fundraise for local football team in Ethiopia, ahead of his trip this summer.

Focus on… Shinty

Aviemore hosts The Camanachd Association’s annual disability festival.

Awards for All

National Lottery Awards funding to support local Scottish sport 

The gift of life

How a bike became the catalyst for change

Community Cycling Fund

£1million fund launched to celebrate the power of the bike

Kabbadi makes its mark

Glasgow and Edinburgh teams feature in inaugural British Kabaddi League

National Lottery Awards 2022

Nominations for the 2022 National Lottery Awards are now open

Changing lanes

A Falkirk cycling club is helping families ditch the car for the school run

Skipping plastic waste

Innovative hubs are helping the environment and local communities

Game on for Moray

£1.6million indoor tennis project gets under way

Orkney’s first parasport festival

Orkney’s first Para-sport Festival hailed a great success 

Snatching victory from defeat

How ATAS athlete Ross Sinclair defeated Storm Arwen

Kit for All

A pathway for sustainable sport

SUPporting young carers

Young carers enjoy the benefits of paddleboarding

Support for spectator sports

£520,000 of financial support for professional ice hockey and basketball clubs

Fit for life

Falkirk residents encouraged to head outside and engage with the outdoors

Restrictions are relaxed

Adult indoor contact sport to resume

Festive cheer for cycling projects

Over £1.1million for cycling projects across Scotland

Community stalwart

Community sport hub in Perth & Kinross thrives thanks to community champion

Beating heart of the community

Community’s health and wellbeing at heart of hub rebrand

Go the distance

Terry Bruton gives everything for his club and his boxers

Back from the brink

Fintry community hub is thriving thanks to a group of volunteers

Changing the game

Netball Scotland CEO Claire Nelson reflects on national award and future of the sport

Focus On ... Rugby

Fraserburgh RFC has brought a new sport to the town

Playing our part in 2021

How Scotland's sporting system played its part during the pandemic

Gabhail Ar Pàirt: Ceitidh Matthews

An t-Oifigear Ionaid a’ toirt ceum a bharrachd às leth coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhealtachd a Tuath

A’ coileanadh ar pàirt: Nicola agus Panashe

Chruthaich am pannal agus SAMH Walk and Talk gus daoine a chuideachadh gu fuireach ceangailte tron ghlasadh

Playing our part: Katie Matthews

Hub Officer goes the extra mile for North Highland communities

National Lottery support for sport

Joy for the latest projects to benefit from National Lottery funding

You got a friend in me

Hub officers come together to support new starts

Serving the community

Badminton star sets up social enterprise

Sharing memories

Football fan continues to change people’s lives and reconnect those in need

Supporting adventure

Love of outdoor environment brings Oban community together 

#PlanetaryPromise

The National Lottery is inviting you to make a #PlanetaryPromise

A friendly environment

Green-fingered volunteers pitch in to increase biodiversity on hub grounds

Big Pedal 2021

UK's biggest active travel school challenge takes place this month

Community action

Sport clubs in East Ayrshire lend a helping hand to the community

Investing in communities

More communities across Scotland set to benefit from sport facilities funding 

Welcome interference

Scottish ice hockey clubs hail the impact of government funding

Faireachdainn math

Fèis sunnd na Gàidhealtachd ag aonachadh na coimhearsnachd ionadail

Feeling good

Highland wellbeing festival unites local community

All in this together

New hub in Glasgow helps local community get through lockdown 

£1m boost for Scottish sport

Funding protects clubs from lost ticket revenue during pandemic

Focus on Handball - Empowering Communities

School links enable sport to engage communities and young people

Sport to help nation's recovery

Scottish sport has committed to being part of COVID-19 recovery

Jiggle all the way

Jogging group helps improve physical and mental health of women in Glasgow

£1.25m for community facilities

Community facilities across Scotland given a welcome boost

A dream team

New football team helping to change lives in Luncarty

Flying Finn

Sky high celebrations for 14th birthday

Community cohesion

Active Schools making local communities safer in Moray

Focus on wrestling

How a combat sport helped to build a sense of community

Cycling for all

Why Scottish Cycling believe embracing inclusion can change lives

Community matters

Sports clubs support communities through non-traditional ways

Lottery boost for sport

Projects across Scotland will benefit

Young at heart

Table tennis club keeps Glasgow’s older generations active

£8m for cycling facilities

Scottish Government and sportscotland launch fund to improve facilities 

Sport changes lives

Report shows impact of sports participation

Community spirit shines

Hastings family helping neighbours of all ages stay active

Covid Officers help sport's return

Thousands receive Covid Officer training to help safe return of sport

Sport for life in 2020

Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport

Taking to the streets

Basketball clubs adapt to get young people back on the court

Sport for life: Carolynn Leslie

Kirkwall Grammar strikes Gold with support from Active Schools

On the way back

Date set for indoor sports facilities to open 

Dream team

Bowling club team up with charity to provide thousands of meals for residents 

A virtual trip Down Under

Lismore RFC back in action after putting in the miles for charity

The heart of the community

Football club takes its place back at the heart of the community

A boost for sport

Lottery boost for Scottish sport and physical activity groups

Chipping in

Kind-hearted members help club through crisis and to a rise in membership

Moving forward

Scottish sport moves into phase two

Teaming up

Scottish Sports Futures and sportscotland strengthen partnership

Clubbing together

Clubs find innovative ways to keep their communities connected

Support for sport

Measures announced to help sport during these difficult times

Treasured memories

Looking back helps older people adapt to new way of life

Sporting system pitches in

People from across the sporting community help out however they can

Community spirit leads the way

A community ethos is at the heart of the success of Craigie CSH

A day of discovery

First Minister opens Regional Performance Centre Dundee

Pooling together

Refugees in Edinburgh given opportunity to learn how to swim

A lotto boost for sport

Sports clubs across Scotland receive a helping hand

Sport for all 2019

Celebration of inclusion brings out the best in Scottish sport

One community

Local church provides physical and social opportunities for all ages

On a roll

How we’re celebrating The National Lottery’s impact in Scotland

It's all because you play

Sports join forces with a note of thanks to Lottery players

A sporting chance

Find out how Care2B Active is helping care experienced young people into sport

FooTEA mad

Spartans improving young people’s lives through sport and nutrition

A lotto celebrate

The National Lottery’s 25^th birthday celebrations get underway

New heights

Learn how one basketball club is blazing a trail for the women's game

Fingers crossed

Say thank you to The National Lottery on its 25^th birthday

Free period products for sports clubs

Funding for 500 clubs to supply products

Gymnastic fantastic

EK Gymnastics Club lead the way on Women and Girls in Sport Week

Having their say

Young people help shape future of Dundee hub

Heart of the community

Community sport hubs hit all-time high

Games legacy grows

Community sport hubs hit record figures

Sporting heroes

Help recognise shining stars in sport at the 2019 Scottish Sports Awards

Taking the lead

Discover how young sports leaders are changing lives in Glasgow

Playing our part in 2019

How Scotland's sporting system helps people participate and progress

Gabhail ar pàirt 2019 Lùth-chleasachd chathair-uilne

Tha lùth-chleasachd chathair-uilne na bhuannachd don luchd-còmhnaidh as sine agus as òige ann an Uibhist agus Barraigh

Gabhail ar pàirt 2019 Rebecca NicIlleathain

Tha Rebecca NicIlleathain a’ toirt a sgilean judo seachad don ath ghinealach

Above and beyond

New boxing partnership builds young leaders in and out of the ring

Playing our part 2019 Armchair athletics

Armchair athletics benefits old and young generations in Hebrides

Playing our part 2019 WDGC

Progressive gymnastics club uses National Lottery funding to flourish

Playing our part 2019 Rebecca Maclean

Rebecca Maclean is passing her judo skills onto the next generation

Life changing

New research reveals positive effects of a more active Scotland

Janice Eaglesham MBE

Our tribute to a disability sport pioneer and champion of inclusion 

Making a splash

River based community sport hub improves the safety of its users

On board

Mark Munro, Maureen Campbell and Scott Lindsay answer the call 

Women and girls get active

Fifteen projects to benefit from £300k funding stream 

Sport For Life is born

Discover how partners reacted to launch of new strategy 

Investing in clubs

£250,000 boost for nine clubs through Direct Club Investment

Memory lane

New project extends physical activity opportunities for older people

Sponsorship insights

Why commercial deals are beneficial for CEOs and athletes alike

Room for everyone

Huntly festival thriving as local businesses support annual run

Perfect pitch

A shared love of cricket makes a mum’s dream come true

Mutual benefits

How can sponsorship benefit sport and communities in Scotland?

Open seas

Rowing initiative improves wellbeing of female participants

Our 2018 highlights

Sport is changing lives right across Scotland

Building a workforce

South Lanarkshire’s Active Schools team harness potential of students

The next generation - Aberdeen

Active Schools Aberdeenshire look to create participation opportunities 

COV winner: Jennifer Scally

Find out more about the 2018 Performance Development Coach of the Year

COV winner: David Sturman

Find out more about the 2018 Community Coach of the Year

COV winner: Gregor McMillan

Find out more about the 2018 Disability Coach of the Year

Shooting for the stars

How one club used Clubs Open Doors Week as a platform to grow

Thanks a million

Projects to share £1m fund to change lives through sport

My sporting life: Gillian Sefton

Gillian Sefton on her passion for developing motorsport in Scotland

Off road but on track

Running challenge will see participants compete alongside world-class athletes

Focus on... Canoeing

New approach to performance coach development has positive impact

Doors are open to all

Local communities given chance to try new sport or activity 

Playing our part 2018 Gaelic

Mar a tha siostam spòrs aig ìre chruinneil a’ cuideachadh dhaoine gu bhith a’ gabhail pàirt agus ag adhartachadh

Centre stage

Nominate your heroes for the 2018 Scottish Sports Awards 

Playing our part 2018

How a world class sporting system helps people participate and progress

Focus on ... Hockey

Scottish Hockey boost participation through school and club connections

Playing our part Emma Waldie

Volleyball international Emma Waldie is immersed in sport at all levels

Royal approval

Dedicated volunteer Kirsty Letton still in love with curling after 40 years

Driving success

A unique partnership between Active Schools & Stagecoach impacts participation

Building for the future

Year of Young People celebrated with National Lottery windfall

My sporting life: Margaret Ann Fleming

Margaret Ann Fleming MBE on her lifelong love of volleyball

Focus on ... Bowls

Find out how clubs are opening their doors to the community 

Kingussie community spirit shines - Spiorad Coimhearsnachd Chinn a’ Ghiùthsaich a’ Deàlradh

Trì cheud sgoilear – aon dìoghras co-roinnte aig fèis Chinn a’ Ghiùthsaich

Impact of Inclusive Inch Park

How a community club in Edinburgh is changing lives through sport

That Friday feeling

Flagship project at Girvan Community Sport Hub tackles anti-social behaviour

Kingussie community spirit shines

Three hundred pupils ... one shared passion for sport at Kingussie festival

Positive change

New £1m community fund aims to create more inclusive and healthier nation 

A system for all of Scotland

Even in places where travel is challenging, sport is thriving

Cycling for success

Young cyclists at community club in Falkirk given new coaching opportunity 

Inside centre of a community

How funding enables a rugby club in Forfar to put community first 

Blazing a trail

Cathkin Braes mountain bike trails given thumbs up ahead of Glasgow 2018

Aim for the Skye

Buannachd do sgoilearan Bun-sgoil Phort Rìgh ann an seisean coidsidh bho ghaisgich ball-coise

First steps

Dundee becomes the first place in Scotland to launch a Physical Activity Strategy

Changing lives

Report reveals life-changing effects of sports participation

On the rise

Legacy pledge on track as Community Sport Hubs tally reaches 192 

Focus on ... Cricket

How a sport can bowl over barriers to participation, one by one 

If in doubt, sit them out

Concussion management guidelines for all sports have been updated

My sporting life: Alan Murray

Volunteer's lifelong mission to create pathways from land to water 

Creating pathways

Meet the coach who drives 650 miles a week to start girls on a judo journey

Active Schools in action: Catherine and John

Follow Catherine and John on their pathway from volunteer to coach

A different path

Find out how Cameron Walker turned his life around through basketball

Age is no barrier

Awards nominee Vincent Connelly thrives on meeting challenges head on

Our 2017 highlights

A year of amazing progress for Scotland's world class sporting system

The future is bright

Year of Young People 2018 to kick off with night of recognition 

Crowning glory

Find out who took home the prizes at the 2017 Scottish Sports Awards

Standards for child safety and wellbeing launched

New approach to child protection and wellbeing in sport launched 

Focus on ... Badminton

How sports can ensure major events have a lasting legacy

In the running

Find out who made the shortlist for the 2017 Scottish Sports Awards

COV winner: Jonny Willcox

Find out more about the 2017 Young Coach of the Year

COV winner: Rob Dalziel

Find out more about the 2017 Technical Official of the Year

COV winner: John Robertson

Find out more about the 2017 Volunteer of the Year

COV winner: Adrienne Hunter

Find out more about the 2017 Coach Developer of the Year

Recognition matters

Find out how we recognise and support Scotland's sporting heroes 

My sporting life - Maela

'Sport makes me want to be a better person,' says Lady Rocks starlet 

Table toppers

North Ayrshire TTC show what community commitment can achieve

Playing our part Gavin Byers Carly Edward

Grove Menzieshill puts community engagement and young people first 

Playing my part Martin Perry

Martin Perry has overcome adversity to achieve a career in sport...you can too

Playing our part

How a world class sporting system helps people participate and progress

Club together

Know a club that supports a local community like City of Edinburgh do?

Stars who shine

It's time to nominate your heroes for the 2017 Scottish Sports Awards

Smashing it

Beach volleyball duo aiming high at Commonwealth Youth Games

Anyone can #BeTheCoach

Parents and riders alike are finding a pathway as cycling coaches

Active Schools in action

Discover how coordinator Laura Somerville makes an impact in schools

A racing certainty

How does a sport turn inspiration into participation? 

An even split

New-look Board has 50/50 gender equality after social media recruitment drive 

Our 2016 highlights

A year of groundbreaking achievements and inspirational success 

A great sporting year

Andy Murray leads the way as stars of Scottish sport at all levels are celebrated 

Coach class

Emirates conference will go beyond athletics and transcend sport coaching

Height of ambition

Scottish basketball's new talent pathway

My part in the plan: Debi McPhee

Community gymnastics coach Debi McPhee tells us how she helps to #raisethebar 

How I got here: Chris Sellar

Developing local sport at the helm of a community sport hub in Edinburgh

My part in the plan: Catherine Garrett

Making a positive impact on school sport in North Ayrshire for more than 30 years 

Links in the chain

How Scottish cycling is helping the next generation of two-wheeled stars

Welcome to our new home

Discover the Sport First content hub in the company of sportscotland's new chair