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20 years of Active Schools - Gary's story
From early experiences promoting sport and play, to becoming a key leader within North Ayrshire, Gary reflects on his own journey.
“Running completely saved me. If I hadn’t had it to focus on, I’m really not sure where I’d be.”
From marathon star to cycling novice, the remarkable story of para-athlete Derek Rae
Five new sportscotland board members
The Scottish Government has appointed five new sportscotland board members
Get the ball rolling: Try Bowls
A club in Dumfries are attracting a new generation of bowlers.
Find Your Team - Duncan's story
Sport offers everyone something different. For Duncan McIntyre, sport has provided him with so much, from competing in local matches in Tayside to playing in national competitions and travelling around Scotland.
Breaking new ground
Ground broken on new indoor tennis centre in Dumfries and Galloway
A new chapter: Steve Morley x Table Tennis
Steve Morley rekindled his love for table tennis after 40 years, and he is now a Parkinson’s World Champion.
Find Your Team - Tom's story
Feel part of something through Sporting Memories clubs
Feeling isolated following a stay in hospital and with few social connections, Tom, aged 85, is grateful to his friend who encouraged him to go along to one of Sporting Memories’ clubs.
Make a splash: Forth Valley Water Polo Club
Falkirk based water polo club welcome newcomers to try the sport for free.
Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens for 2025-26 applications
Next round of ATAS funding available for athletes living in island communities
“Don’t be shy, give it a try”: Pickleball Stirling Club
A Pickleball club in Stirling are encouraging everyone to get involved in the sport.
Swim, pedal, run!
How tri star Isla Hedley turned her sporting passions into world titles
Rise Every Day
RED January veteran Stephanie Newbury tells us why she joined the RED community
It's Time to Find Your Team (1)
Age Scotland, SAMH, Sporting Memories and sportscotland have joined forces to launch the second phase of the "Find Your Team" campaign.
First Minister opens new sports hub in Glasgow
The Awaz Hub in Pollokshields will help people from South Asian communities get active
Young Ambassadors | Where are they now? - Jennifer Park
From Young Ambassador to PE Teacher and mentor
Achieving Active Lives
SAMH’s Achieving Active Lives Programme has helped Mick and Gareth see huge improvements to their mental and physical health
Glasgow school pupils helped to be active by sports hijab donation
100 girls in Glasgow have received a sports hijab from The Sweaty Betty Foundation
Zara Flett's netball journey
Home and away: how national netball star Zara Flett balances island life with competing on the national stage
Leading the way (1)
2024 Young Ambassadors conference hosts Chloe and Josh reflect on their journey
Focus On... 2024!
Let's take a look back at this year's Focus On articles...
Fin Graham: “I was never not winning that race”
Paralympic and World Champion Fin Graham has become a shining star in the world of para-cycling. Classified as a C3 cyclist, Fin has now represented Great Britain at two Paralympic Games.
Focus On ... Swimming (Aquatics)
Reflecting on a whirlwind year for swimming in Scotland
Focus On ... Golf 2024
Celebrating how Dunnikier Park Golf Club has brought the community together this year.
“Running has undoubtedly changed my life for the better”
Muriel Macleod’s incredible journey from lockdown hobby to representing her country.
The Scottish Sports Awards 2024
Celebrating the best of Scottish sport.
Kara Hanlon: An island girl with big dreams
From 12.5 metre pools to competing on the world stage
Three New Hall of Fame Inductees
Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, Colin Montgomerie OBE and Jim Anderson OBE newest inductees in the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
30 Years of The National Lottery
The National Lottery hits £50 billion Good Causes landmark.
Race Equality in Sport Conference
The first race equality event that Sporting Equals and sportscotland have hosted in Scotland took place at Hampden.
Lottery players have contributed over £130m to Scottish sport facilities
National Lottery players' contribution to hundreds of Scotland's sports facilities tops £130m
Splashing around
Water Polo offered to young people in Renfrewshire regardless of ability.
20 Years of Active Schools - Amiee's story
From early experiences, to becoming a key leader within her local community, Amiee showcases the power of community sports.
Young Ambassadors | Where are they now? - Courtney Cartner
The journey from Young Ambassador to mentor
COV Awards 2024
Those going above and beyond for people, sport and their communities are honoured
Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit 2024
Summit focuses on building and managing a thriving multi-cultural workforce for Scotland.
Scottish Women in Sport Awards 2024
Scottish Women in Sport held their annual Awards on Friday 1 November at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Glasgow.
Find Your Team: Faatima
Making new friends, developing skills and having a great time – it’s all in a game of cricket.
Another 100 Winning Students backed for success
Support for talented student athletes
Focus On... Inclusive Rugby
Inclusive rugby is opening the game to players of all abilities
#SportForAll | UHI Perth Climbing Centre
A climbing centre in Perth has given access to the sport to thousands of people of all ages, from toddlers to people in their ninth decade
SSA24 finalists revealed
The shortlist for The Scottish Sports Awards 2024 has been announced.
Tackling inequality
A charity based in Edinburgh and the Lothians is using sport to help address the many inequalities faced by people from ethnically diverse communities
Knocking down barriers
A new boxing gym in Shettleston is supporting its community
New Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance published
Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance updated to reflect the latest research advances in sport concussion
“I can recognise the power that I have just by being who I am and doing what I do”: Kaleem Barreto’s sporting journey
From cricket in the garden to inspiring the next generation of rugby players
Cycling projects set to share nearly £500k
Community cycling facilities across Scotland to benefit from nearly £500,000 investment
Pride Inclusion
New community sport hub launches at University campus in Moray to support the LGBT+ community.
