94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety According to a representative poll of 1008 Scottish adults, 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety by teaching children to swim. The poll, conducted from 30 January to 1st February by JL partners, part of the British Polling Council, found… Continue reading 94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety
Artistic champions crowned in East Kilbride
The Scottish National & Open Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships returned to East Kilbride, with a weekend of top level Artistic competition taking place in South Lanarkshire. Almost 100 athletes were in action over the two days of competition at the Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride, as they fought it out for national and… Continue reading Artistic champions crowned in East Kilbride
Women in Sport Week: Erin Cummins
As part of Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2025, we spoke to Scottish Swimming’s School Swimming Aquatics Development Manager Erin Cummins, who has recently taken part in the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA). WSLA is a unique development opportunity for women leaders from around the world to develop their own leadership style and… Continue reading Women in Sport Week: Erin Cummins
Double Commonwealth Champion Grace Reid retires from Diving
Three-time Olympian Grace Reid has announced her retirement from elite diving, bringing the curtain down on a spectacular career that saw her win multiple major medals on the world, European and Commonwealth stage. Twenty-five years on from the beginning her diving journey at Edinburgh Diving Club, Grace Reid has left an indelible mark on the… Continue reading Double Commonwealth Champion Grace Reid retires from Diving
An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
Hosted by popular radio and television presenter, and awards evening stalwart, Arlene Stuart, 315 guests celebrated a great year and the achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the incredible contributions made by our volunteers, clubs and partners over the course of the last twelve months. Sportswear was swapped for evening dress and… Continue reading An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic medallists during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative. The special session at Get active @ Northfield marked the start of Learn to Swim Month and recognised Sport Aberdeen’s achievement in being named 2024 Learn to Swim… Continue reading Ambassadors dive in to inspire next wave of young swimmers
Scottish Masters Championships round-up
The Michael Woods Sports Centre in Glenrothes played host to the Scottish National Open Short Course Masters and Senior Age Group Championships at the weekend, with almost 300 competitors attending. While the unofficial Masters motto is #FunFitnessFriendship the event also showcased the competitiveness of the Masters community with several Scottish Records being broken over the… Continue reading Scottish Masters Championships round-up
Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Young swimmers across Scotland are being handed the unique chance to see their creativity celebrated by sporting royalty for Learn to Swim Month. A new competition has been launched to design a commemorative swim cap marking a decade of the Learn to Swim programme which has taught over 200,000 Scots to swim. The winning design… Continue reading Young swimmers invited to enter cap competition
Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
Over 20 Scottish athletes made the 13500+ mile round trip to Singapore for the World Aquatics Masters Championships, not only making their mark in swimming, open water swimming, water polo and diving, but with true Scottish warmth and hospitality. The Masters ethos of Fun, Fitness and Friendship shone throughout the competition, with the Dundee City… Continue reading Scottish Masters make their mark on World Championships
World Championships Reflections
At the conclusion of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore GBR finished 15th overall on the medal table bringing home five medals from three sports: 1 gold (swimming), 2 silver (swimming, diving) and 2 bronze (artistic swimming, diving). Watching on screen it looked a tough couple of weeks with clear evidence that performance swimming is… Continue reading World Championships Reflections
Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King’s Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-30 years to launch a career in lifeguarding through a comprehensive free training programme starting in August 2025. To be eligible to apply, candidates must NOT be currently in full-time work or education (including school) and they must… Continue reading Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent