94% of Scots agree that swimming pools are important for safety

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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

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Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up

Whilst the Scottish National Open Championships caught the headlines on the domestic swimming scene over the weekend, a number of Scots were catching the eye on the continent, with excellent performances across two different competitions. Seven Scottish swimmers were in action at the second ever European under 23 Championships, this time held in Samorin, Slovakia… Continue reading Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up

Edinburgh secure top club as curtain closes on Open Champs

University of Edinburgh secured top club on home soil as the Scottish National Open Championships drew to a close on Sunday night at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. Edinburgh ended convincing winners on 1064 points, but at one stage it looks as if it could have been a closer affair with University of Stirling… Continue reading Edinburgh secure top club as curtain closes on Open Champs

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Swimmers deliver champion performances at Scottish Open

On Saturday, the Royal Commonwealth Pool continued to deliver exciting racing as Day Two of the Scottish Swimming Championships unfolded. Scotland’s elite swimmers delivering electrifying performances and nail-biting race conclusions, as the meet provided a stage to refine racing ahead of key meets over the coming weeks. In arguably the most exciting race of the… Continue reading Swimmers deliver champion performances at Scottish Open

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Open Champs deliver fast Friday in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool came alive as the Scottish Swimming Championships launched into a strong start on Friday. The historic venue welcomed some of Scotland’s top swimmers, who delivered a day of impressive races and tight finishes. University of Edinburgh teammates Kara Hanlon and Anna Morgan went head-to-head in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke, as the… Continue reading Open Champs deliver fast Friday in Edinburgh

National Learn to Swim Framework surpasses 200,000 participants

MORE than 210,000 people across Scotland have taken the life-changing opportunity to learn to swim, thanks to a pioneering national programme that’s making waves in water safety and inclusion. The Learn to Swim National Framework, a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water, has now supported 210,337 children and adults across Scotland to be safer… Continue reading National Learn to Swim Framework surpasses 200,000 participants

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Open Championships headline bumper weekend of Swimming for Scotland

The Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships mark the final National Championships of the Scottish Swimming season, before final meets of the campaign are held over the remainder of summer. Held at the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh this weekend, the championships will offer a prime opportunity for emerging swimmers to claim their first… Continue reading Open Championships headline bumper weekend of Swimming for Scotland

Open Water Championships round-up

The storm clouds may have gathered over Loch Ken on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers or the competitiveness of the athletes at the start of the 2025 Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. A short-lived thunderstorm over the Galloway Activity Centre, and the swift actions of the safety crews… Continue reading Open Water Championships round-up

Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships

A 15-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships which take place this month in Athens, Greece. The competition spans seven days of action at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Athens, with the opening ceremony on Monday 23rd July 2025 followed by the Mixed Team Final as the first medal… Continue reading Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships

Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships

3M Springboard Final GB's Grace Reid wins diving gold at The European Championships. Neil Hanna Photography www.neilhannaphotography.co.uk 07702 246823

Grace Reid and Noah Penman are included in a 14-strong Aquatics GB diving team blending Olympic experience with future potential will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. The selections come fresh off the back of a gripping four-days of competition at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships… Continue reading Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships