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

© Sandy young Photography 07970 268944 Scottish Swimming... Falkirk Community TrustÕs Learn to Swim programme at Grangemouth Sports Complex with Learn to Swim programme Brand Ambassador, double Olympic silver medallist, World and European champion Duncan Scott and pupils from Bowhouse Primary School, Grangemouth. E: [email protected] W: www.scottishphotographer.com

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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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

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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

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

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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

Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - NOVEMBER 02: Duncan Scott of Great Britain celebrates after winning the men’s 200m freestyle final during day three of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 Singapore Stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on November 02, 2024 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

This weekend the diving and swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships will begin in Singapore, and nine Scottish athletes will be in action as part of the GBR team. Diving events start on Saturday and Aberdeen’s Noah Penman (Aberdeen Diving Club) will make his World Championships debut on Sunday in the 1m prelims and… Continue reading Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore