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
Silver City Blues win Cupar Trophy at British Masters Championships
Day 3 and the final day of the British Masters Swimming Championships in Aberdeen, saw Aberdeen’s Silver City Blues win the prestigious Cupar Trophy. The Cupar Trophy is awarded to the team who accumulated the most points throughout the weekend and is one of the biggest prizes in British Masters Swimming. The team from Otter… Continue reading Silver City Blues win Cupar Trophy at British Masters Championships
Another record breaking day for Masters swimmers
Day 2 of the British Masters Swimming Championships in Aberdeen, and we picked up where we left off last night, with more World, European and British Records broken across the age groups. The level of swimming here has been outstanding so far. Before sharing details of records broken, Jeroen Peters, Chair of the British Masters Swimming Committee… Continue reading Another record breaking day for Masters swimmers
World and European Records Fall on Opening Day of British Masters Championships
The Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen opened its doors today for the start of the 2026 British Masters Swimming Championships. The event, which rotates round the Home Nations, was last in Aberdeen in 2022, and this year attracted athletes from Clubs across the UK and Ireland, some as far afield as the US. The 1500m freestyle… Continue reading World and European Records Fall on Opening Day of British Masters Championships
Reflections from Water Polo’s Cup Final Day
Six games, one day, and a great return to Tollcross International Swimming Centre on Saturday for a bumper day of Water Polo action. The Scottish National Water Polo Cup Finals Day was another superb showcase of the sport, across three age groups, U17s, U19s and Senior level. All matches were played at great speed and… Continue reading Reflections from Water Polo’s Cup Final Day
Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Backstroker Jamie Ferguson has been added to Team Scotland’s swimming squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, completing the lineup in the pool for the host nation. Jamie, who achieved the qualification standard in the 50m Backstroke at the recent Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, will make his Commonwealth Games debut this summer, as… Continue reading Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Scots on top at BestFest
Scottish swimmers have again made their mark on Best Fest, the 7-day open water swimming festival, which takes place off Colonia de Sant Jordi, in the crystal clear water of the south eastern coast of Mallorca. The annual festival is open to swimmers of all levels, from beginners to Olympic and World champions, and draws elite… Continue reading Scots on top at BestFest
Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
With two months to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the full complement of swimmers set to represent Team Scotland has been revealed. 23 swimmers join the pre-selected Duncan Scott and Angharad Evans on Team Scotland, in addition to seven para-swimmers previously announced. Eight of the athletes have previously competed at a Commonwealth Games including Birmingham 2022 medallists Katie Shanahan and Evan Jones, who return for their second Games. Evan took… Continue reading Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
Paralympic Champions and Rising Stars Headline Great Britain Team for 2026 summer meets
Aquatics GB is delighted to confirm a 23-strong initial para-swimming selection for the 2026 Dutch National Championships in July and World Para Swimming European Championships in September. The team so far features a host of Paralympic champions and rising stars fresh from outstanding performances at the recently concluded 2026 Aquatics GB Championships in London which included a plethora of British records and three World… Continue reading Paralympic Champions and Rising Stars Headline Great Britain Team for 2026 summer meets
Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement
Double Paralympian and World Championship medallist, Louis Lawlor, announced his retirement from competitive swimming today, after seven years of international racing. Bursting onto the international scene in 2019, Louis won a fairytale debut bronze medal in the S14 100m Backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in London, touching home in 1:01.47. Two years later… Continue reading Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement
7 Scots on Great Britain Team for 2026 European Championships
Aquatics GB is delighted to confirm a 36-strong swimming team for the 2026 European Championships, featuring a host of Olympic champions and rising stars fresh from outstanding performances at the recently concluded 2026 Aquatics GB Championships in London. This year’s European Championships will bring together the continent’s top swimmers in what promises to be a… Continue reading 7 Scots on Great Britain Team for 2026 European Championships