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New schools framework launched to transform water safety

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A BOLD new framework that aims to revolutionise water safety in schools has been launched. The National Primary School Swimming Framework – a partnership between Scottish Water and Scottish Swimming – vision is to ensure that primary school children (ideally at Primary 4/Primary 5 level) across Scotland will get to learn basic water safety and… Continue reading New schools framework launched to transform water safety

Swimming should be prescribed to improve health says expert

An expert in the medical benefits of swimming has told an influential group of MSPs how encouraging the population to take up the sport could transform Scotland’s health. Dr Mark Harper is renowned for his research in the area and was one of a series of guest speakers at the Scottish Swimming “Everyone Can Swim”… Continue reading Swimming should be prescribed to improve health says expert

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Scottish National Open Water Championships

Scotland’s open water swimmers came together at Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch, for a weekend of competition at the Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. Still riding high after a successful Best Fest Open Water Festival in May, Edinburgh University’s Cara Gordon dominated the distance events, winning gold in both the 5km and 10km open… Continue reading Scottish National Open Water Championships

Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming

Euan Lowe has announced his intention to stand down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming at the end of the year. Having joined Scottish Swimming in the summer of 2019, Euan has led the organisation through some significant challenges, not least of all the Covid pandemic and the ongoing #SaveOurPools campaign to help secure long-term… Continue reading Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming

David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024

Scottish Swimming is very saddened to hear of the passing of David Wilkie, following a courageous battle with cancer. The Olympic, World and Commonwealth gold medallist was 70 years old. Born in 1954 to Scottish parents, David spent the first part of his childhood in Sri Lanka, and it was in Colombo where he first… Continue reading David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024

Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms

Please note, for the purpose of this research, non-performance swimmers are classified as any swimmers who are not national or international level, and/or are not supported by the Scottish Institute of Sport. You are being invited by a group of researchers (Dr Freya Oswald and Dr Gemma Ryde) from the University of Glasgow who are… Continue reading Exploring the Experiences of Menstruation and its Associated Symptoms

South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health

A passionate advocate for mental wellness has discovered solace and strength in an unexpected place, his local swimming pool. A recent poll by Scottish Swimming found that 70% of active swimmers get in the pool to help boost their mental health, including Paul Cowan, 42, who attends a GP referral swimming class, in South Ayrshire.… Continue reading South Ayrshire swimmer dives in to boost mental health

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New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming

Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce Sophie McCall as its new Director of Aquatics Development. Sophie comes to Scottish Swimming with extensive experience and success within Scottish sport and is currently the Head of Development & Participation with Scottish Cycling, where she leads a large and varied team spread across Scotland, with a wide-ranging remit,… Continue reading New Director of Aquatics Development for Scottish Swimming