Year of Young People 2018: Archie Goodburn

Each month in 2018, to celebrate the Year of Young People in conjunction with the Scottish Government and Young Scot, Scottish Swimming is profiling an outstanding athlete or volunteer from the world of aquatics. Check out our previous features: Toni Shaw, Cameron Brodie, Dominique Zahra, Lucas Thomson and Kayleigh Haggo. Trying to facilitate an interview with Archie Goodburn is like trying… Continue reading Year of Young People 2018: Archie Goodburn

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Susan Liddle’s Dublin Diary: Behind the medals

During the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Susan Liddle, who volunteers with Scottish Swimming, provided a brilliant daily blog for us, detailing her experiences as a Technical Official at the Games. And we’re delighted to announce that for the World Para Swimming European Championships in Dublin, Susan will be doing the same again with her Dublin Diary! Day 3 What… Continue reading Susan Liddle’s Dublin Diary: Behind the medals

#LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits

Today is the launch of the next chapter in the #LoveSwimming campaign, led by Swim England, with the them of ‘Escape’. ‘Escape’ reflects the extremes of a fast-paced modern life and the impact it can have on your mental health, in stark comparison to the unique environment offered by swimming. A new YouGov poll released… Continue reading #LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits