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
Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
Sandwell Aquatics Centre will host its first senior national competition since the Commonwealth Games this bank holiday weekend, nearly two years on from the fortnight that saw record Scottish success across Swimming, Para Swimming, and Diving. The Aquatics GB Diving Championships will take to the Birmingham boards for the first time, as Britain’s best divers… Continue reading Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
Water Polo will enjoy a second successive weekend of semi-finals action ahead of the Scottish National Water Polo Cup Finals day, which will take place at Olympia Dundee on Saturday 8th June 2024 where six matches will be contested: Teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Menzieshill & Whitehall, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender have been in… Continue reading Spotlight on water polo as Scottish Cup action continues
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
Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
With the countdown at 100 days to go, ParalympicsGB has named the 26-strong Para swimming team headed to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this summer. The first sport to confirm names for Paris for ParalympicsGB features 15 Games debutants and 11 returning Paralympians – including two reigning champions in the pool from Tokyo 2020, Maisie… Continue reading Four Scots on ParalympicsGB swimming team for Paris 2024
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
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
Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Interview with Laura McLeod, Aberdeen When did you decide to learn to swim? What made you learn to swim? I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my knees so I was struggling with general exercise so my GP recommended swimming as the best form of exercise but I had a fear of the water so I… Continue reading Never Too Late – Laura’s story
Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships
Great Britain retained their top team title at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships held in Antalya, Turkiye over the week 19-26 March 2024. Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain took a team of 29 swimmers (15 male and 14 female swimmers) including 4 swimmers from Scotland. There were 25 countries taking part with a… Continue reading Scot quartet part of victorious Great Britain squad at World Down Syndrome Championships
Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend
Aberdeen Aquatics Centre was the venue for a bank holiday weekend filled with Diving action, as the Granite City once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships and Thistle Trophy. For a second year in a row, home club Aberdeen Diving Club picked up the Thistle Trophy – the competition for… Continue reading Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend