Members and guests from across Scotland’s thriving aquatics community, came together in Glasgow on Saturday night, to celebrate 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. Hosted again by popular radio and television presenter, Arlene… Continue reading An evening of celebration for Scotland’s aquatics community
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Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics
The Learn to Swim National Framework, led by Scottish Swimming and supported by Scottish Water, was awarded Gold Level Certification during the Swim Safe Europe Conference of European Aquatics in Paris on 7-8 August, recognising the Framework’s dedicated commitment to water safety, swimming education, and learning to swim. The Conference, which was attended by delegates… Continue reading Scottish Learn to Swim Framework receives gold standard from European Aquatics
Scottish Swimming appoints Tim Dent to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Dent to its Board of Directors. Tim has worked in sport and leisure management for over 35 years, including three years as Chief Executive of West Lothian Leisure, where he provided leadership and strategic direction to a staff of 400 across 20 venues to deliver… Continue reading Scottish Swimming appoints Tim Dent to Board of Directors
Scottish Swimming community united during Games time
Away from the action at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Scottish Swimming embraced one of the key themes of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a focus on community, in particular those who help support aquatics day in day out. Team Scotland House was at the heart of this activity, and over the course of the… Continue reading Scottish Swimming community united during Games time
Scottish swimmers enjoy medal rush on final night in Glasgow
A flurry of medals on the final night of the swimming competition saw Team Scotland swimmers leave Tollcross International Swimming Centre with an impressive 12 medals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Angharad Evans set the tone for medal success early in the night, with another hard-fought gold medal in the 200m breaststroke final. Angharad… Continue reading Scottish swimmers enjoy medal rush on final night in Glasgow
Sensational silver for Keanna Macinnes
Day 4 finals of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games proved a busy one for Scottish swimmers with 13 athletes in action in individual events, the highlight being a sensational silver medal for Keanna Macinnes in the final of the 100m butterfly. In a first for Scotland in these Games, three Scottish athletes contested the final,… Continue reading Sensational silver for Keanna Macinnes
Angharad Evans wins gold for Scotland
Day 3 finals of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was a rollercoaster, with tears of joy from Angharad Evans, tears of pure emotion from Archie Goodburn and a thrilling 4x200m freestyle final, that had the whole of Tollcross on the edge of their seats. Angharad Evans has spoken candidly about how her performance at the… Continue reading Angharad Evans wins gold for Scotland
Scottish Records, debut finals and Evans magic building on day 2 of swimming finals
Day two of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games may not have brought further Scottish medals, but it did set the scene for medal potential with Angharad Evans securing lane 4 for the final of the 100m breaststroke tomorrow. More about that later. It also brought some Scottish Records and a number… Continue reading Scottish Records, debut finals and Evans magic building on day 2 of swimming finals
Double gold for Scotland on opening night of swimming
The opening day of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games did not disappoint, with Scotland winning two gold and two silver medals to the delight of a very loud and supportive home crowd. Every time a video played in the venue which featured Duncan Scott, the crowd roared; this was nothing compared… Continue reading Double gold for Scotland on opening night of swimming
Let the Games begin!
This evening marks the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will see 3000 athletes from 74 nations, supported by an army of 3000 volunteers, for 11 days of world-class sport, competing in 10 sports across 4 venues. This evening is also the eve of the swimming competition, which will take place at… Continue reading Let the Games begin!