Whilst the Scottish National Open Championships caught the headlines on the domestic swimming scene over the weekend, a number of Scots were catching the eye on the continent, with excellent performances across two different competitions. Seven Scottish swimmers were in action at the second ever European under 23 Championships, this time held in Samorin, Slovakia… Continue reading Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up
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Open Champs deliver fast Friday in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool came alive as the Scottish Swimming Championships launched into a strong start on Friday. The historic venue welcomed some of Scotland’s top swimmers, who delivered a day of impressive races and tight finishes. University of Edinburgh teammates Kara Hanlon and Anna Morgan went head-to-head in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke, as the… Continue reading Open Champs deliver fast Friday in Edinburgh
Open Championships headline bumper weekend of Swimming for Scotland
The Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships mark the final National Championships of the Scottish Swimming season, before final meets of the campaign are held over the remainder of summer. Held at the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh this weekend, the championships will offer a prime opportunity for emerging swimmers to claim their first… Continue reading Open Championships headline bumper weekend of Swimming for Scotland
Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scottish Swimming is delighted to announce the publication of the Selection Policy for Swimming and Para-Swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. With the excitement already building for a spectacular Home Games, the release of the policy marks a key milestone on the road to representing Team Scotland in front of a passionate home… Continue reading Scottish Swimming Publishes Selection Policy for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will… Continue reading Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
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
Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
European senior and junior medallists are among a group of 10 Aquatics GB swimmers set to contest June’s European Aquatics Championships in the pool – while the Olympic marathon swimming team will also be competing at the event. On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this year’s European Championships – taking place in… Continue reading Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
Scots contribute to world relay medals in Doha
Scottish swimmers Lucy Hope and Duncan Scott played their part in Great British success at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha last week, with both contributing to relay silverware. The pair, who are both based out of the University of Stirling and train under Brad Hay and Steven Tigg, have been regular features on various… Continue reading Scots contribute to world relay medals in Doha
Scots battle in freezing conditions to take home European silverware
The Romanian City of Oradea played host to the inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships over the past weekend, as five Scots won medals as part the Great Britain team. The competition, which takes place in water cooler than five degrees Celsius, saw swimmers from across Europe compete for continental titles, as well as age group… Continue reading Scots battle in freezing conditions to take home European silverware
Aberdeen primed for World Series opener
Over the course of the next four days Aberdeen Aquatics Centre will play host to nearly 200 athletes as the Citi World Para Swimming Series incorporating the British Para Swimming Winter Meet, rolls into town. In what will be it’s second time hosting a World Para Series event, the City of Aberdeen welcomes World and… Continue reading Aberdeen primed for World Series opener