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
Open Water Championships round-up
The storm clouds may have gathered over Loch Ken on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers or the competitiveness of the athletes at the start of the 2025 Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. A short-lived thunderstorm over the Galloway Activity Centre, and the swift actions of the safety crews… Continue reading Open Water Championships round-up
Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
A 15-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships which take place this month in Athens, Greece. The competition spans seven days of action at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Athens, with the opening ceremony on Monday 23rd July 2025 followed by the Mixed Team Final as the first medal… Continue reading Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Grace Reid and Noah Penman are included in a 14-strong Aquatics GB diving team blending Olympic experience with future potential will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. The selections come fresh off the back of a gripping four-days of competition at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships… Continue reading Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Volunteer Spotlight – Isla Reid
Juggling school exams, music, university applications and competitive swimming, it’s incredible that Isla Reid can find the time to do much else, but she has, giving her time freely to volunteer at her swimming club and at open water events. This is Isla’s story. How it started I started volunteering with my swimming club (Garioch)… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Isla Reid
Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any sport, and aquatics is no exception. Volunteers make a huge contribution to clubs across Scotland and volunteering itself is a rewarding experience, benefiting both the club and the individual. It builds upon life skills, work skills and rewards with confidence and social aspects which are valued by volunteers in… Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight – Arran Dunn
Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
A group of 10 young swimmers from the Scottish Open Water Development Squad, have made their mark on Best Fest, the 7-day open water swimming festival, which takes place in the clear blue waters off Colonia de Sant Jordi, on the south eastern coast of Mallorca. The annual festival draws elite athletes, emerging junior talent, and… Continue reading Scottish youngsters race to BEST performances
Statement regarding BBC Panorama
Scottish Swimming believes that swimming is a sport for all and a sport for life. We work tirelessly with our clubs, pool providers and agencies to provide safe and welcoming environments to help ensure a positive culture is embedded in aquatics across Scotland and that the welfare of our members and wider community is at… Continue reading Statement regarding BBC Panorama