Under the tutelage of the late Eileen Adams at City of Aberdeen Swim Team, Robbie made his Team Scotland debut at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, winning a silver and two bronze medals. Glasgow 2014 was his third outing, with his first starring role at senior level during the 2006 Melbourne Games, where, at the… Continue reading Class of 2014: Robbie Renwick
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Class of 2014: Stephen Milne
Class of 2014: Stephen Milne 2014 was a breakthrough year for Stephen in terms of breaking onto senior teams. He competed at the 2014 European Aquatics Championships in Berlin before making his debut for Team Scotland in Glasgow. He made the final in both the 800m and 1500m freestyle before combining with Dan Wallace, Duncan… Continue reading Class of 2014: Stephen Milne
Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
There was plenty more medal success for Scottish swimmers on day 2 of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships in Edinburgh. Perhaps more importantly, the presence of Team Scotland athletes, along with those named for Team England and Team Wales, is bringing out the best in many of the younger swimmers. Youngest member of… Continue reading Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
The Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships began today in Edinburgh with plenty of Team Scotland swimmers in action, to the delight of the spectators. Angharad Evans and Duncan Scott both made their mark on the opening day, with Angharad swimming to within 0.02 of her British Record for 100m breaststroke. Angharad, who broke the… Continue reading Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships
Four weeks today will mark not only the Opening Ceremony, but the eve of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 33 swimmers have been selected to Team Scotland for the Games and this weekend, 31 of them will be in action at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for the Scottish National… Continue reading Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships
World and European Records Fall on Opening Day of British Masters Championships
The Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen opened its doors today for the start of the 2026 British Masters Swimming Championships. The event, which rotates round the Home Nations, was last in Aberdeen in 2022, and this year attracted athletes from Clubs across the UK and Ireland, some as far afield as the US. The 1500m freestyle… Continue reading World and European Records Fall on Opening Day of British Masters Championships
Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Backstroker Jamie Ferguson has been added to Team Scotland’s swimming squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, completing the lineup in the pool for the host nation. Jamie, who achieved the qualification standard in the 50m Backstroke at the recent Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, will make his Commonwealth Games debut this summer, as… Continue reading Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Scots on top at BestFest
Scottish swimmers have again made their mark on Best Fest, the 7-day open water swimming festival, which takes place off Colonia de Sant Jordi, in the crystal clear water of the south eastern coast of Mallorca. The annual festival is open to swimmers of all levels, from beginners to Olympic and World champions, and draws elite… Continue reading Scots on top at BestFest
Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
With two months to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the full complement of swimmers set to represent Team Scotland has been revealed. 23 swimmers join the pre-selected Duncan Scott and Angharad Evans on Team Scotland, in addition to seven para-swimmers previously announced. Eight of the athletes have previously competed at a Commonwealth Games including Birmingham 2022 medallists Katie Shanahan and Evan Jones, who return for their second Games. Evan took… Continue reading Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement
Double Paralympian and World Championship medallist, Louis Lawlor, announced his retirement from competitive swimming today, after seven years of international racing. Bursting onto the international scene in 2019, Louis won a fairytale debut bronze medal in the S14 100m Backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in London, touching home in 1:01.47. Two years later… Continue reading Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement