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#LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits
Today is the launch of the next chapter in the #LoveSwimming campaign, led by Swim England, with the them of ‘Escape’. ‘Escape’ reflects the extremes of a fast-paced modern life and the impact it can have on your mental health, in stark comparison to the unique environment offered by swimming. A new YouGov poll released… Continue reading #LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits
Scottish Swimming appoints three new Board Directors
Caitlin McClatchey, Andrew Dunlop and Jackie Davidson join the Board with immediate effect
2018 European Championships medals unveiled to mark 50 days to go
(L-R) Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council David McDonald, Colin Hartley the Championship Director for Glasgow 2018, Sports Minister Aileen Campbell, aspiring young athletes Fraser Lynes, Mia Patton and Danny Abbott, Marc Austin, Jess Learmonth and Martyn Rooney.
How an Open Water tryout led to a cross-Channel swim
If you’re interested in doing open water swimming, why not sign up for our next Come & Try event at Loch Lomond? Click here to book now. Jacqueline Hall tried out open water swimming with the aim of meeting new people and experiencing something new. Little did she know that a couple of years later she’d… Continue reading How an Open Water tryout led to a cross-Channel swim
I swam four lakes for my 40th birthday: Colleen Blair
The rugged canyon walls are a feature of SCAR
Young Fife swimmers celebrate with Olympic and Commonwealth athlete Duncan Scott
Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European medallist Duncan Scott joined children from across Fife today (Wednesday 16 May) to celebrate the success and expansion of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s Learn to Swim programme, delivered in partnership with Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust – the region’s leading provider of sports and… Continue reading Young Fife swimmers celebrate with Olympic and Commonwealth athlete Duncan Scott
Scottish Swimming appoint new Chair
Graeme Marchbank
100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018
Glasgow and Scotland set for a ‘bumper summer’ with one million expected to experience the world-first event One million residents, visitors, spectators, athletes and media will be part of the sporting and cultural experience of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships taking place from 2 to 12 August this summer. Today marks 100 days to go… Continue reading 100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week: Colleen Blair #SheCanSheWill
"I would just like to think that my swims inspire others to never give up on your goals and to keep dreaming.” Colleen Blair