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The Summer of Sport aims to increase levels of youth participation

Grassroots sports fund seeks to 'harness excitement' of summer

Spencer Henderson was “really disappointed” to be told that his contract as the national men’s coach wasn’t being renewed by Scottish Golf

Ex-national coach opens up on Scotland's struggle to develop talent

An athlete engages in mental training and psychological preparation, representing the growing sports psychology sector where Swiss firms like MentalMed expand internationally while Scotland strengthens its established mental performance coaching infrastructure through sportscotland and specialized practitioners.

Swiss mental training firm launches services as Scottish sports psychology secto...

Scottish gymnast Cameron Lynn. Scottish Gymnastics is among the bodies affected by the office closure

Exclusive Sport governing bodies forced to find new homes after office closure

Club member Indriana Arifin takes a selfie with the 20ft artwork outside Dunblane Sports Club of Sir Andy Murray depicting the three-time grand slam winner cheering and celebrating a victory. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Plans for Andy Murray 'legacy' sports centre axed

The alleged abuse took place at Greenock Cricket Club.

Sportscotland 'concerned' after arrest over alleged racism at cricket match

Ythan Cycling Club members, including youth squad athletes, with Gillian Martin MSP

Work to begin on Ellon Wheel Park this summer

Cricket ball

Cricket Scotland chief ‘determined’ to solve racism issues in sport

Cricketer Majid Haq speaks at a press conference on Monday after an independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be "institutionally racist". Haq, Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker and former teammate Qasim Sheikh have spoken out about the racist abuse they have suffered. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Cricket Scotland racism report could see 15 charged with offences

Cricketer Qasim Sheikh speaks at a press conference as an independent review found numerous examples of 'institutional racism' in the Scottish game (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Cricket Scotland's institutional racism is a wake-up call for us all

Football Training

Active Schools: Parents remain unconvinced over charging ban

Helen Nickerson says Edinburgh Council's policy has left her children's school with very few extra curricular activities.

SOS - Parent case study for Active Schools - Helen Nickerson

Children denied access to after school sports clubs across Scotland

Murrayfield Ice Rink will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Beloved Edinburgh ice rink has announced that it will be closing

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

Scots football in 'grave peril', Doncaster tells government

Paul Carberry is the Action for Children Director for Scotland.

Solheim Cup link will get young people in the swing – Paul Carberry

Hannah McCook following her win Welsh Stroke Play victory last year.

Scots golfer Hannah McCook turns pro but will keep working as cleaner

Fears charges could deter children from sports classes

Scottish Golf CEO Andrew McKinlay will present his four-year strategy to sportscotland

Andrew McKinlay planning brighter future for Scottish Golf

Meadowbank Stadium's rebuild is facing a 27 million pound black hole say critics. Picture: Callum Bennetts

New Meadowbank Stadium critics query Â£27m funding gap

UK Sport chair and olympic champion Katherine Grainger.

Top UK athletes' training HQs '˜won't move to Scotland'

Eleanor Cannon is facing a difficult meeting in December. Picture: John Devlin.

Martin Dempster: Scottish Golf chief Cannon must tread carefully

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Scottish Golf in disarray as Dodds quits for Tennis Scotland

Blane Dodds, CEO of Scottish Golf. Picture: Craig Watson

Blane Dodds:'˜Time is now to make change for the better'

In recent years there has been an increasing move towards the use of synthetic pitches in Scotland

Scottish Government warned over reducing playing field size

Andy Murray takes a break at the Wimbledon practice courts yesterday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Murray's legacy: Don't let the grass grow under our feet

Scotlands sports have earned their place not cuts, says Ian Beattie. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scotland's sports have earned their place '“ not cuts

Blane Dodds, CEO Scottish Golf, and former European Tour winner Stephen McAllister at Haggs Castle Golf Club.
Picture: Craig Watson

Scottish Golf enlists McAllister to tee up new income sources

Kirsty Gilmour won a badminton silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games but budget costs could impact on 2018, with netball and parasport also affected

Cuts will cost us medals, claims sports chief Anne Smillie

Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan are proof positive that funding for sport will deliver. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Funding fears for Scottish sport

The Commonwealth Games in 2014. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Grant Jarvie: Don't let sport cuts squander key social asset

Group Of Children In School Physical Education Class

Tom Peterkin: Joy of sport is in taking part

Andy Murray attends a press conference during the ATP Qatar Open tennis competition in Doha after getting a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. Picture: Getty Images

Leader comment: Sport changes lives, we need to invest in it

More than 1,000 Scottish schools lack outdoor sports pitches

Left to right, project manager Sally Clark, founder Keith Jeffrey and trainer Michelle Brown. Picture: Contributed

Training firm hails quarter century with new academy

Image of the Lovat Shinty Clubhouse. Picture: Contributed

Lovat shinty club get mystery Â£100,000 boost for clubhouse

Triple Gold medallist Chris Hoy, along with other Scottish medal winners from the Beijing Olympics had a reception held in their honour at Edinburgh Castle followed by a bus-top parade down the Royal Mile. 27th August 2008. Picture by JANE BARLOW

Edinburgh Council backs Olympic parade plan

Scotland Internationals showcase sports at Oriam ahead of the public opening. Picture Ian Rutherford

New Â£33 million Capital sports centre to open

Team GB touched down at Heathrow with 67 medals, including 27 gold and 23 silver their best performance in over a century. Picture: Getty Images

Medal-laden Team GB returns to UK from Rio Olympics

Pupils of Antonine Primary School enjoyed a coaching session at Drumchapel Park tennis courts. Picture: Contributed

Murray mania and Davis Cup ties spark tennis boom in Scotland

Hawick in line for new £1Mpitch

Hawick in line for new £1Mpitch

Louise Martin has been appointed as President of the Commonwealth Games Foundation. Picture: Getty

Louise Martin elected Commonwealth Games chief
SPORTSCOTLAND chair Louise Martin has been elected as President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), becoming the organisation’s first female leader in i...

A mist-capped Ben Lomond as seen from a boat on the loch. Picture: Allan Milligan

Wild camping ban clashes with vision for parks

Children enjoy the Commonwealth pool in Edinburgh. But swimming isnt part of the curriculum in Scotland, unlike England. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Thousands can’t swim by secondary but funding axed

Josh Taylors Commonwealth Games gold medal has helped increase funding for boxing. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Big winners in Commonwealth Games funding round

Badminton at last year's Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Picture: Ian Rutherford

First step to securing Glasgow 2014 legacy

Scottish footballs Anna Signeul, Gemma Fay and Sheila Begbie of Scottish Rugby look to inspire next generation. Picture: SNS

Goalkeeper Gemma Fay keeps hands full with sport

Meadowbank was originally built for Scotlands 1970 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Jane Barlow

No decision yet on future of Meadowbank Stadium

Allmale Royal Troon last hosted The Open in 2004 and is due to do so again next year. Picture: Getty

Single-gender venues will ‘be forced to change’

Cyclists facilities will be given a £7m revamp. Picture: Gary Hutchison

Outdoor velodrome and BMX track plans backed

Sir Craig Reedie, CBE, addresses those gathered at the Cockburn Centre for the official renaming of the venue. Picture: Lorraine Hill

Sir Craig Reedie honoured by renaming of facility

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New Scottish para-sports facility to be built

Jamaica's Usain Bolt crosses the line to win the men's 4x100m relay final. Picture: SNS

Running surfaces stay in Scotland

Scotland's Stephen Lavelle celebrates after beating Kody Davies. Picture: SNS

Commonwealth Games: Scots still in fight for gold

Scottish athletes are targeting their biggest medal haul in front of a home crowd. Picture: Getty

Glasgow 2014: Stress management for Scots athletes

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and SRU president Donald Macleod celebrate the handover. Picture: SNS/SRU

Scottish Rugby benefits from seized criminal cash

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries