Islands athletes encouraged to apply to travel scheme to enhance their sporting careers
Athletes in the Outer Hebrides are being encouraged to apply to a travel scheme designed to assist them in progressing their sporting careers.
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Aberdeen school to demolish unused building to make way for modern sports facility
An independent school has lodged plans to tear down its science block to make way for a modern new sports building.
Bridge of Don coach, Mhairi Guthrie, gains national recognition for basketball coaching
An Aberdeen coach, who works tirelessly to help young people thrive in basketball, has had her dedication recognised after being named Sportscotland's Young Persons’ Coach of the Year.
Kim Neill receives Lifetime Achievement Award after success of Cricket4All programme
One of the north’s most dedicated sporting mentors has received a prestigious accolade for her efforts.
Sir Chris Hoy launches new partnership to boost mental health among Scotland’s youngsters
Olympic gold medal winner Sir Chris Hoy has helped launch a new partnership between the Scottish Association for Mental Health and Sportscotland to offer training to 400 active school coordinators.
Aberdeenshire pupils encouraged to take part in Active Schools
Record numbers of youngsters are being sought to take part in one of the north-east's biggest sports programmes.
Moray’s own double Olympic gold medalist officially opens the region’s ‘game changing’ £12 million sports centre
Moray's own double Olympic gold medalist was the guest of honour as the region's new £12 million sports centre was officially opened.
Shetland athletes to benefit from council funded travel scheme for second year
Eight Shetland athletes are to benefit from funding from a local authority funded scheme designed to ease the burden of travel.
Young ambassadors from Moray to lead conferences to inspire next generation of sports leaders
Two young sportspeople from Moray have been chosen to be sportscotland Young Ambassadors and will lead conferences across the country in September.
Inaugural Highland Adventure Festival to take place in Inverness this spring
A new festival for adventurers is to take place in Inverness this spring.
Highland golfer who turned pro determined to inspire other diabetes sufferers
One of Scotland’s leading golfers is determined to show the next generation that a daily battle with diabetes should not halt your sporting dreams.
The little north-east school which is toasting golden success
It’s a little north-east school which has fewer than 50 pupils.
Fortrose teen elected onto sportscotland panel
A teenager from Fortrose is to play a key role in developing sport across Scotland over the next two years.
Record number of youngsters joining sports sessions at Aberdeen schools
The number of children taking part in sports sessions at Aberdeen schools has rocketed by almost one-third over the last two years.
In Pictures: Team Scotland success continues on day nine of the Commonwealth Games
The medals keep coming for Scotland at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Team Scotland scores double win at Commonwealth Games
Team Scotland has clinched a double victory at the Commonwealth Games this morning.
Fears £23million sports hub for Inverness could be scrapped – if councillors don’t back it now
Campaigners have warned the future of a £23million sports complex could be in jeopardy if councillors do not commit to it financially.
New clubhouse for local Shinty Club on the horizon
An Inverness-shire shinty side is one step closer to owning their dream clubhouse after receiving a string of generous donations from the public.
Groups across north-east in funding windfall
Groups and schools across the north-east have been awarded a share of more than £25,000 from the National Lottery.
Fresh doubt over future of Inverness City FC as groundshare plans collapse
The future of the only junior football team in Inverness has been plunged into fresh turmoil after ground-sharing plans collapsed.
Future of north-east running club threatened by national funding crisis
Fears have been raised for the future of a popular north-east running club after news emerged the organisation faces a national funding crisis.
My Weekend with Sally Carns
Sally Carns, of Aberdeen, is voluntary lead coach for Bucksburn Netball Club teams, and was named Community Coach of the Year by sportscotland.
Highlands gymnastics coach picks up national award
A leading gymnastics coach from the Highlands has picked up a national award for his commitment to others.
Mountain weather forecasts saved after new deal reached
Mountaineers have welcomed a new deal which has saved a vital forecasting service for at least the next three years.
SportScotland insist mountain weather forecasts will continue
SportScotland has insisted that a "high-quality" mountain weather forecasting provision will continue beyond the end of the year, saying they have "exciting plans" for the future.
Fury as funding for mountain weather forecasting service is axed
A Scottish Government agency has been accused of putting the lives of mountaineers and snow sports enthusiasts at risk by axing funding for a respected weather forecasting service.
School celebrates achieving national sporting award
Teachers and pupils celebrated receiving a national award yesterday for their commitment to school sport.
Helping athletes achieve their goals
Many an organisation has a vision to be world class. Yet for 33-year-old Darren Hide and his colleagues at the sportscotland institute of sport, it’s a buzzword with huge significance.
Commonwealth Games legacy arrives at Tain Table Tennis Club
Members of Tain Table Tennis Club are now playing with top quality equipment which was used during this year's Commonwealth Games.
New £40,000 tennis initiative served up in city
A new £40,000 initiative will be served up this week to get more people playing tennis in Inverness.
Money set aside for Torvean sport complex
A planned regional sport complex in Inverness has been boosted by a pledge of cash by sportscotland.
£50million to get youngsters fit
Scotland's national agency for sport is investing £50million to "motivate and inspire" young people to participate in physical activities.