Scotland’s top young athletes ready for Commonwealth challenge
Scotland's best and brightest young athletes are in the Bahamas this week, taking part in the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Scotland’s Women Ready for Battle at Euro 2017 Football Tournament
The Scotland women's national team are gearing up for the start of the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 Tournament this week. The competition, which takes place in the Netherlands, will unfold over the next three weeks with the final taking place on 6 August in the town of Enschede.
Scottish cyclist set to smash records with 80 days world cycle
Scottish cycling star Mark Beaumont, best known for cycling around the world in 194 days in 2008, will take ultra-endurance to another level by circumnavigating the globe in less than half that time.
Sport
Scotland's sporting traditions are legendary worldwide and our impact on the world of sport is truly massive. We can lay claim to the invention, or early development, of a number of the most popular international sports - including football, golf, hockey, rugby and tennis.
Sport in Scotland
It was a Scotsman, William McGregor, who set up the first English football league and it was in Scotland that the first ever international match was played: in Partick, Glasgow where England and Scotland drew 0-0 in 1872.
Summer activities in Scotland
Summer days out in Scotland can take all kinds of forms – from an exciting day out with the kids or an adventure with friends, to something a little more chilled, there’s a great range of things to do.