The success of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games continues to draw world-class events, tourists and spending to Scotland, according to a new report on its legacy. Continue reading Glasgow games continue to draw elite events to Scotland, says report
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Girl Power: Reach for the heights with a climbing course aimed just at women
Set yourself a challenge and reach for the heights by joining a coaching course aimed specifically at women. Continue reading Girl Power: Reach for the heights with a climbing course aimed just at women
The Diggers: Britain’s best rugby pub?
Edinburgh’s Athletic Arms has beaten off competition from dozens of other clubs and bars across the UK to be shortlisted as one of Britain’s best rugby pubs. Continue reading The Diggers: Britain’s best rugby pub?
City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament
Melrose is the Home of Rugby Sevens, and is the host to the world’s oldest Rugby Sevens Tournament
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Event: Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens
Date: Saturday 14 April 2018
Venue: Melrose Rugby Football Club, Greenyards, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SA
Time: 11.30am onwards
The world’s oldest – and most famous – rugby sevens tournament, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens, takes place for the 128th time on Saturday 14 April. Continue reading Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament
Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Walking Football Scotland (WFS) is delighted to be working with new commercial partners Cardiac Science. The company has gifted WFS a state-of-the art Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that will be available at WFS events in the future. Continue reading Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Fifteen Merchiston players pull on the international blue jersey
Merchiston Castle school had no less than FIFTEEN players, from Under 16 to full International level, competing in international rugby last weekend – that’s a full rugby union team! Continue reading Fifteen Merchiston players pull on the international blue jersey
Bonnie gives Edinburgh her seal of approval
Glasgow Taxis teamed up with Edinburgh counterparts Central Taxis to give Bonnie the seal a guided tour as the Glasgow 2018 mascot headed to the capital to promote the diving competition taking place as part of this year’s European Championships. Continue reading Bonnie gives Edinburgh her seal of approval
Travel info for Six Nations fans
Rugby fans heading to watch Scotland in the Six Nations at BT Murrayfield Stadium this month are being advised to take note of traffic and travel information.