News

Posted: 15 April 2026

Written by Dominic McGrory

The Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta is back for 2026, bigger, stronger and more diverse than ever. Held at Scotland’s only championship course at Strathclyde Park, this central event of the rowing calendar is attracting more rowers than ever before. With clubs travelling far and wide, across the English border and south from the Highlands, Spring Regatta is packing more excitement, strength and depth of competition than ever before, showcasing the very best of rowing talent from across the UK.

Read more: Spring Regatta - Preview

Posted: 14 April 2026

During the week of 6–10 April, Scottish Rowing delivered an Instructors Course on the River Ayr for participants from across South Ayrshire, in partnership with the South Ayrshire Thriving Communities Team.

Read more: River Ayr Instructors Course Builds New Rowing Capacity in South Ayrshire

Posted: 02 April 2026

Each year, to round off the Head Season, crews descend upon the banks of the Thames to take part in four Tideway events: The School’s Head of the River Race (SHoRR), Women’s Eights Head of the River Race (WeHoRR), the Head of the River Race (HoRR) and Vesta International Masters Head (Vesta). This year, 37 crews featuring athletes representing Scottish clubs took up the challenge.

Read more: Scottish Rowers Tackle the Tideway Events

Posted: 30 March 2026

Scottish Rowing is sad to announce the unexpected death of Anne McGhie, wife to late husband and Clydesdale ARA and SARA ex-President James “Jimmy” McGhie (one of the 4 infamous Jimmies of umpire fame), and sister in law to the late Clydesdale ARA ex-President William McGhie. Anne passed away on the morning of 25th March, peacefully at home.

Read more: In Memoriam – Anne McGhie

Posted 20 March 2026

Scottish Rowing was pleased to welcome senior leaders from British Rowing to Scotland last week, as Chief Executive Officer Tom Solesbury and Chair Diana Hunter spent two days meeting with clubs, partners and university programmes.

The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Scottish Rowing and British Rowing, while highlighting the breadth of rowing activity taking place across Scotland and the important role that clubs, universities and partners play in supporting the development of the sport.

Read more: British Rowing CEO and Chair Visit Scotland

Posted: 17 March 2026

Henley Royal Regatta has announced that it will formally include the Scottish Rowing Championships as an event whose results will be used in assessing crews for pre-qualification for the 2026 Henley Royal Regatta.

Read more: Henley Royal Regatta to recognise the Scottish Rowing Championships as one of the UK’s leading...