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Safe Sport Day 2026: every child involved in rowing deserves to be safe, heard and respected

Posted: 07 August 2026

On 8 August, Scottish Rowing is proud to support Safe Sport Day 2026.

This year’s theme, “Safeguarding should protect every child involved in sport”, is a timely reminder that safe sport is not just about the athletes on the water. It is about every child and young person who helps make rowing happen, including young rowers, coxes, coaches, volunteers, helpers, officials, leaders and supporters.

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HIRR – Captain's Report

Posted: 03 August 2026

The Scotland Rowing Team took on the other home nations at the Home International Rowing Regatta in London, last weekend. The team consisting of 56 athletes, 10 coaches and 6 support staff from across Scotland headed to the London Docklands, where they finished second overall in the competition behind winners and hosts, England.

The event was split into four squads; Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men. Each squad’s captain has outlined their results below. 

Read more: HIRR – Captain's Report

Scottish Rowing supports national Water Safety Open Day at Loch Lomond Shores

Posted: 30 July 2026

Scottish Rowing joined organisations from across the country at the national Water Safety Open Day at Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 25 July.

Organised by Water Safety Scotland to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, the event brought partners together to raise awareness of drowning prevention, share practical safety advice and encourage safer behaviour around Scotland’s waterways.

Read more: Scottish Rowing supports national Water Safety Open Day at Loch Lomond Shores

World medals and historic team triumph headline a golden weekend for Scottish Rowing

Posted: 27 July 2026

Scottish rowers enjoyed a memorable weekend across Europe, winning gold and silver at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships, ending a 28-year wait for a Home International team trophy and collecting six medals at the Coupe de la Jeunesse.

Read more: World medals and historic team triumph headline a golden weekend for Scottish Rowing

Scottish Rowing welcomes lightweight rowing pathway announcement

Posted: 13 July 2026

Scottish Rowing welcomes lightweight rowing pathway announcement

Scottish Rowing welcomes today’s announcement from British Rowing confirming its intention to explore a self-funded international selection pathway for lightweight rowing from next season.

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Scottish rowers make history at Henley Royal Regatta

Posted: 6 July 2026

Henley Royal Regatta 2026 proved to be a landmark week for Scottish rowing, with Edinburgh University Boat Club celebrating a first Henley victory in seven years, the University of St Andrews reaching its first ever final, and Scottish rowers involved in wins across some of the Regatta’s most prestigious events.

The Regatta concluded on Sunday after a memorable week on the Henley course, with a record 17 Scottish club, school and university crews represented in the main draw.

Read more: Scottish rowers make history at Henley Royal Regatta

From Navy doctor to Team GB Dreaming: Rachel Aldridge’s journey to Henley Royal Regatta

Posted: 30 June 2026

Provided by Henley Royal Regatta

Rachel gave up her training post in the Royal Navy to pursue a professional career in rowing - this weekend she took a major step on her dream journey to Team GB: Qualifying for Henley Royal Regatta Friday, 26 June was a historic day for St Andrew Boat Club, as they qualified their Women’s Quadruple Scull for The Danesfield Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. For SGT LT CDR Rachel Aldridge (retired), it was a huge milestone on an incredible journey that began in tragedy.

Read more: From Navy doctor to Team GB Dreaming: Rachel Aldridge’s journey to Henley Royal Regatta

Coaching Highlight – Lindsay Flockhart

Posted: 26 June 2026

Lindsay Flockhart has been a dedicated coach at St Andrew Boat Club for over 10 years, playing a significant role in supporting and developing rowers across different stages of the sport.

He first became involved in because of his children; with no prior knowledge of rowing he initially helped to support the junior section. From those early beginnings, Lindsay’s contribution continued to grow, and he later moved on to coach the senior women’s squad, where his commitment, knowledge and ability to bring out the best in athletes really shone.

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Five titles and an all-Scottish final at Henley Women's Regatta

Posted: 22 June 2026

Scottish clubs and athletes enjoyed a memorable Henley Women's Regatta, returning home with five victories, an all-Scottish Championship final and a number of other notable performances across the three-day regatta.

Success came across Championship, Aspirational, Academic and PR3 events, with athletes from St Andrew Boat Club, University of St Andrews Boat Club and Glasgow University Boat Club all stepping onto the top of the podium.

Read more: Five titles and an all-Scottish final at Henley Women's Regatta

Thrilling Racing, Special Celebrations and Standout Moments at the Scottish Rowing Championships

Posted: 11 June 2026

An eventful weekend unfolded at Strathclyde Park with wild winds, teammate reunions, unicorn fun and some intense racing for the 2026 iteration of the Scottish Rowing Championships as 834 crews took to the water. 

Read more: Thrilling Racing, Special Celebrations and Standout Moments at the Scottish Rowing Championships

  1. Scottish Rowing Championships Set for a Record-Breaking Weekend
  2. Scottish Rowing secures investment to extend reach through Summer of Sport
  3. Scottish Rowing Welcomes New Additions to the Staff Team
  4. Rowing, Resilience and Team Spirit on Show at JIRR

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