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Posted: 28 January 2026

Scottish Rowing has commissioned an independent review of wellbeing and protection across the sport in Scotland.

The review will examine our policies, practices and culture to ensure they are effective in keeping everyone involved in rowing safe and that they reflect current best practice across sport and beyond. This forms part of Scottish Rowing’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in wellbeing and protection.

Read more: Scottish Rowing Commissions Independent Wellbeing and Protection Review

Posted: 23 January 2026

As Scottish Rowing prepares for its 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) in 2031, we are looking to form a volunteer Archivist Team to help preserve and share the rich history of rowing in Scotland.

Originally founded as the Scottish Amateur Rowing Association (SARA), the organisation became known as Scottish Rowing in the early 2010s as part of a wider modernisation.

Read more: Volunteer Archivist Team, Scottish Rowing – 150th Anniversary 2031

Posted: 19 January 2026

Scottish Rowing was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ken McCracken of JRD Partnership on 4 November 2025.

JRD Partnership has served as Scottish Rowing’s accountants for more than two decades, and during that time Ken, as Managing Partner, was not only a trusted professional adviser but also a valued friend and colleague to our organisation. Many within the Scottish Rowing community will have known Ken personally through his long-standing support of Scottish Rowing and his regular attendance at our Annual General Meetings.

Ken will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his wife and three daughters at this difficult time, and with all of his colleagues at JRD Partnership.

Posted: 16 January 2026

Scottish Rowing welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision this week to increase funding for sport in the year ahead, with a clear focus on supporting the work of governing bodies.

Alongside many other sports, Scottish Rowing has been part of the Sports Governing Bodies CEO/COO Forum over the past year, working collectively through the Running on Empty campaign to highlight the real impact of years of standstill funding. The campaign set out, clearly and constructively, how rising costs and flat budgets have placed increasing strain on organisations across the sector.

Read more: Scottish Rowing Statement | Scottish Government Budget

Posted: 14 January 2026

The Scottish Argonauts Project offers a unique opportunity for Scottish junior rowers to train and compete in eights at national-level events, specifically the Women’s Eights Head of the River Race(14 March 2026) and the Head of the River Race (28 March 2026) on the Tideway. This long-standing initiative is a key component of the Junior Performance Pathway.

Image: Scottish Rowing, Scottish Argonauts crew training on the Tideway.

Read more: Scottish Argonauts Project 2026

Posted: 17 December 2025

Scottish Rowing have an exciting vacancy in our Performance Pathway Coaching Team. We are looking for an ambitious and energetic coach who can provide high quality support to athletes on the Performance Pathway in Scotland.

Read more: Vacancy: Performance Development Coach