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Posted: 08 October 2025

Written by Andy Dobson.

For many of us, the season culminates in a small town in Oxfordshire – in one regatta or another – but the sense of an ending here is deceptive. Henley has the history and the Pimms – not to mention a few hundred hectares of blazer-cloth, and more hats than a millinery catalogue – yet in terms of participation, it’s a rather trifling backwater. Rumbling into view at the start of each September is the largest regatta by far: World Masters. The numbers speak for themselves; this year, almost 4,000 athletes aged from 26 to 96 converged on the little town of Banyoles, Spain, forming 5,171 crews to contest 763 races over five days.

Posted: 06 October 2025

Scottish Rowing held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 5 October 2025, bringing together members, clubs, volunteers and partners to reflect on the past year and look ahead with confidence. Attendance was excellent, with the majority of Scottish clubs represented, underlining commitment and strong engagement across the rowing community in Scotland.

Posted: 2 October 2025

Scottish Rowing has appointed Julie Mullen as its new Safe Sport Case Officer, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to wellbeing and protection across the sport.

Posted: 01 October 2025

After much deliberation, the Scottish Rowing Awards Shortlists are finalised!

Posted: 26 September 2025

Later this year the Scotland Rowing Team is preparing to take on the world at the 2025 Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprint Championships in Barbados.

Image: Scottish Rowing. Scotland Rowing Team winning the event in Namibia.

Posted: 22 September 2025

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is known for it’s captivating, dramatic and windswept coastline, and this sentiment was even truer as Narin Beach in Portnoo, Co. Donegal welcomed the fourth annual Home International Rowing Beach Sprints Regatta (HIRBS). Hosted by Rowing Ireland & Loughros Point RC, the four home nations came together with teams of 10 athletes to compete for Guin Batten Trophy.

Posted: 19 September 2025

Scottish Rowing welcomes the proactive steps taken by ASRA in addressing historical safeguarding concerns.

We are committed to working closely with ASRA’s Trustees and committee to ensure a safer and stronger future for everyone in our sport.

Posted: 18 September 2025

Written by Kate and Naomi of the YPP.

For the first time in history, Scottish Rowing has introduced a Young People’s Panel (YPP) to bring younger voices to the heart of what we do. In early September, the panel, composed of 10 individuals from 4 different clubs across Scotland, got together to brainstorm ideas and get to know each other at the sportscotland National Training Centre Inverclyde, Largs.

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Image: Scottish Rowing. YPP group photo at Inverclyde standing under the words "Sport has the power to change the world."

Scottish Rowing is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Martin as Head of Development and Coaching and Gillian Stewart as Head of Operations, further strengthening the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team. These newly created roles will play a central part in supporting our clubs, empowering our people, and ensuring that the sport continues to grow in a way that is inclusive, sustainable and successful at every level.

Posted: 16 Sept 2025

On 22–24 September 2025, veteran, explorer and para rower Ben Gallagher, Ambassador for Love Rowing, will take on the extraordinary Big Row Hike Row Challenge: Rowing across some of the UK’s largest lakes and lochs and summiting nearby mountain peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales - all in just three days.

From first light in the Highlands of Scotland to sunset in the valleys of Wales, Ben will cover approximately 115km of rowing and hiking, climbing more than 2,400m in elevation and pushing through three nations in a continuous endurance effort.

Think Beach Sprint Rowing meets Mountain Marathon. Or a triathlon with a twist of water and altitude.

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Scots Master the World in Banyoles

Scottish Rowing AGM 2025: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

Scottish Rowing appoints new Safe Sport Case Officer

Celebrating Excellence – Scottish Rowing Award Shortlists

Sponsorship Opportunity for Scotland's Commonwealth RA Beach Sprint Championship Team

Wet, Windy & Wild – The Scotland Rowing Team takes to the Irish Atlantic Coastline

Scottish Rowing Welcomes Positive Steps Taken By ASRA

Young Voices, Big Impact: Scottish Rowing Launches First-Ever Young People’s Panel

Scottish Rowing Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

From First Light to Sunset: Veteran and Para Rower Ben Gallagher Takes on The Big Row Hike Row to Break Records and Barriers in Rowing

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