News
Henley Royal Regatta to recognise the Scottish Rowing Championships as one of the UK’s leading competitions
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.
Scottish Rowing launches Rowing in Scotland: The Next Chapter - 2026 and Beyond
Posted: 09 March 2026
Scottish Rowing has today launched its new long-term strategy, Rowing in Scotland: The Next Chapter - 2026 and Beyond, setting out a vision for a safe, welcoming and thriving rowing community across the country.
Developed through consultation with clubs, volunteers, athletes and partners across Scotland, the strategy outlines how Scottish Rowing will grow participation, strengthen clubs and support performance success while ensuring the sport reflects the diversity and communities of modern Scotland.
Read more: Scottish Rowing launches Rowing in Scotland: The Next Chapter - 2026 and Beyond
Job Opportunities
Posted: 06 March 2026
Scottish Rowing is excited to announce two job vacancies within the team. We are now recruiting for a full time Club Development Manager and a Competition and Events Manager (Maternity Cover).
Were You Part of Rowing at the 1986 Commonwealth Games? We’d Love to Hear From You!
Posted 22 February 2026
This year marks 40 years since rowing featured at the 1986 Commonwealth Games at Strathclyde Park - the last time our sport appeared on the Commonwealth Games programme.
We know there are athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers out there who were part of that event, and we’re keen to get back in touch.
Read more: Were You Part of Rowing at the 1986 Commonwealth Games? We’d Love to Hear From You!
In Memoriam - Owen Reid McGhee MBE
Posted: 03 March 2026
Obituary supplied by Owen's family.
Scottish Umpires Selected for 2026 World Rowing Juries
Posted: 11 February 2026
Written by Gary Bain, Aberdeen BC
Scottish rowers and coaches have, over the last few years, become increasingly visible in Great Britain teams at all age levels, from J16 up to the full senior team, and across both the classic flatwater and coastal disciplines. While the selection process for this year's GB rowing teams is still in the early stages, Scottish umpires who hold an International licence have already come to the end of their own selection process.
Read more: Scottish Umpires Selected for 2026 World Rowing Juries
Scottish Rowing Commissions Independent Wellbeing and Protection Review
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
Four Nations Coastal Sculling Series: Coming to a beach near you in 2026
Posted: 05 February 2026
Provided by British Rowing
British Rowing, Scottish Rowing, Welsh Rowing and Jersey Rowing Club are once again coming together to host the ultimate coastal rowing challenge – supported by Swift Racing UK.
Image: British Rowing. Four Nations poster featuring a Coastal 2x.
Read more: Four Nations Coastal Sculling Series: Coming to a beach near you in 2026
Volunteer Archivist Team, Scottish Rowing – 150th Anniversary 2031
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
In Memoriam – Ken McCracken
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.
