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23rd March 2026 by Robert McLean Angus Meldrum’s encouraging return from injury continued at the Polish Open in Łódź, where the Scotsman came agonisingly close to securing a place in the main draw of the International Challenge event. Entering through qualifying, Meldrum’s campaign began in unusual fashion as he advanced from [...]

We are hiring! Badminton Scotland is recruiting a National Junior Coach to play a leading role in developing the country’s next generation of talent. Based at our head office in Glasgow and working across regional performance hubs, this role will lead the technical and tactical development of athletes within the [...]

19th March 2026 by Robert McLean It was another eventful week on the HSBC World Tour as Scotland’s top badminton stars took to the courts in Orléans for the Orléans Masters, producing standout performances alongside frustrating injury blows. Scotland’s campaign began early on Tuesday with reigning national champion Rachel Sugden facing [...]

17th March 2026 by Robert McLean Scotland will be represented by a single player this week at the Polish Open 2026, as Angus Meldrum travels to Łódź aiming to battle through qualifying and secure a place in the main draw. Meldrum continues to show encouraging progress following last year’s injury setback, [...]

The 2026 Lanarkshire Bonanza is being held over the weekend of April 11th and 12th at the Alistair McCoist Complex(AMC) in East Kilbride.  As promised we are upgrading this event to Silver and and also continuing to run a Bronze event at the same time.  You should decide which events are best [...]

17th March by Robert McLean Another busy week on the international circuit sees Scotland’s top badminton stars arrive in France for the Orléans Masters Badminton 2026, a prestigious stop on the HSBC BWF World Tour. With valuable ranking points and momentum on the line, the event promises high-quality competition against some [...]

12th March 2026 by Robert McLean It proved to be a challenging week for Scotland’s leading shuttlers at the Yonex Swiss Open in Basel, with injuries disrupting campaigns despite several spirited performances. With the European swing approaching its conclusion, there were still encouraging signs for the squad as they continue to [...]

We Are Hiring – Business Operations Manager Badminton Scotland is seeking to appoint a Business Operations Manager, a senior leadership role that will play a key part in supporting the organisation’s governance, financial management and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the CEO, Board and wider team, the successful candidate will [...]

5th March 2026 by Robert McLean It was a week of both celebration and heartbreak in Birmingham as Scotland’s mixed doubles pair Alex Dunn and Julie MacPherson delivered outstanding performances against some of the sport’s elite, underlining their growing presence on badminton’s biggest stages. The Scottish duo began their campaign with [...]

5th March 2026 by Robert McLean Angus Meldrum and Malik Clowes both delivered encouraging performances in the qualifying rounds of the 61st Portugal International Championships, but narrowly missed out on securing places in the men’s singles main draw in Caldas da Rainha. Continuing his comeback from a long-term injury, Angus Meldrum [...]

4th March 2026 by Robert McLean The 61st Portugal International Championships gets underway this week in Caldas da Rainha, with two Scots set to test themselves against a strong international field. Angus Meldrum and Malik Clowes are Scotland’s representatives in the men’s singles at the highly competitive International Series event, both [...]

Badminton Scotland was delighted to host the Scottish National Disability Championships on Saturday 28 February at the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, UHI Perth. The event brought together players from across the country for a fantastic day of inclusive and competitive badminton. Now in its sixth edition under Badminton Scotland, [...]