The Scottish Badminton world was saddened at the passing on 1st December of one of its great champions, Nicol McCloy of Greenock. Nicol was born and lived his whole life in Greenock. He was one of what seemed an endless Greenock conveyor belt of internationals and fine county players. I [...]
On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December 2018 Black Isle Leisure Centre Hosted the second Highland Restricted Bonanza. Players travelled from Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Moray, Kinloss, Lochcarron, Gairloch, Tain & Barra. Entry was lower than expected overall but we managed to get some of our juniors (10-12 years) to come [...]
We are very fortunate on the mainland to have good transport links to attend the Scottish Open. Many only have opportunities to view world class badminton on screens at home. On the weekend of the Scottish Open, the Isle of Barra inhabitants had a badminton experience of their own. As [...]
This award is presented to a coach, official or volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to badminton over a long period. The award is aimed at those unsung heroes who may not have a high profile but, never the less, work tirelessly for the sport of badminton. If any [...]
Scotland narrowly missed out on qualification for the final stages of the European Mixed Team Championships over the weekend, finishing second in Group 2 of the qualifying event held in Ciorescu, Moldova. Defeat to a strong Russian team ended their hopes but a young team showed its potential with three [...]
Julie MacPherson and Holly Newall won their first international title together at the Victor Welsh International in Cardiff. Having enjoyed success together at junior level, MacPherson and Newall have recently re-formed as a partnership having formerly played with Eleanor O'Donnell and Ciara Torrance respectively. And their former partners, playing together [...]
Last week was a good week for Scottish badminton. While Kirsty Gilmour was busy retaining her Scottish Open crown and Mary Wilson winning two bronze medals at the Australian Para-Badminton International, away from court a number of influential and respected figures were being honoured for their contribution to the sport. [...]
While Kirsty Gilmour was wowing the crowds on her way to the top step of the podium at the Emirates Arena last week, Scotland’s top female para-badminton shuttler was on an antipodean adventure. Mary Wilson was competing in women’s singles, doubles and mixed at the Australian Para-Badminton International Championships, being [...]
Kirsty Gilmour lifted herself off the floor to successfully defend her Scottish Open Badminton Championships title in a dramatic final against Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt. The 25-year-old hometown favourite surrendered five championship points before eventually prevailing against the Danish second seed 21-16 18-21 21-18 in Glasgow. She appeared in total control [...]
Creating a lasting legacy and inspiring the next generation to take up the sport is just as important to the Scottish Open as putting on a world class show of badminton at the Emirates Arena. Badminton Scotland’s Development Team have been hard at work throughout the tournament delivering activities for [...]
