The 4 Nations Graded International took place in Cardiff, Wales on the 8th August, with Scotland once again joining the other Home Nations in a competition that was held for the first time in 2019. While Scotland missed out on the overall title, it was still a highly successful weekend [...]
10th August 2026 by Robert McLean It was a weekend to remember for Alfie Martin and Lewis Smith, as the Scottish duo claimed Boys’ Doubles gold at the VICTOR U19 Irish Open in Dublin. The pair began their campaign on Saturday with a confident straight-games victory over England’s Phil Daniel and [...]
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Area Coordinator to lead the development of badminton across the Central Region of Scotland. Working as part of our national Development Team, you’ll play a key role in delivering our development strategy by building partnerships, growing participation and creating sustainable opportunities [...]
Badminton Scotland is proud to announce the launch of a new resource designed to help clubs and coaches better support neurodivergent and autistic players on court. Supporting Neurodivergent & Autistic Players in Badminton: Guidance for Clubs and Coaches offers practical, straightforward strategies for creating a more welcoming and inclusive badminton [...]
Season 2026/27 is now upon us and we have an exciting and action-packed tournament calendar to look forward to, with some exciting new events for players to add to their diaries. One of the most exciting developments is the introduction of a new National Badminton League (NBL), which will be [...]
27th July 2026 by Robert McLean It was a challenging week for Scotland's top badminton stars at the VICTOR China Open in Changzhou, China. As an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 event, the tournament features only the world's very best players, providing another valuable opportunity for the Scottish squad to [...]
The tournament calendar for the 2026/27 season is now available to view and download from the Badminton Scotland website. It has been great to see the number of tournaments increase every season, giving Badminton Scotland members so many opportunities to enjoy and compete in the sport. General Competition Regulations Based [...]
It is with immense pride and an honour that after two years as Vice President that I now move into the role of Badminton Scotland President. I have been involved with badminton for more years than I care to count and still love playing and helping the sport that has [...]
Badminton Scotland is very sad to hear of the passing of Gladys Allen, a much loved figure both in Lothian and in the wider Scottish badminton community. Gladys originally came from Aberdeen where both she and her sister, Muriel represented Scotland in the late fifties/early sixties. Gladys moved to Edinburgh [...]
6th July 2026 by Robert McLean It was a brilliant week for Scotland's players at the Yonex Canada Open in Markham, with Alex Dunn and Julie MacPherson producing a standout performance to claim a bronze medal in the mixed doubles. The Scottish pairing enjoyed a sensational run to the semi-finals, defeating [...]
