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20th August 2026 by Robert McLean It was a tournament of mixed fortunes for Scotland’s top stars at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, with the team once again showing they can compete with the very best players on the biggest stage. Following an impressive opening-round victory, Matt and Chris Grimley came agonisingly [...]

20th August 2026 by Robert McLean Scotland’s run at the European Junior Team Championships came to an end yesterday afternoon, with the team bowing out following a spirited performance against a strong Slovakian side. Despite several razor-close matches across the two sessions, it was Slovakia who ultimately came out on top, [...]

20th August 2026 by Robert McLean Badminton Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of Spanish coach Jonhattan Martínez Maseda as its new National Junior Coach (NJC), marking another important step in the continued development of high-performance badminton in Scotland. Jonhattan joins Badminton Scotland following an extensive career in the development of [...]

17th August 2026 by Robert McLean Scotland’s top young badminton stars are in Tatabánya, Hungary, ready to take on the very best Under-19 talent from across Europe as the European Junior Championships get underway tomorrow. The championships provide a fantastic opportunity for Scotland’s emerging players to test themselves against some of [...]

17th August 2026 by Robert McLean Play is already underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi as the world’s best badminton players battle it out at the BWF World Championships, and there have already been some notable Scottish successes. Matthew and Christopher Grimley made a hard-fought start to [...]

Get ready for a brand-new way to compete! Badminton Scotland is launching a pilot National Badminton League for the 2026/27 season, bringing teams from across Scotland together for three weekends of competitive badminton, team spirit and the chance to test yourself against players from across the country. The league will feature three [...]

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 [...]