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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 […]

Home favourite and defending champion Kirsty Gilmour produced a stunning comeback to defeat top seed Cai Yanyan and reach the final of the Scottish Open Badminton Championships. The Glasgow-based 25-year-old’s title defence appeared to be in danger of being derailed after she narrowly lost the opening game to the Chinese […]

Dutch maestro Mark Caljouw surged into the Scottish Open Badminton Championships semi-finals with a dominant performance against Frenchman Thomas Rouxel in Glasgow. The 23-year-old is the highest ranked player left in the competition after second seed Brice Leverdez was knocked out in the third round by French compatriot Lucas Claerbout. […]

Kirsty Gilmour remains on course to defend her Scottish Open Badminton Championship women’s singles title after overcoming Danish rival Mette Poulsen in the second round. The Glasgow-based 25-year-old was given a tough examination in the second set by Poulsen before claiming a 21-6 21-18 victory in front of her home […]

Badminton fans will be able to enjoy the best of the action at this year’s Scottish Open Badminton Championships live on the BBC. Building on the success of last year’s partnership, coverage will once again be available to watch on the BBC Sport website, app and connected TVs, with all […]

Reigning women’s singles champion Kirsty Gilmour got her title defence off to the perfect start with a comfortable victory in the first round of the Scottish Open Badminton Championships. The 25-year-old Scottish star, who is based in Glasgow, overcame England’s Georgina Bland at the Emirates Arena as she began her […]