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Blog 131: Are the girls allowed?

Nick Brown has enlisted the help of one of Scotland's most successful semi-pro teams - Hamilton Academics WFC. His book tells the story of the slow uptake of women's football in Scotland in comparison to the rest of the UK. And he's written this week to share the sponsorship opportunities coming up for the team.
Hannah Scott
October 8, 2025
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Blog 129: A lifetime of hockey.

Think you can't play sports at an elite level once you retire? Joyce McFarlane doesn't think so. At 69 she's represented Scotland twice now at the world cup. With no plans of giving up just yet. She shares her story in the hopes to inspire more women to get out and give it a go.
Hannah Scott
September 8, 2025
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Scottish Women in Paris: Kayleigh Haggo.

Kayleigh Haggo is no stranger to the sporting stage, already a world champion in Frame Running, she's made the move to Boccia, to start competing with the best in the world at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. We caught up with her before she headed off to hear how she was feeling ahead of the games and what her plans are going forward.
Hannah Scott
August 27, 2024
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Blog 114: Scottish Women in Paris

It's safe to say that the Scottish Women of the 2024 Paris Olympics did us all proud, showcasing the grit and determination of their country. Competing in a whole medley of sports, there were medals and there were tears - both of joy and heartbreak. We've covered it all in one place so you have all the facts and figures that count, so sit back and enjoy. Beth Potter came into the sporting world back at Rio 2016, although then competing in the 10,000m on the track. The following year she switched over to Triathalon and has well and truly…
Hannah Scott
August 10, 2024