GENTLE exercise is not the secret to a happier, healthier life for older adults, according to a new study. According to Professor Robin Daly, Chair in…
David Ferguson10 October 2019
OSS National Sport Summit 25 & 26 November, 2019 Tynecastle Stadium, Heart of Midlothian FC OSS National Summit Programme The Observatory for Sport in Scotland…
David Ferguson11 September 2019
Before we can create sustainable solutions to problems, we first must understand the problem. It's a simple fact. But what do we know and not…
David Ferguson3 September 2019
JOURNALIST Lucy Mansfield produced a fascinating report for The Guardian investigating the impact of table tennis in a prison, and found significant benefits. The article…
David Ferguson2 September 2019
The Observatory for Sport in Scotland works closely with respected sport institutes around the world and one of our partners, the Danish Institute for Sports…
David Ferguson2 August 2019
School sport and how it has changed, both curricular and extra-curricular, was a key theme for discussion at the ASI Scottish Open. The Observatory for…
David Ferguson18 July 2019
To the Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament Edinburgh, February 20th 2017 Topic: Sport for Everyone Tomorrow, Tuesday February 21st, the Health and…
David Ferguson20 February 2018
In forming the Observatory for Sport in Scotland we are creating a charity that is all about the F word – Friendship. Sport can breed…
David Ferguson31 October 2017
Sport can be a force for improvement of all aspects of life, with potential benefits impacting upon health and well-being, gender and race relations, education and social…
David Ferguson4 July 2016
