SPORT and leisure has barely featured in party messaging ahead of this week's local elections as it's not a big vote-winner. Yet, as Scotland's councils…
David Ferguson3 May 2022
The Observatory for Sport is Scotland's only research think-tank dedicated to informing, connecting and challenging around how and where community sport activity can improve the…
David Ferguson16 March 2022
The OSS was saddened to learn of the passing this week of Rod Marsh, the legendary Australian wicket-keeper who joined Mike Gatting on our first…
David Ferguson4 March 2022
Scotland’s Commonwealth Games athletes from the past are coming together to shape support for the team at Birmingham 2022 and maximise the medal potential. Commonwealth…
David Ferguson28 February 2022
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), is stepping up work to take golf back to the people in Scotland with an…
Ryan Brown31 January 2022
Dance has become a thriving sport for all ages of people across Scotland with inspiration coming in various forms across television and the media. Now,…
Ryan Brown31 January 2022
The OSS in partnership with the University of West of Scotland and the Peter Harrison Foundation are currently looking for people with disabilities to be…
Ryan Brown28 January 2022
The UK's Lords have united to call for the UK Government to rethink its approach to sport and physical activity, and make it a core…
David Ferguson15 December 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, the OSS staff, board and volunteers have been reflecting on progress during a second year of Covid challenges. What…
Ryan Brown14 December 2021
