Thought Piece from Charlie Raeburn for Reform Scotland
Our Founder and Board member Charlie Raeburn has contributed a piece to the Devolving Scotland forum. He writes: "Too often these days Sport is thought…
Lesley Duncan24 August 2023
People with disabilities being penalised for being active
New research has revealed that many people in Scotland with a wide range of disabilities are threatened with having their benefits cut if they become…
David Ferguson14 August 2023
OSS thanks departing Chief Executive and Research Manager
The Observatory for Sport in Scotland (OSS) has paid tribute to its CEO David Ferguson and Research Manager Ryan Brown, who stepped down this month.…
David Ferguson30 June 2023
‘Over 90% of community sports clubs fear for their future’ – Sported research
New research from Sported, one of the UK's largest charities supporting grassroots and community sport, suggests that virtually all clubs and groups are fearing for…
David Ferguson29 May 2023
‘Radical change needed across Scotland’s councils’ – Audit Scotland
Scotland’s councils must radically change how they operate and collaborate with partners in communities, if they are to improve and maintain services to their communities.…
David Ferguson24 May 2023
More swimming pools to close as public sport investment plummets
THE CLOSURE of community sport and leisure facilities across Scotland is beginning to spiral, as predicted, with West Lothian now confirming three leisure centres will…
David Ferguson8 May 2023
Community ‘club’ is a key magnet for older people to keep active
OLDER people with a range of long-term health conditions need the motivation of a community club to take part in regular exercise, according to a…
David Ferguson5 May 2023
New sport policy could address decline and strengthen Scottish society
Research Q: The Value of Sport, Beyond Physical Activity - does public policy underestimate the value of sport to social benefit, population health and wellbeing?…
David Ferguson28 April 2023
Boxing and the sweet science behind schools intervention
Each month, we feature a guest article from one of the OSS Ambassadors. This month, RHYS McCOLE explains how he is using boxing to engage…
David Ferguson17 April 2023
Scotland’s No1 now smashing barriers to badminton
The Observatory for Sport in Scotland Ambassadors support the ethos and aims of the OSS, and are passionate about the life benefits of community sport…
David Ferguson22 March 2023