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National Lottery Players' Contribution to Hundreds of Scotland's Sport Facilities Tops £130m

Edinburgh Leisure | Wednesday 20th November 2024 11:07am

National Lottery players are continuing to have a seismic impact on Scotland’s sporting infrastructure, helping build hundreds of sports venues, providing jobs in the sector and allowing hundreds of thousands of Scots to take part in sport. Since The National Lottery began in 1994, 857 sport facilities projects have received National Lottery funding through sportscotland, the national agency for sport.

Nominations open for new Wall of Honourees at Meadowbank

Edinburgh Leisure | Monday 7th October 2024 3:20pm

The search has begun for additional names to be added to the Wall of Honour at the Meadowbank Sports Centre as nominations open today (Monday 7 October)

Unlocking Potential: How Sport Develops Skills for Life and Career

Edinburgh Leisure | Sunday 1st September 2024 0:05am

In today's fast-paced world, finding activities that enrich our lives, boost our health, and build essential life skills is crucial. Sport stands out as a powerful tool to achieve these goals, offering far more than just physical benefits. Whether you're looking to improve your well-being, learn new skills, or even change careers, getting involved in sports can be a transformative experience. At Edinburgh Leisure, we recognise the immense value of sport in personal and professional development, and we're committed to providing opportunities for everyone to get active and stay active.