Doug MacDonald

So this happened tonight....deeply humbled to win this at the @sportscotland #COVawards tonight. Way too many people to thank but thank you to all those who have inspired me, challenged me and sustained me - my "critical friends" 😊 #neverstoplearning @alynswim #coaching

Yesterday we issued a full day's worth of O Negative blood to help patients in Scotland. Our B Positives stocks are also lower than we would like. Could you help by booking an appointment to give blood? Call 0345 90 90 999 or visit scotblood.co.uk Thank you ❤️

Please share: Scotland needs YOU to bolster the squad! Sign up to give blood at scotblood.co.uk

"I was just trying to do one of the world's best PhDs. That was my goal." Donna Strickland tells us about her life story and her road to a Nobel Prize in her biography: bit.ly/36Ey8dR #NobelPrize #WomeninScience

Expressions of interest for the Changing Lives Together Fund are closing soon! The grant is open to any organisation, partnership, club, individual or group who is working to create an inclusive and welcoming sport for all. Find out more information👇 britishrowing.org/changing-lives…

PLEASE SHARE: Are you O-? Are you able to give blood in the next 7 days? Stocks are lower than we'd like, and due to fall. There are lots of spaces at our donor centres and local sessions. Call us on 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or book in online at scotblood.co.uk

If you're B- or O- this is *your* time. Stocks are lower than we'd like, and you have it in you to make a real difference to patients in Scotland. Make your appointment to give blood this week at scotblood.co.uk or by calling us on 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

O negative blood stock is low, we need donors now and through the weekend❤️ O‑ can be used in emergencies for almost any patient, so keeping levels healthy is vital. O negative? Please book an appointment ASAP scotblood.co.uk Thank you ❤️ #GiveBlood

Tom Solesbury’s visits in March and April 🇬🇧 British Rowing’s new CEO will hit the ground running with a tour around the rowing regions, plus Scotland and Wales, to meet and listen to as many community members as possible. Provisional dates👇 britishrowing.org/2026/02/britis…

British Rowing is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of rowing journalist and historian Chris Dodd. Chris received British Rowing’s Medal of Honour in 2022, and was the founding editor of Regatta magazine, leading the publication from 1987 to 2002. britishrowing.org/2026/02/rip-ch…

🇱🇺Luxembourg Euro Meet Well done to the group of National Senior and National Junior Team athletes who attended the Luxembourg Euro Meet over the weekend - gaining valuable long course international racing experience ✅ There were a number of promising performances, including Junior Medals for Warrender swimmer Phoebe Arbuckle in distance freestyle events 👏 A group from the University of Edinburgh also attended, as athletes continue preparation for April’s Aquatics GB Championships 📈 Full results: euromeet.lu #SupportingAthletes

Welcome to the British Rowing Club Leader Conference 🚣 Today, we aim to help club leaders navigate the changing landscape of sport in the United Kingdom. Find all Conference information here👇 britishrowing.org/british-rowing…

Is that a Sunday Long run? 15kms this morning along the shores of Lake Leman Quite a satisfying run chart on strava. Let’s hope it continues! #running

Introverts aren’t necessarily better listeners than extraverts. New data: In conversations and meetings, extraverts are at least as likely to show enthusiasm, avoid dominating and interrupting, and focus on others. Listening is not a personality trait—it's a behavioral skill.

British Rowing Performance Development Academy Camp: Cardiff 2026

PLEASE SHARE :- Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low. Blood supplies across Scotland have been badly affected by last week’s severe snow and freezing temperatures. Donors are needed to come forward. Read more here: scotblood.co.uk/.../freezing-t…

🚨Become A Swim Teacher! Are you interested in teaching the next generation how to swim? 🤔 Does the below sound like you? 🗣 Why not give it a go, and see what courses are available! Course calendar 👉 scottishswimming.com/coaching-and-t… #BecomeASwimTeacher #GenerationSwim

Santa is currently travelling over the Atlantic🌊 Turbulence reported but Rudolph’s nose is lighting the way🦌 #TrafficScotland #SantaTracker #RudolphsHeadlights

British Rowing is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Solesbury to the role of Chief Executive at British Rowing. Read the full announcement on our website 👇 britishrowing.org/2025/12/tom-so…

Two new positions have opened at Aquatics GB 🇬🇧 World Class Pathway Liaison Para-Swimming 🌎 Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach 💪 Visit our jobs board for more info 💼⤵️ aquaticsgb.com/members-resour…

MASSIVE game for Scotland at Women's Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, tomorrow.🏑 Off the back of a great win over Namibia. 💙 Show your support - COME ON SCOTLAND!!💙 📺 Watch live tomorrow on👉 watch.hockey/home