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MAGIC MARCH

By Sport on Spec|February 24th, 2019|Uncategorized|0 Comments

As the winter mornings disappear down the finishing straight it’s time to celebrate the arrival of a sporting spring that promises much by way of world-class action during a ‘Magic March’ and beyond.  
From athletics to gymnastics via curling and swimming there’s a host of spectator treats on the horizon.  Read on for the lowdown and to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action subscribe now to our free newsletter.

Athletics may traditionally hit the mainstream headlines in the summer but there’s always a great array action indoor and on the roads to enjoy beforehand which is perfectly demonstrated this season.  A certain Mo Farah is set to wow the London crowds on the roads (of which more later) but first up Glasgow has the honour of hosting the European Indoor Championships from 1-3 March.  The Emirates Arena – one of […]

MEET SHAUNAUGH BROWN – HARLEQUINS RUGBY PLAYER AND FIREFIGHTER EXTRAORDINAIRE

By Sport on Spec|October 18th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The new Tyrrells Premier 15s campaign is underway and this weekend sees one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the season as Harlequins Ladies welcome Saracens Women to The Stoop. 
A repeat of last year’s inaugural final – won 24-20 by Saracens in a thrilling encounter – it’s the first time the teams have met this season in the Premier 15s which showcases the elite of England women’s club rugby.
Ahead of this Saturday’s showdown we caught up with Jack Fallon, member of the Harlequins communications team, who gave us a fascinating insight into the life of Harlequins back-row and firefighter Shaunagh Brown (main picture – photo courtesy of Getty Images for Harlequins) following her meteoric rise from novice to international rugby player having only taken up the game in 2015.

In an age obsessed with team-no-sleep hashtags and […]

THE RISE AND RISE OF WOMEN’S SPORT IN SCOTLAND – PART 1

By Sport on Spec|March 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

You don’t have to listen too carefully to hear the ever-increasing sound of the sporting waves being made by women’s sport.  
A sea change is well and truly underway as the penny continues to drop women’s sport is the entertainment equal of its male counterparts.  And after the recent marking of International Women’s Day what better time to take a tour of spectator landscape in Scotland with Part 1 of our look at the rich crop of talented sportswomen ready to entertain from the world of basketball, curling, football, GAA, netball, roller derby, rugby, shinty & volleyball.  Read on for the sporting lowdown and to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action subscribe now to our free weekly newsletter.

Netball was a revelation at Glasgow 2014 drawing sell-out crowds in excess of 30,000.  Since then the national side, […]

IN PRAISE OF HIGHLAND GAMES – A NEW SEASON DAWNS

By Sport on Spec|May 1st, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

There’s plenty of sporting reasons to be cheerful as spring reaches out to summer each year – and none more so than a changing in the weather heralding the onset of another season of to celebrate one of the great traditions of Highland culture in Scotland. 
If a passing tourist was to stop and ask what can they expect from a visit to nearby Highland Games to use the description a mini-Olympics wouldn’t be a bad starting point.  Each historic meet having its own unique personality and typically encompassing a variety of sport including track and field and cycling, not to mention heavy events such as tug-o-war and the caber toss.  Add in the Opening/Closing Cermony features – otherwise known as the Chieftain’s Parade with massed bands and Highland dancing – and a trip to the Highland […]

TIME TO GET IN THE SWING FOR THE NEW SCOTTISH GOLF SEASON!

By Sport on Spec|July 12th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2016 is a big year for golf.  An Olympic appearance, the Ryder Cup, it promises to be a year to remember and no where is the spectator landscape more appealing than in Scotland, The Home of Golf, where over the next few months global stars present, future and past will ply their trade on some of the country’s finest courses. 
Last week’s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open lit the fuse perfectly for a summer and autumn of  tournament action, the Castle Stuart Golf Links (main picture) providing a spectacular backdrop to some world-class action which saw Sweden’s Alex Noren secure the silverware.  Credit must go to EventScotland and VisitScotland who are instrumental in bringing a rich variety of world-class tournaments to Scotland.  We take a look below at the action in store, and bring you the latest spectator information, starting […]