Lisa Aitken interview: “I’m viewing this rehab as a path to a better Lisa”

Lisa Aitken has opened up on her recovery from a devastating injury sustained last December at the World Teams Championship in Cairo. In a pool match against Australia, Lisa was forced to retire with a knee injury which, in her own words,…

Check out our November update

Our November newsletter featured some big news as it was confirmed last month that squash would be included in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The newsletter also featured plenty of good news from the British Junior Championships, where…

Squash confirmed for LA28 Olympic Games

Scottish Squash is delighted with the decision of the IOC Executive Board to confirm squash as part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games programme. The decision is a significant milestone in the sport’s history, as it would make its first…

Greg Lobban savours the moment after world top 20 breakthrough

Greg Lobban’s breakthrough to the top 20 in the world squash rankings was an achievement ten years in the making. Having now hit a milestone which had eluded him for close to a decade, he has learned from experience how important it is…

Youngest entrant ready for wildcard challenge in Inverness

Young squash star Robyn McAlpine is ready to take her game to the next level as she prepares to play in the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023. After securing one of three wildcards for female players, the chance to play in Scotland’s…

Ten reasons to be excited for the Springfield Scottish Squash Open

For five days this September, Inverness will become the squash capital of Scotland as it hosts the country’s flagship squash tournament.  With just ten days to go until the Springfield Scottish Squash Open gets underway, we looked at ten…

Rangers team up with local squash club to develop future stars

A Premiership football giant has teamed up with Scottish Squash Rackets Club to help develop the next generation of football stars. As part of Rangers Football Club’s youth development programme, young players are encouraged to try their…

Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023: Scottish players start as favourites as draw published

Two Scottish players are in pole-position to lead the charge for home success at the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023, taking place in Inverness from September 20th. Scotland’s male number two Rory Stewart and female number one Georgia…

Check out our August update

Our August newsletter featured some big news as the first winner of the Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2023 was announced. Check out the newsletter to see who will be presented with the Services to Squash Award at the celebration in Glasgow this…

WJC Profile – Robyn McAlpine hopes to build on history-making year

Anyone that has followed squash in Scotland closely this year is unlikely to have missed the name Robyn McAlpine.  It has been a huge year for the Scotstoun-squash-star, having made history as the first girl to win the U17, U19 and U23 national…

WJC Profile: Louisa Kaven ready to embrace Australia challenge

Having swapped a tennis racket for a squash one seven years ago, Louisa Kaven feels that she is now ready to test herself against the world’s best players this summer.  As the youngest representative in the Women's team heading to Australia…

Check out our July update

Our July newsletter featured an update from Scotland's promising young players ahead of their trip to Australia for the World Junior Championships this month. The newsletter also featured the news that a record number of sanctioned competitions…

Senga Macfie: Still loving squash after 42 years

Having first picked up a squash racket 42 years ago, Senga Macfie’s love and affection for the game of squash has only grown stronger over the years. For almost a decade she competed in the PSA World Tour, in 1990 she won the European Squash…

Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Duncan Smith. The Aberdeen Squash Racquets Club obituary reads as follows: It is with great sadness and respect that ASRC Committee announce the passing of Mr Duncan Smith. Duncan…

Scotland’s squash community rallies to send Scottish juniors to World Championships in Australia

Scotland’s squash community has rallied together to raise funds to send some of the sport’s most promising young players to the Junior World Championships in Melbourne. With the tournament taking place in Australia, there was a significant…