The benefits of sport are undisputed, taking part helps keep people active, enhances wellbeing, develops knowledge and skills and strengthens communities. The Scottish Health Survey shows 62% of adults meet the recommended physical activity levels, with 59% of children doing so (excluding school activity) and the Scottish Health Survey shows around one in four people in Scotland experience poor mental health in any given year. That is why we very much welcome the additional budget from Scottish Government which will provide investment into the Scottish sporting system. The funding has been separated into different areas for maximum impact, including the following:
Additional Government funding 2026
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Date published: 23 March 2026
Date updated: 23 March 2026
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