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Graduating golf star Lorna McClymont’s mission to go pro

University of Stirling scholar targeting Ladies European Tour place after this week's graduation

Lorna McClymont posed with golf club in front of University of Stirling loch, with Wallace Monument in background.

Major recognition for Duncan Scott at Aquatics GB Awards

Steve Tigg - who coached eight Stirling athletes to the Paris Olympics - also recognised.

Duncan Scott poses with Union Flag outside University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Tennis ace Jamie Murray among distinguished honorary graduands to be recognised by University of Stirling

Equality campaigner Margot Wallström and entrepreneur Stanley Morrice will also receive honorary degrees at next week’s graduation ceremonies.

man in white t-shirt

Stirling sport students benefit from new mentorship programme

'Elevate' pairs students with industry professionals

The exterior of the Sports Centre

Coaches behind Stirling Olympians win sportscotland award

Brad Hay and Steve Tigg announced as High Performance Coaches of the Year

Brad Hay pictured at sportscotland awards, alongside a stock image of Steve Tigg.

Respected swim coach Ben Higson set for top role at Stirling

Higson - who has coached at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games - has been appointed Head Coach of the University's acclaimed high-performance swim programme.

Ben Higson profile image.

Poem floated on University of Stirling pool to celebrate ‘Game Changer’ Steve Tigg

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme has been recognised as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations – with a specially composed poem floated on the pool.

Poem from Robert Montgomery installed on University of Stirling pool.

Three Stirling triathletes set to compete on world stage

Three sports scholars from the University of Stirling will compete at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Spain next week.

Millie Breese in competition.

Rapturous homecoming for Stirling’s Olympic swimmers

University of Stirling swimmers who competed at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris – winning three medals – have received a rapturous reception on their return to campus.

Olympics homecoming

Swim coach Steve Tigg set for top GB role

Celebrated swim coach Steve Tigg – who has led the University of Stirling’s coveted high-performance programme for seven years – has been appointed to the top job in British swimming.

University of Stirling Sports Centre