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Bowler Alex Marshall and judo player Sarah Adlington have been named as Team Scotland's flagbearers for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth
Games opening ceremony, which takes place at the Hydro on July 23.

Sarah Adlington and Alex Marshall to fly flag at Glasgow 2026 ceremony

Alex Marshall celebrates after delivering the winning bowl for Scotland in the men's pairs semi-final against England at Kelvingrove during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Bowls cult hero Marshall would love to repeat his famous celebration

Duncan Scott with Team Scotland mascot Clyde, left, and 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie (Jane Barlow/PA)

Optimism wins for Glasgow's 'brilliantly different' Commonwealth Games

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The bowls and para bowls athletes selected to represent Team Scotland at Glasgow 2026.

Commonwealth Games icons named in Scottish bowls team for Glasgow 2026

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Scotland's Paul Foster is playing in the final of the World Indoor Bowls Championships today.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 Mens Finals: Prize Money

Paul Foster is in semi finals action today.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 Mens Semi Finals, Prize Money

Scotland's Paul Foster is in quarter final action today.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 Mens Quarter Finals: Prize Money

Katherine Rednall will be playing Nicole Rogers in the final of the Ladies Matchplay at the World Indoor Bowls Championships today.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 Ladies Final: Prize Money, time

Katherine Rednall is in semi-finals action today.

Today at the World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026: Wednesday schedule

Scotland's ALex Marshall is in action at the World Indoor Bowls Championships today.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2026 Tuesday: Prize money, schedule

Jason Banks completed a remarkable treble at the Bowls World Championships last year.

World Indoor Bowls 2026 Today: Prize money, Monday schedule, format

Dog got a cough? Here's what you need to know.

Vet shares kennel cough symptoms and how to avoid

Award-winning restaurant sold to Scottish hospitality group

Jason Banks has done something no other bowler ever has.

Campaign for Scottish bowls champion to be recognised by top award

Three of the leading contenders for this year's World Indoor Bowls championship.

Worlds Indoor Bowls 2025 Odds: The 10 favourites for the championship

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Ad Feature A taste of Tokyo in the heart of Edinburgh; eatery has a new home

The World Indoor Bowls Championships reach a crescendo this weekend.

World Indoor Bowls Championships 2024: Prize money and schedule

Alex Marshall has been included in the Scotland squad for the Bowls World Championships.

Bowls Scotland names 18-player squad for 2023 World Championships

Wagamama unveils new summer menu with return of fan-favourite menu item

Wagamama unveils new summer menu with Instagramable dishes

The cardboard box containing a collection of dishes including Chinese ceramics which sold for a total of £112,000.

Box of old pots found in late mum’s house sold for £100k at auction

Asda gives out free breakfasts for children in partnership with Quaker Oats

Asda gives out free breakfasts for kids during February half term

The humble canapé is at risk (photo: Shutterstock)

They think it’s hors-d’over.... it is now

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Restaurant Review: Luckenbooths, Edinburgh

Bowls: another hospitality business forced to close its doors for good due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Edinburgh cafe Bowls announces decision to close its doors

Ronald Duncan, Darren Burnett and Derek Oliver of Scotland celebrate winning the Men's Lawn Bowls Triples Getty Images

Commonwealth Games: Bowls gold, gymnastics and hammer bronzes for Scotland

A handful of nuts a day may be good for you

Comment: Tuck in to the snacks, but don't go nuts this Christmas

The VW T5 at Arisaig

Roger Cox: Around Scotland in a Camper

David Peacock, Neil Speirs, Paul Foster and Alex Marshall. Picture: Neil Hanna

Meet Scotland’s fantastic 4 bowlers

Alex Marshall, left, and Paul Foster celebrate winning the gold agtainst Malaysia. Picture: SNS

Commonwealth Games: Bowls pair get 12th Scots gold

Paul Foster, fourth from left, with the Team Scotland bowlers. Picture: SNS

Glasgow 2014 bowls heist puts Paul Foster in limbo

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Stephen McGinty: Myth of genius put to bed

Picture: Contributed

Michael Kelly: I’ll continue sloping off for a ski

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Bowls: Favourites Maitland reach semis

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Bowls: Smith and McLean take singles titles

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Bowls: Tributes flow for president Wallace

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Glasgow bid to bring bowls to 1,000 pupils

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Bowls: Cities & Counties gets under way

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Bowls: Archer and Cooper through to knockout

Bowls: Bowlers dig deep in historic Cup victory
East LOTHIAN IBC transformed an indifferent  season into a memorable one by  capturing the indoor bowls Scottish Cup for a record sixth time, beating Abbeyview ...

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Bowls: Short-mat tactics edge out Bainfield

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Bowls: Ayrshire collect a hat-trick of titles

Bowls: Capital trio head north in silverware quest

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Bowls: Spalding targets Portobello crown

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Bowls: Bainfield are beaten but not bowed

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Bowls: Richardson battles back from brink

Bowls: Glory for Lewis and Liam

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Bowls: Portobello ladies fall short

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Bowls: Bainfield ladies produce more Scottish Cup heroics

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Bowls: Scots set up decider against England

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Bowls: East Lothian ace Foster is best of the Scots in Durham

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Bowls: East Lothian into Scottish Cup semis

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Bowls: Midlothian dig deep to fight back

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Bowls: East Lothian to meet West Lothian

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