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Scottish government news

Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The transformation project designed to turn Paisley Museum, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, into a world-class tourist
Inverness Castle in the Scottish Highlands is to be transformed into a tourist attraction that
Work has begun on a £22m (US$28.1m, €24.4m) revamp of Edinburgh’s National Galleries of Scotland,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned against a tourism tax for Edinburgh proposed by
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Photographs of Scotland’s first design museum, the V&A Dundee, have been released ahead of its
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
A £1m sustainable energy project at the Aqualibrium leisure centre in Campbelltown, Scotland, will see
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), the national development body for Scottish museums, will fund the creation
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has been awarded a grant of £100,000 (US$129,000, €114,000) to establish
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Flamingo Land Limited could be about to add a second resort destination to its portfolio
An surge in the number of volunteers delivering sport sessions for school pupils has resulted
A £33m (US$43.6m, €38.7m) sporting facility in Scotland is set to open next week (Monday
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Sports facilities in Scotland are the “best they have ever been,” according to sportscotland chair
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Scottish government news

Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The transformation project designed to turn Paisley Museum, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, into a world-class tourist
Inverness Castle in the Scottish Highlands is to be transformed into a tourist attraction that
Work has begun on a £22m (US$28.1m, €24.4m) revamp of Edinburgh’s National Galleries of Scotland,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned against a tourism tax for Edinburgh proposed by
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Photographs of Scotland’s first design museum, the V&A Dundee, have been released ahead of its
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
A £1m sustainable energy project at the Aqualibrium leisure centre in Campbelltown, Scotland, will see
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), the national development body for Scottish museums, will fund the creation
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has been awarded a grant of £100,000 (US$129,000, €114,000) to establish
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Flamingo Land Limited could be about to add a second resort destination to its portfolio
An surge in the number of volunteers delivering sport sessions for school pupils has resulted
A £33m (US$43.6m, €38.7m) sporting facility in Scotland is set to open next week (Monday
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Sports facilities in Scotland are the “best they have ever been,” according to sportscotland chair
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HCM promotional features
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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