Tyrone Smith

Grant Forrest is preparing to defend his Nexo Championship title at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire after a difficult season featuring only one top-10 finish in 15 DP World Tour events. The 33-year-old Scot says his 2025 victory was significant but that he hoped it would lead to stronger results, and he is aiming to remain patient and regain form. Fifteen Scots are in the £2.2m field, with 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed the highest-ranked entrant and current Race to Dubai leader.

The Grampian Forest Rally in Banchory will help World Rally Championship drivers and organisers assess potential stages ahead of WRC Rally Scotland's return to the UK in 2027. The three-year event will be headquartered in Aberdeen, with stages planned across Aberdeenshire and Moray, though the routes and date have not yet been confirmed. Organisers expect the championship to be a major event for the region, with annual public costs of £1m and potential economic benefits worth tens of millions of pounds.

Peter Nicol reflects on his controversial 2001 switch from Scotland to England, acknowledging it often overshadows his sporting achievements as he enters the squash hall of fame. The discussion comes amid Greg Lobban’s pursuit of Australian citizenship, which could leave only one top‑200 male Scottish player. Nicol highlights declining visibility of squash compared with larger sports and believes its Olympic debut in 2028 could significantly elevate its profile and legitimacy.