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Sports Chaplaincy in Scotland

Across Scotland more than 140 chaplains serve across a variety of sports. They offer pastoral and spiritual care offering support in a variety of sporting settings. You can find the latest news and useful resources to do with sports chaplaincy in Scotland on this page.

Mark Fleming
National Director for Scotland

I have personal experience of how valuable a sports chaplain can be and I am both humbled and honoured to take on the position of ambassador in Sports Chaplaincy Scotland.

Ray Montgomerie

Former Scottish professional footballer & SCUK Ambassador

A very special thank you to our Club Chaplain, Duncan Strathdee. A number of people associated with the club have faced personal difficulties over the course of this season and, unseen and unheralded, Duncan has provided them with a listening ear, comfort and guidance that I know has been very... Read More

Stuart Brown

Chairman of Stirling Albion FC

Chaplaincy brings a personal touch- people feel they can be listened to as individuals. If chaplaincy was established in every club, I believe it would be of huge benefit to the game as a whole.

Sir Ian McGeechan, OBE

Former coach of Scotland and the British and Irish Lions