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

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

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 much appreciated.

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

Meet the team

Chaplaincy Scotland Resources

Scotland General Donations

Scotland Chaplains Donation

Useful Resources

Sports Chaplaincy Scotland Video
Scottish Football Chapalaincy Report
Activate Scotland
Mark Fleming's book - confessions of a Football Chaplain