Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 16 June 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what support has been provided to bowling clubs and local authority bowling greens to encourage greater participation among young people in lawn bowling.
The Scottish Government supports bowling clubs and local authority bowling greens through sportscotland by providing access to a range of funding streams, national programmes, and investment in the sport’s governing body, all of which help to increase participation, including among young people.
Sportscotland are providing up to £691,704 in 2026-27 to Bowls Scotland, the sport’s national governing body, to support the development of lawn bowls.
Sportscotland also provides funding opportunities that clubs, community groups and local authorities can apply for, including through the Sport Facilities Fund. This fund supports capital projects to develop new or improved facilities, helping to create more accessible and welcoming environments for participation in bowls. Alongside this, programmes such as Active Schools introduce children and young people to a variety of sports, including lawn bowls, by strengthening links between schools and local clubs.
In addition, as part of the Summer of Sport investment, the Scottish Government have provided funding of £1 million to enable a live site at Kelvingrove Park for families to enjoy the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Children and young people will be able to take part in a range of free and accessible activities, including opportunities to try different sports such as lawn bowls.