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Scotland's best wild swimming spots crowned as 'magical' pools top list
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Another beauty spot was said to have "the clearest water" in the country.
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North Lanarkshire Council SNP group slam rejection of amendment to safeguard local facilities and secure future of Airdrie's John Smith Pool
North Lanarkshire Council
The town centre leisure venue has been shut since late December for what was initially described as "technical issues" before being identified as "flooding to the pool plant room".
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Larkhall Avondale ASC splash out as they win 'B' final in major event
Lanarkshire Sport
The club's swimmers came up trumps in the Clyde Coast Mini League
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Waterworld statement after young girl dies at UK's biggest indoor water park
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The new owner of Waterworld has issued a statement over a week on from the tragedy.
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Six things everyone needs to know before wild swimming in Scotland
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Summertime is the best time of year to brave the sea or open water, but there are a few things to bear in mind if you're thinking of taking the plunge
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Family swept out to sea at Scots beach rescued by quick-thinking couple
RNLI
Sean Bowman swam out to save the 12-year-old and her parents, while his partner Emma Picken alerted emergency services.
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Teenage girl dies while swimming on full stomach after eating 'pizza and chips'
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Lucy Reed, went swimming with her friend just off Cleethorpes beach on June 24, 2023. Her mother, Liz, raised the alarm when her daughter failed to meet her at the pre-arranged meeting point.
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Hero mum who can't swim jumped into freezing sea water to save drowning child
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Louise Petrie, 32, was on the beach with her own children when she saw the girl struggling in the water.
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Scotland's 'best places to go snorkelling' this summer named as sea loch tops list
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Summer is a great time of year for a snorkel adventure.
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Take the high road from West Lothian and try paddleboarding and canoeing at Loch Lomond
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Water Safety Scotland is hosting the fourth World Drowning Prevention Day event
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The Scottish 'spa break for two' on edge of loch you can book at discounted rate
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One guest praised its "truly stunning location".
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Coatbridge's popular Time Capsule water park expected to reopen ahead of schedule this Saturday
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Leisure complex was closed earlier this year so that important upgrade work could be done.
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Five Scottish swimming pools and lidos to head to this weekend as weather heats up
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We have rounded up some of the best spots in Scotland for an outdoor swim.
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Scotland's best water park has major revamp and will reopen in just weeks
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The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, has been closed since March in order to conduct essential upgrades - but it will now reopen ahead of schedule
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Nearly 5000 people across North Lanarkshire take part in Learn to Swim National Framework
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Programme, a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water, has now supported 210,337 children and adults in Scotland to be safer in, on and around water over the past seven years.
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North Lanarkshire Council confirms £1m-plus repair costs for Airdrie's John Smith Pool but is 'confident' facility will reopen
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Details will be given to the communities committee on August 18, with repair work to be undertaken thereafter, if realignment of funds is approved.
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Scottish lochs named UK's top two spots for a wild swim this summer
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Two iconic locations are top of the list when it comes to wild swimming spots.
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Superheroes from West Lothian stay safe around water thanks to innovative education approach
West Lothian News
The campaign is rooted in the Learn to Swim national framework.
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Airdrie's John Smith Pool to remain closed for at least another two months as council says repair costs will reach around £1m
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The popular town centre leisure venue has been shut since late December.
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People evacuated from water after body find as police launch death probe
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It comes after a number of incidents in and around Scots waters in recent weeks.
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Learn to Swim lessons in Lanarkshire teaching kids how to be safer in and around water
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Swimmers are set to learn the crucial Water Safety Code as well as basic floating techniques which can make a massive difference when someone feels in danger in the water and that could help save their lives or someone else’s.
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Scotland's 'best wild swimming' spots for summer 2025 dip named
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Destinations such as Oban and Fort William were singled out.
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Scottish city crowned 'best for outdoors' this summer and it's not Edinburgh or Glasgow
Inverness
It was described as the "ultimate launch pad" for adventure.
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Boy, 4, sucked into hotel swimming pool in Majorca holiday horror
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The four-year-old's arm was sucked into the cleaning system of the swimming pool at the hotel.
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