GDS Community Champion
Marie Cheyne, our GDS Trustee, has won the Scottish Disability Sport Community Champion Trophy. Marie has devoted her life to supporting those with disabilities to swim, compete in swimming, and
The Grampian Disability Sport Parasport Festival 2026
This year Grampian Disability Sport took on the challenge of organising and running the Parasport Festival! We are SO glad we did! We had a great day with young people
Grampian Disability Sport Norma Buist Swimming Gala 2026
On the 17th of September 2026, Grampian Disability Sport welcomed swimmers from across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray to its annual disability schools gala. The Norma Buist Gala is for those
Welcome to our new Branch Coordinator!
Rhys, our new Branch Coordinator, will be reaching out over the coming weeks and months and is keen to develop connections when possible. We know you will all make him
Fachie Wins Double Gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026
Grampian Paracyclist, Neil Fachie, has claimed another two Gold medals to add to his collection along side his pilot Aaron Pope. The tandem cyclist from Aberdeen is now the most
Adapted Cycling in Aberdeenshire
Did you know that Grampian Disability owns two fleets of adapted bikes, currently located in two Adapted Cycling Hubs in Aberdeenshire? Our Hub at Garioch Sports Centre in Inverurie hosts
Boost for Para Athletics in Moray with New Equipment
A Moray athletics club can now offer people with physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in para athletics thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Elgin Amateur Athletics Club
Outstanding commitment to volunteering sees GDS Vice Chair awarded BEM
A dedicated and long-term member of the Grampian Disability Sport committee has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the latest Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her commitment to volunteering
Grampian partnership aims to improve visual impairment sport
A Grampian partnership has begun work on providing better opportunities and signposting for people with visual impairments as we gradually return to sport after lockdown. The partnership, made up of
Great Displays of Sportsmanship at Grampian Games
With some tense moments and close matches, talent and competition was plentiful at this year’s Grampian Games. But it wasn’t only the top performers who left a lasting impression. The