sportscotland provides a specialist information service for our staff and for those working in sport and related activities.
Library collection
The reference library has over 15,000 books, reports and journal articles on sport and sports related topics, including:
- facility design
- planning and provision
- sports development and participation
- sports and recreation management
- sponsorship
- sports statistics
- sport for specific groups
- physical education
- individual national and international sports
- sportscotland publications
The library subscribes to a range of journal titles to keep users up to date with the latest developments in sport and recreation.
Bibliographies on other subjects can be compiled by sportscotland on request.
Books and journals are listed on our library catalogue and photocopying facilities are available.
The library is open by appointment only from 1.30pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please phone 0131 472 3310 to make an appointment.
Information for students
We receive a large number of enquiries from students at all levels of education for help with their studies, projects and dissertations.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on our site we may be able to suggest other sources. If you email us for information please include your postal address as not all information can be made available electronically.
Click on the "see also" box for answers to frequently asked questions.
Information for teachers and lecturers, school and college librarians
The information on our site can be used to develop and support project topics. We are always happy to advise lecturers and librarians on what resources to hold in their school or college libraries and can provide reference lists on request. We also welcome visits to the library by academic and library staff.
Contact the sportscotland Information Service
sportscotland
Caledonia House
South Gyle
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 472 3310
You can email us at library@sportscotland.org.uk at any time.
