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Needing Inspired?

Where the campaign sent people looking for something new to try, from gorge walking to golf.

Needing Inspired?
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From the archive. This page keeps material first published on this domain in 2010–2014 by Active Nation, a Scottish Government physical activity campaign linked to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. ouractivenation.co.uk is now an independent magazine and is not affiliated with the Scottish Government or the campaign; forms, log-ins and downloads of the old site are closed. All archive pages.

With hundreds of events taking place across Scotland every day, these links pointed readers to what was on near them. From bowling to badminton, cycling to circuits, the sites below listed what was on offer. There's something for everyone.

Visit Scotland

In Scotland, there is a surprising number of activities on offer all year round to inspire you to get active - from gorge walking to archery and windsurfing to off-road driving and much more in between. Visit Scotland have collated a list of events happening all around Scotland! Experience the unknown by trying one of the more unusual activities, such as canyoning, sphereing or river bugging. Or enjoy more traditional activities such as golf on world-class courses or a spot of fishing on a famous salmon river.