Bowls Scotland Name Strong Line-Up for West Lothian International Event
Bowls Scotland has confirmed the players who will represent the nation at the upcoming international event at West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club later this month.
The competition will run from Thursday 26 February to Sunday 1 March, with Scotland competing against Ireland, Jersey and SIBA (Scottish Indoor Bowling Association) International players.
The selected athletes form a strong line-up drawn from Bowls Scotland’s Men’s and Women’s Commonwealth Games longlist, underlining the quality and depth of talent currently within the national squads.
Women’s Team
- Caroline Brown – Singles & Pairs
- Sophie McGrouther – Singles
- Emma MacLeod – Singles & Pairs
- Gail Notman – Pairs
- Beth Riva – Singles & Pairs
Men’s Team
- Stewart Anderson – Singles & Pairs
- Jason Banks – Singles & Pairs
- Paul Foster MBE – Pairs
- Iain McLean – Singles & Pairs
All listed players are part of Bowls Scotland’s Commonwealth Games longlist, with the exception of Alex Marshall MBE, who is unavailable to attend the event.
The competition provides a valuable opportunity for international match play as preparations continue towards the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a mix of experienced campaigners and established internationalists, Scotland will be aiming to make full use of home advantage in West Lothian.
Wendy Purdie, Pathway Lead at Bowls Scotland, said:
“This event marks a vital milestone in our journey toward the home Commonwealth Games. The competition will provide our players with the high-pressure, competitive environment that replicates the Games format they need to excel. We look forward to watching and supporting our players compete against high quality opposition over the four days of competition.”
Event Details
Venue: West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club
Dates: Thursday 26 February – Sunday 1 March
Times of Play:
Thursday 26 February – Saturday 28 February: 10:00am – 5:15pm
Sunday 1 March: 9:30am – 2:15pm
Supporters are encouraged to attend across the weekend to back the Scottish team and enjoy a high standard of international indoor bowls.
For further information, please contact Bowls Scotland.
17/02/2026