Stirling Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser from Dunblane is among those volunteering at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Lord Provost has been assigned to Scotstoun Stadium where she is
assisting and greeting athletes, family members, high-profile supporters
and VIPs.

Civic Driver Paul Coleman and other council staff are also helping out
at the Games. Paul is a referee for all the boxing matches. Prior to
joining the council, Paul spent over seven years as Regional Development
Officer for Boxing Scotland and is an international qualified official.

The Lord Provost said: “It’s been a privilege to volunteer at Glasgow
2026 and to be part of the exciting atmosphere at the Games. Welcoming
people from all over the world to Scotland has been a great experience,
as has seeing these inspiring and dedicated athletes at first-hand. I
was especially lucky to catch Megan Keith bringing home the bronze to an
ecstatic and ear-splitting Scotstoun home crowd.

“Major events like the Commonwealth Game rely on the commitment of
volunteers. We have a proud record of volunteering and community spirit
in Stirling, so it’s no surprise that so many people from the area,
including our own council staff, are giving up their own time to share
their skills and expertise and help make the Games a success. My thanks
to them all.”

Scotland are currently sitting in fourth place in the medal table at
Glasgow 2026, with 34 secured so far, including 10 gold. There has been
more Stirling success at the Games to celebrate, with the University of
Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence –
smashing its Commonwealth Games medal record, with its athletes winning
24 medals (as of 31 July) so far.

The Lord Provost added: ” As we head into the last exciting day of the
Games, it’s been fantastic to see the success of Scotland and the
record-breaking achievements of athletes at the University of Stirling
on the international stage. We are proud that Stirling is home to such
sporting excellence and I’m sure it will inspire people of all ages in
our communities to get more active and involved in sport.”

For info and updates on the Games, visit: https://www.glasgow2026.com/

Below are more key links for getting active and involved in sport in
Stirling:

     * Sport in Stirling overview:
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/sport-in-stirling/
     * Active Stirling: https://www.activestirling.org.uk/
     * Information and resources for women and girls:
www.stirling.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/women-and-girls-in-sport/
     * ClubSport Stirling: https://www.clubsportstirling.org.uk/
     * University of Stirling:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/student-life/sport-at-stirling/