Scotland’s sports fans are being invited to vote for their favourite sporting moment of 2026 after the shortlist for this year’s sportscotland Scottish Sports Awards was unveiled.
Ten contenders have been selected by an expert judging panel following a year packed with memorable achievements, record-breaking performances and dramatic victories. Voting is now open, with the winner set to be revealed at the Scottish Sports Awards in Glasgow on December 14.
The annual awards bring together athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and sporting organisations to celebrate the achievements and contributions that make Scottish sport so special, from grassroots participation through to the highest levels of international competition.
Kenny McLean celebrates after scoring from the halfway line against Denmark
Scotland’s basketball team celebrate their bronze medal success at Commonwealth Games
Kirsty Gilmour celebrates after winning European Championship Gold
Presenter Eilidh Barbour, who will host the ceremony alongside Hazel Irvine, urged sports fans to have their say.
She said: ‘There’s a fantastic line-up of 10 brilliant moments shortlisted for the Scottish Sporting Moment of the Year 2026, showcasing some of the incredible achievements and memorable moments from across Scottish sport over the past 12 months.
‘Now it’s over to you. Sportscotland is calling on the Scottish public to have their say and vote for the moment that made them proud. Check out the finalists and cast your vote.’
Public voting remains open until December 2, with the winner to be announced at the Scottish Sports Awards on December 14.
The top 10 finalists are:
Scotland 4–2 Denmark – Kenny McLean’s halfway-line goal
McLean’s spectacular strike from near the halfway line sealed a 4-2 win over Denmark and secured Scotland’s place at the FIFA World Cup.
Kirsty Muir – X Games Slopestyle Gold
The freestyle skier claimed her first X Games slopestyle gold in Aspen with a brilliant pressure-packed final run.
Scotland Men’s 3×3 Basketball – the buzzer beater
A dramatic last-second winner sent Scotland into the semi-finals at Glasgow 2026 before they went on to win a historic bronze medal.
Neil Fachie becomes Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth athlete
Fachie’s track gold at Glasgow 2026 made him Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth athlete.
Team Scotland Para Bowls – Thrilling Tie-Break Gold
Scotland’s para bowls pair held their nerve in a dramatic tie-break to capture Commonwealth Games gold.
Team Mouat’s semi-final win over unbeaten Switzerland
Team Mouat stunned previously unbeaten Switzerland to reach the Olympic final and guarantee Team GB a silver medal.
Reuben Ward wins all-around Commonwealth gold
Ward became Scotland’s first male Commonwealth all-around gymnastics champion with a historic gold-medal performance.
Josh Kerr breaks the Mile World Record
Kerr shattered a 27-year-old world record by running the mile in 3min 42.66sec in London.
Melanie Woods – Gold Medal & Games Record
Woods won Commonwealth Games gold and set a Games record in a race that had to be rerun after her original victory.
Kirsty Gilmour finally wins European Championship Gold
After five silver medals, Gilmour finally captured European Championship gold in an emotional triumph in Spain.
Each of these moments has showcased the talent, determination, and passion at the heart of Scottish sport. But which deserves to be crowned Scottish Sport Awards Sporting Moment of the Year 2026? Cast your vote here
