Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Auld Reekie Roller Derby returns to Edinburgh’s Meadowbank for Homecoming 2026, marking a revival of the sport in Scotland after pandemic setbacks.

flag Auld Reekie Roller Derby, Scotland’s top roller derby team ranked 21st in Europe, is returning to Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Sports Centre for the first time in nearly a decade to host the Homecoming 2026 tournament on February 21–22. flag The event marks a symbolic revival of the sport in Scotland, which faced major setbacks during the pandemic, including widespread club closures and player losses. flag The team, which had played home games in Dalkeith since Meadowbank closed for redevelopment, expressed excitement over the venue’s reopening and its historical significance. flag Players and coaches highlighted the return as both a nostalgic milestone and a step toward rebuilding roller derby with more sustainable training and community engagement. flag The tournament features international teams and underscores the sport’s growing resilience and inclusivity.

69 Articles