Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 88 Sports companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Sports Companies & Startups (Scotland)
PlayerData
Wearable technology that captures on-the-spot data to track and enhance performance, allowing everyone to train like a pro
Founder(s): Hayden Ball, Roy Hotrabhvanon
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Database, Software, Sports
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Shot Scope
Shot Scope’s patent-pending technology provides unparalleled insights into your golf game.
Founder(s): David Hunter
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Customer Service, Golf, Sports, Wearables, Web Development
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Find a Player
Connecting sports people & games in local areas.
Founder(s): Jim Law
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Computer, Software, Sports
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Kitvendr
Retail platform for sports clubs.
Founder(s): Alex Keyn, Irina Sukhorukova, Oleg Baskakov, Rangi Jericevich
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Sports
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Earthbound Games
Earthbound Games is a game developer company.
Founder(s): Chris Stamp
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, Gaming, Software, Sports
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Sansible Wearables
Sansible Wearables creates wearable technology for rugby players called LiveSkin, for better sports performance.
Founder(s): Charlie Patterson, Jack Ng
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, eSports, Sporting Goods, Sports, Textiles
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Playerbase
Playerbase is a community driven platform for gamers that delivers solutions to improve overall gaming experience.
Founder(s): Callum Martin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: eSports, Gaming, Internet, Mobile Apps
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Funky Moves
Funky Moves is a UK-based developer of interactive sports equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Sporting Goods, Sports
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TopDog
Compete against friends in an accumulator-style tournament for cash!
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Gaming, Sports
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Coach Logic
Coach Logic is an online video analysis and feedback platform built by sports coaches for sports coaches.
Founder(s): Andy Muir, Mark Cairns
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Education, Software, Sports, Video
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Goals Soccer Centres
Goals Soccer Centres plc is the leading player in the fast growing 5-a-side soccer market.
Founder(s):
Location: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Soccer, Sports
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The Herald – Scotland
The Herald – Scotland, a Scottish broadsheet newspaper that provides its readers with national and international news, sport, and features.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, News, Non Profit, Publishing, Sports
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FOOTBALL WHISPERS LIMITED
FOOTBALL WHISPERS LIMITED is a football transfer predictor, built by football fans for football fans.
Founder(s):
Location: Rosemount, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Media and Entertainment, Predictive Analytics, Sports
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Gamola Golf
Gamola Golf is a mail order company for shopping golf products.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Recreation, Retail, Sports
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Scottish Football Association
Scottish Football Association is governing body of football in Scotland & responsible for the control & development of Scottish football.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Imagine Golf Club
Imagine Golf Club is a social networking platform for both golf professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports, Web Hosting
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The Eden Club
The Eden Club is an international private members’ club providing three very special dimensions
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Leisure, Sports
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PVLSE
The platform for monetising your passion and skills
Founder(s): Maria Rybak
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Communities, Fitness, Lifestyle, Sharing Economy, Software, Sports
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Daily Record
The Daily Record publishes news, opinion pieces, and information on politics, crime, health, business, sports, entertainment, and more.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Publishing, Sports
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Huli
Helping athletes find the perfect route
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Sportmeets
Sportmeets is a meeting facilitation service specifically targeted at recreational sports.
Founder(s): Miroslav Solanka
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, SMS, Sports
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For more on Skyhorse Publishing
For more on Skyhorse Publishing is a publishing company providing sports, cooking, and history stories.
Founder(s):
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Celtic PLC.
Celtic PLC is a UK-based football club that sells ticket for football games played at Celtic Park.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Sports
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Aberdeen Football Club
Aberdeen Football Club provides youth academy news, tickets and commercial information about football.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Sports
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Live Active Leisure Ltd
To give the people of Perth and Kinross the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a physically active lifestyle.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Ticket2Final
Ticket2Final is a unique company that sells options to fans for tickets to championship games.
Founder(s): Yaniv Ozana
Location: Douglas, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Reservations, Sports, Ticketing
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BSD Forever
BSD is an award-winning BMX brand designed by riders for riders.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Sporting Goods, Sports
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Spartans Community Football Academy
Spartans Community Football Academy offers football coaching and facility, education and various related programmes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Outdoors, Recreation, Soccer, Sports
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Active Stirling
Active Stirling is a sports and leisure nonprofit trust delivering sport, physical activity & healthy living strategy services.
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Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Health Care, Leisure, Non Profit, Sports, Wellness
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Gambit Esports
Gambit Store offers official uniforms and fan merchandise of Gambit eSports.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: eSports
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LTA Operations
LTA Operations is providing free tickets for key workers for its major LTA tennis events.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Football Aid
Football Aid organizes charity football matches and allows fans to play for their team and Live the Dream.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Non Profit, Sports
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Rangers Retail
Rangers Retail is a selection of products for men, women and kids, so the whole family can support their favourite team.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Sporting Goods, Sports
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The R&A
The R&A is a sports company working for Golf. It is engaged in oraganizing The Open Championshi
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Gravity Protection
Gravity Protection supply equipment for mountain adventures.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Sporting Goods, Sports
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Spinsight Ltd.
Spinsight Ltd. offers live data services for real-time analysis and visualization of sporting events.
Founder(s): Alex McAndrew
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Services, Sports, Video
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Bouncefootball
Recreational Football Event Management
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Soccer, Social Media, Sports
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Trans World Educational Experiences
Trans World Educational Experiences creates sports journeys that excite and inspire young minds.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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DP&L Golf
DP&L Golf provide Golf tours and packages throughout Scotland. We offer a variety of packages suitable for international travellers.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Golf, Sports, Tour Operator, Travel
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Transition Extreme
Transition Extreme is a sports firm that provides a variety of facilities to the local community.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Diving, Fantasy Sports, Non Profit, Outdoors, Racing, Sports
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North Lanarkshire Leisure
North Lanarkshire Leisure is a dynamic sport and leisure trust that delivers top-quality products at fabulous prices for the community.
Founder(s):
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Leisure, Sports, Tourism, Travel
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Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort owns and operates a golf and leisure resorts.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Leisure, Sports, Travel
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sportscotland
sportscotland is the national agency for sport.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit, Sports
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ANGUSalive
ANGUSalive offers lifestyle choice services through engaging with sports centers, parks, theatres, museums, galleries, and libraries.
Founder(s):
Location: Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Leisure, Media and Entertainment, Recreation, Sports
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Rangers Football Club Limited
Rangers Football Club Limited is a sports club that deals with sports activities & services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Sports
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Doe Sport
Doe Sport specializes in the construction of synthetic & artificial grass and offers surface solutions for indoor and outdoor sports courts.
Founder(s):
Location: Methil, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Construction, Outdoors, Sporting Goods, Sports
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HORSE DATA
HORSE DATA is a mobile application and games developer company and has developed an app for iOS users JumpFax APP.
Founder(s):
Location: Mauchline, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Sports
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Romanes Media Group Ltd.
Romanes Media Group publishes and distributes a portfolio of newspapers.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, News, Publishing, Sports
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC is a football club which features the latest news, fixtures and results, ticket info and more.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: American Football, Sports
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Inverclyde Leisure
Inverclyde Leisure provides gyms, swimming, ice rinks and other fitness facilities and classes for both kids and adults.
Founder(s):
Location: Greenock, Inverclyde, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Sports, Swimming
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Scothosts Group
Scothosts Group is a company which formed with the alliance of graphic designers possessing marketing and technical skills.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Sports
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SquadScout
Supporting sports teams to recruit new stars and conduct competitive intelligence – any place, any time.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, SaaS, Software, Sports
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CoachFX
CoachFX is full service site with session builder software and access to thousands of drills.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Social Media, Software, Sports, Video
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Whitecraigs Golf Club
Whitecraigs Golf Club is a country club that offers golf courses, clubhouse facilities, event venues, and catering for occasions.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Recreation, Service Industry, Sports
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Sport Careers Agency
Sports Careers Agency is a recruitment consultancy company that offers interview coaching, CVs, marketing, and consultation services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Recruiting, Sports
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United Sports
United Sports provides a broad spectrum of sports scholarships to young students to various schools and universities.
Founder(s): Fraser Gibson
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Sports, Training
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Hibernian Football Club
Hibernian Football Club is a professional football club based in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Enjoyleisure
Enjoyleisure provides leisure services to maximize financial benefits and improves business development opportunities for the community.
Founder(s):
Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Facility Management, Recreation, Sports
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Airdrieonians Football Club
Airdrieonians Football Club is a professional sports club that plays the game of football in the Scottish football league.
Founder(s):
Location: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Soccer, Sporting Goods, Sports
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Clyde FC
Clyde FC facilitates commercial activities from match day hospitality to sponsorship and advertising opportunities at Broadwood stadium.
Founder(s):
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Association, Outdoors, Sports
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St Johnstone Football Club
St Johnstone Football Club is a professional football club that offers team training, fixtures, tickets, sponsorships and club facilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: American Football, Recreation, Sports
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teamtrackr
teamtrackr is a fan engagement platform that helps sports teams, organizations, and sponsors engage better with fans.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Location Based Services, Mobile, Sports
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MulliganPlus
MulliganPlus is a golf directory and golf handicap tracker website for golfers.
Founder(s):
Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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AnySupplement
AnySupplement provides a wides range of sports supplements, health and fitness products, and accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fitness, Health Care, Nutrition, Sports
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Vango Spares and Repairs
Vango Spares and Repairs develops and designs cutting-edge outdoor equipment including tents, furniture, and camping accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Customer Service, E-Commerce, Sports
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Football Fanager
Football Fanager offers the chance to play daily and weekly fantasy soccer cash games.
Founder(s): Marc-Alexandre Saba
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Fantasy Sports, Mobile, Sports
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Golf Warehouse
Golf Warehouse is an online golf retail store.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Golf, Retail, Sporting Goods, Sports
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Musclebound
Musclebound- Musclebound is a business that sells health and sport supplements, boxing and mma equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Health Care, Retail, Sports
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Fitness Takeaway
Fitness Takeaway is a rental fitness equipment for hire company offers treadmill, vibration plates, and multigym hire services.
Founder(s):
Location: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Fitness, Health Care, Rental, Sports
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NETBALL SCOTLAND
Netball Scotland is established, maintained, and managed to promote, organize, and develop the game of netball.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Sports
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Falkrik Community Trust
Falkirk is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status and was established by Falkirk Council.
Founder(s):
Location: Falkirk, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Communities, Non Profit, Recreation, Sports
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HeyJimmy
Software, Motorsport, Design, Avionics.
Founder(s): James J. Guthrie
Location: Renton, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Software, Sports
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Falkirk FC
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional association football club based in the town of Falkirk.
Founder(s):
Location: Falkirk, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Sports
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Highland Golf Links
Highland Golf Links provides play and stay services by offering packages for hotel accommodations and golf courses.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Golf, Leisure, Recreation, Sports, Travel Accommodations
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Lethington Leisure
Lethington Leisure an owner of mini golf and football retail centres.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Leisure, Recreation, Sports
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Ravelston Golf Club
Ravelston Golf Club is a 9 hole golf course situated within 1.5 miles of center of Edinburgh, located in between Ravelston & Murrayfield.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Management Consulting, Sports
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Pollok Football Club
Pollok Football Club is a Scottish football club.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Outdoors, Sports
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Central Athletic Club
Central Athletic Club provides a sports atmosphere for athletics as well as offers training and competition opportunities for its members.
Founder(s):
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Outdoors, Sports, Training
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Curl Edinburgh
Curl Edinburgh is an e-commerce website that sells safety equipment and lifestyle accessories and also teaches courses on curling.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Education, Fashion, Sports
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Mountain leisure Perth
Mountain Leisure Perth is an online retailer of premium outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Outdoors, Sports
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Scottish Fencing
Scottish Fencing is a national governing body for the olympic sport of fencing in scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Casual Games, Fitness, Sports
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Drumchapel Table Tennis Club
Drumchapel Table Tennis Club offers table tennis facilities and coaching.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Sports, Table Tennis, Training
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World Bowls
World Bowls is an international federation that encourages, promotes, develops, and ensure the growth of bowls sport throughout the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Leisure, Sports
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Grand Prix Adventures
Grand Prix Adventures provides luxury hotels and hospitality services for the grand prix.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Sports
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Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association is a non-profit organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Charity, Events, Non Profit, Sports
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East Ayrshire Leisure
East Ayrshire Leisure is a countryside cultural, and sports management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: EBooks, Fitness, Golf, Sports, Wellness
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Braehead Ice Centre
Braehead Ice Centre is a sports hub that hosts an array of ice skating, recreational ice hockey matches, concerts, and various other events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Leisure, Media and Entertainment, Sports
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FXR Sports
FXR Sports is a premier sports equipment brand specializing in gym, fitness, and weightlifting equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Retail, Sporting Goods, Sports
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