Champion rowers from the University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh will compete in the world’s third oldest boat race on 26 May.

The Scottish Boat Race, first staged in 1877, will take place on the river Clyde and will involve four teams - the 1st VIII, 2nd VIII, Novice, and Alumni.

The course starts at the King George V Bridge, with the finish line opposite the Glasgow Science Museum, passing under four iconic city bridges and providing ample opportunity for the public to cheer on the teams.

The University of Glasgow has been producing top-flight rowers for the past 148 years.

Recent years have seen a number Glasgow rowers selected to represent Scotland at the Home International Regatta, and to represent Great Britain at the European Universities Rowing Championships. UofGs new Head Coach, Patrick (Paddy) Hudson, is looking to start his tenure with a victory.

Paddy Hudson, UofG’s Head Coach said: “I’m very excited for the 2018 Scottish Boat Race. The Glasgow University Boat Club rowers have trained extremely well through the hard winter months, to ensure that we are in the best physical, technical and mental shape to take on our old rivals on 26 May. It’s sure to be a fantastic day of racing.”

Race times on Saturday 26 May

  • 1200 Alumni
  • 1210 Novice women
  • 1220 Second women
  • 1230 Second men
  • 1250 First women
  • 1300 First men

First published: 22 May 2018

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