Key Information
The sport of cricket within Scotland is currently participated by about 16,000 people throughout the summer. Although the game is not as popular as it is in England, the game has a strong history and is at least 225 years old with some of the oldest recorded international matches in the world.
Cricket within Scotland is separated into three amateur cricket leagues which are The East of Scotland Cricket Association, The Western District Cricket Union, and The Aberdeenshire Cricket Association. There are also two highly competitive Scottish outdoor Cricket BUCS leagues competed by seven different universities and one indoor cricket BUCS league.
Sport Chair: Katie Waters
Contact: scottishstudentcricket@gmail.com
Governing Body: Cricket Scotland
Upcoming Cricket Events
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Meet your Sports Chair
Olivia McGhee
Olivia has been playing cricket since 2019, beginning in the North of Scotland before moving down to Glasgow for her studies.
The leg spinner excelled quickly after taking up the sport, playing in regional and national age grade squads. She also featured for the Scottish Student Cricket National Squad in 2025.
Away from the cricket pitch, Olivia keeps busy baking (ask for her gluten free brownies) and crocheting new hats.
Cricket Sports Group
Olivia is joined on the group by Naomi Wormald (Communications Officer).
Want to help shape the future of student cricket? Roles are available now.
