Tartan Touch returns this summer with hubs confirmed across the country

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JUNE 08: A Papa John's Tartan Touch event is pictured at Madras Rugby Club, on June 08, 2023, in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Held each year from May through July, Tartan Touch offers a simplified version of rugby intended to welcome participants of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. The programme focuses on helping people boost their fitness through an easy, social style of play. 

With 20 hubs selected for the inaugural programme in 2018, it has expanded year on year, with 57 hubs confirmed across Scotland this year.  

Alastair Chalmers, East Regional Manager at Scottish Rugby said: “Tartan Touch continues to play a significant role in our participation pathway, providing clubs with a flexible and engaging way to grow the game during the summer months. 

“The success of the programme is driven by the dedication of our club volunteers, whose commitment ensures sessions are welcoming, inclusive and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Through their efforts, Tartan Touch not only introduces new participants to rugby, but also strengthens the connection between clubs and their local communities. 

“We’re looking forward to seeing another strong season as clubs across Scotland once again bring Tartan Touch to life.” 

Sign-ups for sessions will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for more information.  

Full list of Tartan Touch hubs:  

Caledonia: 

• Aberdeen Grammar 

• Deeside Rugby Club 

• Ellon Rugby Club 

• Glen Urquhart Rugby Football Club 

• Peterhead RFC 

• Ross Sutherland 

• Bannockburn Rugby Football Club 

• Carnoustie HSFP Rugby Club 

• Dundee Rugby Club 

• Dunfermline Rugby Club 

• Falkirk Rugby Club 

• Howe of Fife RFC 

• Kinross Rugby Club 

• Kirkcaldy 

• Madras Rugby Club 

• McLaren RFC 

• Panmure RFC 

East: 

• Currie Chieftains 

• Dalkeith RFC 

• Forrester Rugby Club 

• Lasswade RFC 

• Leith Rugby Club 

• Linlithgow Rugby Club 

• Livingston Rugby Club 

• Penicuik Rugby Football Club 

• Portobello RFC 

• Dunbar RFC 

• Duns RFC 

• Gala Rugby Club 

• Haddington RFC 

• Jed Thistle RFC 

• Kelso Rugby Football Club 

• Musselburgh RFC 

• North Berwick RFC 

• Peebles 

• Ross High Rugby Club 

• West Linton Lions RFC

West: 

• Allan Glen’s 

• Cartha Queens Park 

• Dalziel Rugby Club 

• East Kilbride RFC 

• Hillhead Jordanhill RFC 

• Isle of Mull 

• Loch Lomond Rugby Club 

• Strathaven Rugby Club 

• Uddingston Rugby Club 

• Waysiders Drumpellier RFC 

• Whitecraigs Rugby Club 

• Annan Rugby Club 

• Carrick RFC 

• Cumnock RFC 

• Dumfries Saints  

• Irvine Rugby Club 

• Marr RFC 

• Moffat Rugby Club 

• Paisley RFC 

• Stewartry RFC