HM Government

HM Government

Government Olympic Communication Newsroom

News and media resources for journalists covering London 2012

Nations and Regions: Scotland

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland

London 2012 has touched every part of the UK by bringing new business, inspiring community and cultural projects, and improving local sporting opportunities.

Key Games-related facts and statistics for Scotland include:

  • 1 – number of Olympic and Paralympic venues in Scotland
  • – number of Pre-Games Training Camps for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
  • – number of days the Olympic Torch will be in Scotland
  • 90+ – local sporting, educational and community projects officially inspired by London 2012
  • 1,800+ – local schools taking part in the Get Set programme to celebrate Olympic and Paralympic values
  • 25,000,000+ – value (in £s) of the Olympic Park contracts won by businesses from Scotland