As the year wraps up, walking football clubs across Scotland have been celebrating in style — from tournament victories and cross-border friendlies to festive gatherings, charity fundraising, and community events.
It’s been a brilliant spell of football, friendship, and generosity, showcasing everything that makes our game so special.
Here’s a look at the latest stories from across our walking football family…
A Special Visitor at Dundee East CSC – Trophy Time at Whitton Park 🏆
It’s not every day you get the chance to share the pitch with a trophy-winning Scotland international player…
But at Dundee East CSC, it actually happens every Sunday morning at Whitton Park.
This week, regular player Rob Wilson arrived with something extra special — the trophy recently won by the Scotland Amputee Football Association team following their outstanding success in Romania, where they won all three matches and scored an incredible number of goals along the way.
Rob has become a much-loved part of the Dundee social and inclusive walking football sessions, and it was fantastic for everyone to share in the pride of his squad’s achievement.
Moments like this highlight the inspiring mix of backgrounds, abilities, and stories that walking football brings together each week.
Well done to Rob and the entire team and well done to Dundee East for continuing to build such a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Oriam Celebrate Their Christmas Night Out & 10th Anniversary in Style 🎄🍽️
Oriam Walking Football held their Christmas Night Out on Friday 5 December at Baberton Golf Club, and it proved to be the perfect setting for a brilliant evening.
The venue was fantastic, the food was excellent, and the service was top-class — everything you need for a great end-of-year celebration.
A number of awards were presented on the night, including special recognition for Les Morrison and Deric Oliver, who stepped down from the committee after 12 years of combined service. Their dedication and commitment have played a huge part in shaping the club’s success.
The night was a warm and fitting way to close out Oriam’s 10th Anniversary year, celebrating friendship, football, and a decade of growth.
Glenafton Athletic Triumph in the Anglo-Scottish Cup
A fantastic day of football took place recently as Glenafton Athletic lifted the Anglo Scottish Cup, capping off a superb tournament filled with community atmosphere.
Hosted by Queen of the South, the competition brought together eight teams from across the region including a few clubs from England, all vying for the prestigious cross-border title.
Glenafton showed determination, composure, and teamwork from the first whistle to the last, navigating the group stages as runners up before progressing through to the final, where they faced a strong Gretna side again.
In a well-fought and exciting final, Glenafton Athletic came out on top, securing the trophy and earning well-deserved celebrations with players.
A huge congratulations to Glenafton Athletic on their success, and credit to Queen of the South for hosting a fantastic tournament enjoyed by all eight teams.
Carnoustie Top the Table at Dundee East Mini Tournament
Another celebration is in order as Carnoustie came out top of the table at the Dundee East Mini Walking Football Tournament, held at the Quest Arena.
The event brought together clubs from across the area for a brilliant day of football, friendship, and festive generosity. Alongside the action on the pitch, the hosts ensured a warm welcome with tea, coffee, cakes, and plenty of hospitality, helping create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all.
A huge thank you also goes to everyone who contributed to the tournament’s Christmas Appeal in support of Claypotts Primary and Ballumbie Nursery Schools.
The donations received were far beyond expectations, and the kindness shown by players, supporters, and volunteers was deeply appreciated.
Well done to Carnoustie on their success, and a massive thank you to all who attended, supported, and helped make it such a memorable day. 👏👏👏
Annan Athletic O70s Take on Carlisle United in Cross-Border Clash 🇬🇧⚽
A brilliant footballing occasion unfolded recently as Annan Athletic O70s made the short journey across the border to take on Carlisle United O70s at Neil Centre, Brunton Park, hosted by Carlisle United Community Trust.
The fixture brought together two well-respected clubs in the walking football community, with both sides showing great skill, spirit, and mutual respect throughout. The match was played in excellent conditions and in the true ethos of walking football — competitive but friendly, with plenty of laughs, encouragement, and camaraderie.
Cross-border fixtures like this highlight the strong relationships developing between clubs in Scotland and the north of England, offering players the chance to enjoy new experiences, meet new friends, and continue growing the walking football family.
A big thank you to Carlisle United Community Trust for their hospitality and warm welcome, and well done to Annan Athletic O70s for representing their club so proudly on the road.
Peoples Ford Win Business Contribution of the Year Award 🌟
A special congratulations goes to Peoples Ford, who were recently honoured with the Business Contribution of the Year Award at the Glasgow Sports Awards for their outstanding support of the Glasgow Life Parkinson’s Walking Football Festival.
This marks the third consecutive year that Peoples Ford have sponsored the festival — an event that continues to grow in size, impact, and importance each year. Their commitment has helped ensure that more players, families, and carers benefit from this hugely successful and deeply valued programme.
Chairman Brian Gilda proudly accepted the award during the ceremony held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, an evening dedicated to recognising individuals, organisations, and groups who have made a significant contribution to sport throughout 2025.
A huge thank you to Peoples Ford for their ongoing support and belief in the power of walking football to change lives.
Festive Celebrations at Schawpark Golf Club 🎄🎉
The festive season is well underway, and Schawpark Golf Club played host to a fantastic Christmas celebration as Alloa Athletic gathered to mark what has been an amazing and hugely successful season — with the exciting prospect of even more to come.
Players, volunteers, and supporters enjoyed a fabulous meal and excellent service, creating the perfect setting to reflect on their achievements throughout the year. Laughter, stories, and heartfelt moments filled the room as the club celebrated not only results on the pitch, but the friendships and togetherness that define their walking football community.
Drumchapel United Celebrate a Special End-of-Season Christmas Party 🎄⚽
Drumchapel United brought the curtain down on another fantastic year with a brilliant end-of-season Christmas party, filled with everything that makes their club special — great food, warm friendships, laughter, and camaraderie.
Players, volunteers, coaches, family, and supporters all came together for an evening that celebrated not only the football, but the spirit and togetherness at the heart of Drumchapel Utd. As always, the club recognised the efforts of its members with a series of well-deserved awards, applauding commitment, teamwork, improvement, and the values that keep their walking football community thriving.
The night carried an extra special touch thanks to the presence of one of their own — club member and Walking Football Scotland trustee, David MacKinnon. The former professional footballer shared stories from his playing career, offering insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs. His tales from the dressing room and beyond added a memorable spark to the celebrations.
It was an evening that perfectly captured what Drumchapel United is all about: community, inclusivity, friendship, and making memories together on and off the pitch.
These stories highlight what walking football is all about: connection, support, laughter, and shared moments on and off the pitch.
Thank you to every club, volunteer, partner, and player for making 2025 such a memorable year.
Here’s to more football, friendship, and positive impact in 2026.
