Campaign encouraging adults and older people to learn how to swim

It's estimated as many as 1 in 3 adults in the UK cannot swim the length of a standard pool.

Adults and older people across Scotland are being encouraged to learn to swim as part of campaign by Swimming Scotland.

More than 1,800 people took part in the scheme last year, which teaches new adult swimmers and those wanting to improve their ability.

It’s estimated as many as 1 in 3 adults in the UK cannot swim the length of a standard pool.

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