The world’s largest ever indoor bowls lesson has taken place in Scotland, coached by a team of athletes who wish to shine a light on the sport ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Held at the West of Scotland Indoor Bowling Club, Rutherglen, world champion bowler Stewart Anderson and rising star Abbie Harris led the training session.

Those taking part quickly learned the sport is far tougher than the professionals make it look, but were able to learn the essentials after some top-tier coaching.

More than 100 people attended, setting the first ever record for the largest ever indoor bowls coaching session.

Scots comic actor Elaine C Smith gave the sport a try, at one point almost accidentally hitting a reporter’s camera with a lawn bowl.

The event comes as part of a countdown to next

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