Watchdog reveals Scotland’s sporting disgrace

A damning picture ofScottish attitudes to playing sport is revealed in an official report.

It shows the number of adults who regularly take part in some form of sport is falling.

Targets for youngsters' participation are not likely to be met and the provision of sporting facilities is "fragmented".

The most positive finding is that Scottish athletes' performance in international events has exceeded targets, according to Audit Scotland, which said that the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow provides an opportunity to further promote sporting activity.