Scottish Esports launches as new national esports body for Scotland

A new Community Interest Company (CIC) called Scottish Esports has launched, with the aim of becoming the national esports body for Scotland.

The organisation has been established by esports lecturer and former British Esports Federation employee Mark McCready, alongside Dale Murray of the Scottish Esports Network and professional Street Fighter player Assad ‘Suleymon’ Suliman.

The newly formed Scottish Esports is hoping to cover all bases in terms of gaming and esports in the country. According to a release, the company will focus on supporting everyone from casual gamers to esports players competing in teams and the wider gaming community.

The company has stated that it will develop educational resources, plan in-person events and run workshops as well as hosting online activities and initiatives to engage the Scottish gaming and esports community.

Scottish Esports claims it will manage the national esports teams representing Scotland in international competitions, in a similar way to its Welsh counter-part Esports Wales. Esports Insider has reached out for further clarification on how this will work.

Mark McCready, CEO of Scottish Esports said of the new company: “We’re not only building a strong and passionate foundation for competitive video gaming in Scotland — we’re building a community.

“By delivering national-scale stability, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space where players and teams of all levels can thrive and feel supported. It’s an exciting time for us all to inspire the next generation to learn and explore esports in a more encouraging and positive environment.”

Dale Murray, who describes himself as a Brand Director of Scottish Esports, added on X: “Scotland’s long lacked a singular body to be the voice of the industry — this changes today.”

Scottish Esports is not connected to Esports Scotland, a tournament organiser in the country which previously took on some duties usually reserved for a national esports body, such as selecting players to compete in the Commonwealth Esports Championships.

Esports Scotland encountered major criticism following issues with not paying its outstanding debts. That company was recently purchased and is now operating under the eRena brand.