Arthur McKinlay is 13 years old and is establishing himself as one of Scotland’s most promising young tennis players.

At just 12 years old, Arthur won the Scottish National Championships in both singles and doubles, competing against the strongest players in his age group across the country.

Arthur’s ambition is simple: to see how far he can go in the sport he loves.

But reaching the highest level in tennis requires more than talent alone. It demands world-class coaching, constant competition against top players, and the opportunity to train in environments that challenge and develop every aspect of the game.

To support his development, Arthur now trains regularly at Gomez Tennis Academy in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most respected junior training environments. Training there allows Arthur to work with elite coaches and compete against international players, accelerating his development both technically and mentally.

Arthur’s coaches believe he has the potential to compete internationally — but pursuing that pathway comes with significant financial demands.

Watch Arthur’s Story

We recently filmed a short video showing Arthur’s journey so far — including insight from coaches and those supporting his development.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcyFNh98Vr8

Seeing Arthur train and compete gives a far better sense of his commitment and potential than words alone.

Our Goal

To support Arthur’s 2026 development season.

This funding will allow Arthur to continue training at a high level and compete in important tournaments across the UK and Europe.

Funds raised will help cover:

Competitive tennis is a demanding sport both physically and financially. With the right support, Arthur will be able to continue developing his game against the strongest players in his age group.

Arthur’s Upcoming Season

Arthur’s next phase of development includes:

Each of these opportunities helps Arthur gain experience competing against stronger opposition and continuing to improve his game.

How You Can Help

There are three simple ways to support Arthur’s journey:

Donate

Every contribution directly supports Arthur’s training and tournament schedule.

Share

Sharing this page helps us reach more people who may wish to support young Scottish sporting talent.

Introduce

If you know a business that supports youth sport or athlete development, introductions are hugely appreciated.

Suggested Donation Levels

Every contribution helps, but many supporters like to back young athletes in a meaningful way.

Typical support levels might include:

Businesses interested in supporting Arthur’s development are also very welcome to get in touch.

Founding Supporters

Arthur is incredibly grateful to the early supporters helping make this journey possible.

We would like to thank the Bill McLaren Foundation for their early encouragement and support of Arthur’s development.

As the campaign grows, we will also acknowledge individuals and businesses who have supported Arthur from the beginning.

A Message from Arthur

"Thank you to everyone who supports my journey. I love tennis, it's my life!"

Why This Matters

Behind every successful athlete is a group of people who believed in them early.

By supporting Arthur today, you’re helping create opportunities for him to train, compete, and develop at the highest level possible.

Every donation and every share truly makes a difference.