It's never too late to make a splash

Passionate John Nicolson says he benefits greatly from swimming and is telling others it's never too late to learn

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

A 74-year-old who swims every week at Stirling University is backing a campaign telling people it's never too late to learn the skill.

John Nicolson is a real advocate of learning to swim - but an early experience almost shaped his attitude for life.

“I nearly drowned when I was three years old in a pond and it put me off swimming for many years - my school experience was not great either.

“I came back to swimming later in life and now gain huge amounts from swimming every week.

“Once I came to the first class I found it really challenging. The whole coaching process was excellent and I began to realise I was doing things and it just clicked. It was an improving journey all the time and I've still got a lot to do, but the journey has been fantastic.