Isobel Mactaggart

Where in Scotland are you from? Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders

What discipline(s) do you shoot? 10m air pistol.

Which coaches have helped you get to this point in your shooting journey? I am coached by Iain Aberdeen and Sonal Gyorik-Ramendra as part of STS tier 2 and British shooting talent academy

How did you get involved in the sport and what was your shooting journey to get on to the performance programme? I started shooting through the pony club tetrathlon. I then applied for the British shooting academy which I got onto. I worked my way up from development to talent which I am currently on. I also got involved with STS and moved from tier 3 to tier 2.

Where do you do your shooting? I am lucky enough to be able to train at home, I also train at various other ranges with STS and the British shooting Talent squad. 

What are your hopes and plans for the future in terms of your shooting career? I aim to represent GB at major internationals such as world cups and Europeans with my main goal being the Olympics. 

Any other interesting non-shooting related fact about yourself that you would like to mention? I enjoy riding and playing hockey and netball in my free time.