A £300,000 fund to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport will be shared by 14 projects.

Sports minister Aileen Campbell made the announcement on Active Girls Day, which aims to tackle barriers that lead to historically lower levels of physical activity among girls than boys.

Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week runs the first week of October with activities such as Wheelchair basketball, judo, and backpacking, taking place.

Speaking at Scottish Women Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club in Glasgow, Ms Campbell said: "I have seen some great work as part of Scotland's first ever Women and Girls in Sport Week this week.

"From athletics training with athlete Eilish McColgan in Perthshire to wheelchair basketball in Glasgow, there are more ways than ever for women and girls to get active.

"It is still clear, however, that many women and girls face still face additional barriers when it comes to getting involved in sport."

She added: "As a government, we recognise that further action is required and that is why I am pleased to announce the 14 projects that will work to tackle this long-standing challenge.

"Congratulations to those who have been successful. I am sure they will build on the excellent work I have already seen during the week and help to transform opportunities for women and girls all over Scotland."

Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week runs until Sunday.