First sporting success? I won my first tournament when I was nine.

Finest sporting moment? Commonwealth bronze medal in 2006

Your tip for the top: Work hard and enjoy what you do!

First international / ‘big time’ call-up: My first cap for Scotland was at the Uber-Cup in February 2000.

How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? I feel really proud to represent Scotland, and nervous and excited that I can win important matches for my country.

How and why did you get involved in your sport? I started playing badminton in P5 at my school club.

What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? Goran Ivanisevic winning Wimbledon in 2001.                                              

Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? Dan Travers, my national coach since I have been in the senior Scotland team.

Any family connections to sport? No

Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Zhang Ning – double Olympic champions and the best women’s player ever. She has no weaknesses.

Three words that describe you: Loyal, dedicated, enthusiastic

Who would you most like to meet? Michael Johnson, the American sprinter

What is your most prized possession? My Commonwealth Games medal

What is your biggest passion away from sport? Cooking.

Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Tennis

Top tips to relax? Watching films

What is your ultimate ambition? To compete at the Olympics

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?  Retired!  Hopefully still involved in badminton.