Josh Taylor, left, won one of Scotland's two boxing gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ©Getty Images

A week of meetings between the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Boxing Scotland will start today as the country looks to build on recent success and "develop a new generation of boxing heroes". 

Following the team's two golds at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Scotland's first ever Youth World Championship gold in Saint Petersburg six months ago, Scottish boxing officials are hoping to capitalise on the the sport's growing popularity in the country.

At Glasgow 2014, Charlie Flynn took the gold medal in the lightweight category on home soil while Josh Taylor joined him at the top of the podium after he clinched the light welterweight crown.

William Hutchinson took middleweight gold at the Youth World Championships last year in the Russian city.

"I am very pleased to come and witness for myself the current dynamic growth around Scottish boxing and the valuable programmes which the National Federation is initiating for the benefit of all boxers," said AIBA President CK Wu.

"During my visit, I will extensively assess and propose AIBA assistance in all matters that can contribute to even greater success for Scottish boxing in the ring and at grassroots level."

Taking place in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, the visit will include strategic talks, a black tie dinner featuring exhibition matches between rising English and Scottish talents and tours of some of the country's leading boxing facilities.

Charlie Flynn was the other Scottish boxing gold medallist at Glasgow 2014 ©Getty Images
Charlie Flynn was the other Scottish boxing gold medallist at Glasgow 2014 ©Getty Images

Boxing Scotland's high performance centre in Bridgeton will receive a donation of equipment via the #HeadsUp! programme, and a European Championships training camp will also be visited.

#HeadsUp! is a global programme developed by AIBA to promote the values of boxing and the global AIBA family.

Based upon the four pillars of health, education, sport and sustainability, AIBA began the campaign at its 2015 World Boxing Championships in Doha with a focus on training boxers to maintain a heads-up stance to help prevent concussions and cuts.

"This is a very important and significant event in promoting Scottish boxing and its wider sporting achievements, particularly as we look to fresh successes next year at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games," added Boxing Scotland chairman John Macpherson.

"We are honoured and excited to welcome President Wu and his delegation, and believe there is a real opportunity here to invest in the future, both on a Scottish and global level.

"As mutual governing bodies with common aims, we share an unswerving belief in the power of boxing to transform lives, and hope to identify strategies that will assist in advancing the sport in Scotland and further afield."