Partick Curling

A wee bit of history about our old clubhouse...

With the Winter Olympics underway, curling is one again getting mainstream media coverage. However, curling was once a much more popular sport and even in Glasgow outdoor curling rinks were relatively common. However, as far as I'm aware, they've all now disppeared, except for this one in Victoria Park, and even then it's no longer used for curling and is in pretty poor condition.

Partick Curling Club began in 1842 and originally played on a pond close to a tavern on Byres Road that's now called the Curler's Rest. By the end of the 19th Century, they'd move to this spot in the then newly created Victoria Park in the west of the city complete with a purpose-built rink. As the map on the left shows, the original curling rink was much bigger, and the surviving one was simply a practice rink. However, by the start of the 20th century, indoor rinks had been developed, with the first one in Scotland opening at Crossmyloof on the city's Southside in 1907, and outdoor rinks started to fall out of favour.

By the post-war years, what was once the smaller practice rink had become the only rink (right hand map), and eventually the club itself moved on to using an indoor venue. However, this outdoor rink remains, next to the original Arts and Crafts club house and still lined by ornamental lamp posts dating from 1911, but now a mere shadow of its former self. It's hidden away in parks department depot meaning few people even know it still exists, but nonetheless, it's a reminder of the long history that curling has in Glasgow.

We have 2 more Try Curling sessions planned; Sat 14th Feb at 10.00am & Mon 16th Feb at 8.30pm.
If you, or anyone you know would like to give curling a try then now's the time!
The session will take place at Greenacres Curling Rink, (Bowfield Rd, Howwood, PA9 1DE) and will include time on the ice with an experienced coach & a well needed hot drink at the end!
Participants just need to: wear warm, comfortable clothing & bring a pair of shoes with a clean sole for on the ice (clean trainers would be ideal).
The cost is £10 per session.
If transport to and from Greenacres is required, we can assist too.
Please drop us a message or email if you are interested.

Our last Try Curling session of the 24-25 season is Saturday 1st March at 10.00am.
If you, or anyone you know would like to give curling a try then now's the time!
The session will take place at Greenacres Curling Rink, (Bowfield Rd, Howwood, PA9 1DE) and will include time on the ice with an experienced coach & a well needed hot drink at the end!
Participants just need to: wear warm, comfortable clothing & bring a pair of shoes with a clean sole for on the ice (clean trainers would be ideal).
No payment is required.
If transport to and from Greenacres is required, we can assist too.
Please drop us a message or email if you are interested.

The Partick Points competition was held on Monday 21st October, and it was once again keenly contested by curlers from Partick, Bearsden, & Ski Club. At the end of proceedings, Ron was our winner by a single point from Colin (runner up for the second year running no less!). The remarkable stat is that it is 32 years since Ron last had his name on the Points trophy! It must be the longest length of time between wins in any Partick competition. Congratulations to Ron, and thanks again to all those who supported this enjoyable event.

With the 2024-2024 season underway we have lined-up 4 Try Curling sessions for Oct & Dec 2024.
- Saturday 26th Oct, 10.00am
- Sunday 27th Oct, 5.30pm
- Sunday 1st Dec, 5.30pm
- Saturday 7th Dec, 10.00am

All will take place at Greenacres Curling Rink, (Bowfield Rd, Howwood, PA9 1DE).

If you, or anyone you know would like to give curling a try then now's the time!

All sessions will include time on the ice with an experienced coach & a well needed hot drink at the end! Participants just need to: wear warm, comfortable clothing & bring a pair of shoes with a clean sole for on the ice (clean trainers would be ideal).

No payment is required.

If transport to and from Greenacres is required, we can assist too.

Please drop us a message or email if you are interested.

We held our Closing competition, the Partick Bell Bonspiel on Friday 15th March 2024. There was some excellent curling on show, and congratulations go to the winning rink of Roy (skip), Joan, Duncan and Helen, who were +6 shots up on the night over their two games. Thanks to all who took part.

We organised some Quick Curling on Saturday 17th Feb with 4 teams participating. The emphatic winners on the day were Rattray's Rockets (Colin, Iain, and Maureen) who earned the bragging rights this year. Congratulations!

We held our Jim Gibb Vintage Bonspiel last Friday. The runaway winners were the rink of Campbell, Helen, Ian and Bill whose 12-0 victory secured the trophy. Well done!

Well done to Partick Curling member Buck who was part of the winning rink at Greenacres seasonal bonspiel last week!

It was a busy Try Curling session on Saturday 9th Dec.
Why not make it your new Year's Resolution to give Curling a go!
Our next sessions are:
- Saturday 13th January, 9.45-11.45am
- Sunday 4th February, 12.30-2.30pm

Drop us a message to book your space