Halkshill Bowling Club

Largs Halkshill Bowling Club formed 1888 Halkshill Bowling Club, as it was called then, was inaugurated on 12 May 1888. Barbour. The first President, a Mr. A.

It was laid with turf supplied by the Scott family from Halkshill Estate, hence the original name of the Club. The Club was opened as a private Club by former members of Allanpark Bowing Green, where the Largs Library now sits. They took over the lease of Stewart's Bowling Green, owned by a Mr. The Allanpark green became the public facility and the new Halkshill the private one. John Orr claimed t

hat bowling gave
•healthy and not over-fatiguing exercise
•that it could be engaged in at hours that did not interfere with one's business
•that it was all over at sundown, or at the latest, 'in the gloaming', allowing everyone to be in their own house by 9 or 10 o'clock, a very safe hour even in these days of 'early closing'
•(From club records, two of the 'skips' who played each other on that first Opening Day were a Mr. Hill and a Mr. Rodger )

The first Annual Subscription was 15 shillings for adults and 10 shillings for juniors. It was between 1894 and 1896 that the name was amended to Halkshill. The Club was eventually purchased from the trustees of the late Mr. Barbour's estate in 1926. For the first 50 years or more the Club 'pavilion' was a small brick-built building (which eventually became the old bowls house). After the Second World War the members acquired a good sized American army hut which was transported from Bishopton and reconstructed in Wilson Street, to give greater changing and storage room for the members. In 1952 ladies were admitted as Associate Members. In 1963 a liquor license was obtained and the 'Blue Bar' opened. A certain Mr. John McKinnon was appointed Barman in 1966, a post he held for about 30 years. In 1968, following a proposal by Largs Town Council to build an Indoor Bowling club, which came to nothing, the then President Ex-Provost Bert Acheson proposed the our Club develop its' own facility. Despite an offer of a grant by the Scottish Sports Council, the healthy housekeeping by Halkshill enabled the 3-rink Indoor Rink to be opened on May 15 1971 at a cost of £29,000 to the club - what foresight! In 1972 the Sports Council Grant was taken to cover the opening of the new bar and lounge, replacing the 'hut'. A further extension, adding function suite, offices, kitchen and Boardroom took place on April 22 1981, this project cost £100,000 and was opened on April 22 1981 by Mrs. Robertson of Noddsdale. wife of our Honorary President, Mr. Peter Robertson, OBE. Ladies were admitted to the Club as Full Members in 2002. The foregoing has been condensed from the Centenary Magazine published in 1988 and edited by Drew Cochrane.

19/06/2026

Hi guys, to all the players picked for the Ardrossan game tonight.
The game is cancelled due to the weather.

18/06/2026

The bus for our league game tomorrow night against Ardrossan will leave Halkshill at 18.10.

On return we will be transported to Boston to join the Tartan Army cheer Scotland performing against Morocco.
If you are staying to support our heroes you will need a ticket, if you don't have a ticket you will be invited to retire at 22.30pm.

18/06/2026

Congratulations to all the winners, Irvine Park, West Kilbride, Fairlie, Kilbirnie and Kilwinning in the District Finals at Girdle Toll yesterday afternoon and evening. Best of luck in the semi finals at Cumnock next week.
Well done to our own Halkshill triple who just fell at the last hurdle last night .

'mon the 'hill

17/06/2026

Good luck to our Ayrshire Triple, Robert Dooris, John Loughran and Mick Keogh who play tonight 6.30 at Girdle Toll against Fairlie in the District Final.
'mon the 'hill

15/06/2026

This month's quiz

14/06/2026

Many thanks to President Bob and all the Members of Abercorn Bowling Club for providing us with a great day yesterday in our annual friendly in Paisley
Congratulations to John Loughran from Halkshill, who from a poll taken of all the players, was unanimously voted the "lavvy brush" winner.
On behalf of our President Iain Tait and the Members of Halkshill can we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to our good friend Mr David Fraser

13/06/2026

Well done to both Nora Malcolm & Georga Sheridan winning their bowls Scotland over 55s ladies singles. They will now play each other in the final at Kilwinning on Sunday 21st June 10am.

12/06/2026

Tickets for our GBX Night with DJ Ross are now available from the bar price £5 each.

12/06/2026

🇺🇸⭐ Annual Family Fun Day – Friday 4th July! ⭐🇺🇸
Come along and enjoy our American-Themed Family Fun Day, packed with entertainment, games, great food, and fun for all ages!
🎯 Corn Hole
🎳 Crown Bowls
🎯 Darts
🎶 Live Entertainment from John Roy
🍔 American-Style Burgers & Hot Dogs
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
Gather your friends and family and join us for a fantastic afternoon of food, music, laughter, and friendly competition.
📅 Friday 4th July
📍 Halkshill Bowling Club
⏰ Starts at 14:30
Don't miss out on this great community event – we look forward to seeing you there!
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11/06/2026

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Address

15 Wilson Street
Largs
KA309AQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 11pm
Tuesday	9am - 11pm
Wednesday	9am - 11pm
Thursday	9am - 11pm
Friday	9am - 12am
Saturday	9am - 12am
Sunday	9am - 11pm