Victoria Bowling Club

call Susan on 07443006205.out of hours for bookings PAISLEY VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB, was founded in 1859 by a group of local
workers.

These gentlemen were keen bowlers who up until this point, played
their bowls on a private bowling green owned by a Mr William Bowie. This
green was situated at Oakshaw on land that was to become the John Neilston
school. Later these men moved to another green owned by Mr Bowie which was
... situated in Lady Lane. It cost 2d for the privilege of playing bowls or 1d
to spectator. We should be etern

ally grateful to these gentlemen who, as I have already
mentioned were working class, not business men. They raised funds by taking
a 'share' in the club and by encouraging the more affluent members of the
Paisley community to invest in this new pastime of bowling. The main
'movers' in starting our club were, the first President David Robertson,
Secretary Robert Christie and treasurer James Arthur, add to that our main
benefactor Sir Thomas Glen Coats, owner of the Ferguslie mill, the Earl of
Glasgow and Sir M.R.Shaw Stewart. These plus the 30 odd men who were
original members, are the true Victoria men we have to thank for what we
have today. It does however go without saying that many who followed them,
contributed to the growth and progression of our club. From day one our club
was a family club, with fathers ,sons and various relatives all being
members. Many sites were looked at for the new green, but it was decided to rent the
Bowie green and as it was in poor condition, they would construct a new
green. After a few years the ground ownership passed to the Church of
Scotland, who erected a refuge for working girls adjoining the green. In
1880, the church decided to re new the club's lease, but increased the rent
to £10 per year. At regular intervals this rent was increased. During the early years of bowling in Paisley, Victoria contributed greatly
to its growth. The first secretary of the Paisley Bowling Association, fore
runner to the Paisley & District Bowling Association was a Victoria man, Mr
Robert More who held the position for 25 years. The Burgh Cup was instigated
at the suggestion of the Victoria committee. In 1907, a new clubhouse was built ( now the bowls house ) which included
electric lighting. Over the years, in 1955, this was replaced by a
prefabricated cement hut, 60 feet long by 10 feet wide and 10 high. This
building was in turn replaced by the existing clubhouse.

24/06/2026

🏆 Big Game Tonight 🏆

As we start the second half of the season, Victoria welcome 2nd placed Ralston to the green tonight in what promises to be a cracking contest.

We're currently sitting top of Division 3, with Ralston close behind, making this a huge match for both clubs.

📍 Victoria Bowling Club
🕖 7:00pm Start

Good luck to everyone involved and welcome any supporters who come along.

Mon the Auld Vic

15/06/2026

Hi folks, due to the Scotland v Morocco game being shown at 11pm on the Friday night we have taken the decision to cancel Games night on the Saturday. We think it’s too much to ask people to attend both evenings. We return again in July. I will keep you posted, thanks Gary

15/06/2026

So after the madness of the weekend and hangovers clearing from a magical weekend at the World Cup timw to get back to the bowling.

Saturday seen the annual Victoria pairs take place on the eve of the Scotland v Haiti game.

This was well attended and 17 pairs battled out it out with tj eventually winner coming from Wellmeadow Bowling Club. Calum James and Jim Currie defeating John Cowan and Craig Easton in the final.

Thanks to all who took part and those who helped out on the day.

08/06/2026

Wasn’t to be tonight in the Top 5. Games were all close and played in great sportsmanship.

Congratulations to Meikleriggs Bowling Club and good luck in the next round.

We move onto League Business away to Abercorn Bowling Club on Wednesday looking to press on with good form.

06/06/2026

Another busy week for the club.

Top 5 begins and league business for club and Vets.

If you’re free on Thursday get yourself down to cheer on our Last Man Standing at Bishopton in the Scottish Singles.

Finally our annual open pairs on Saturday. If your free wish to add a team to the 18 already confirmed then we’d love to hear from you.

05/06/2026

Weekly Round Up of events.

Tuesday was a bit of a damp squib with both the triples and pairs failing to reach section final and losing to Elderslie Wallace.

Wednesday allowed us to continue our form in league with another victory away to Linwood winning 7-3 to maintain our position at top of Division 3.

Finally Stuart Colquhoun has progressed in Scottish Singles after a hard fought victory against Neilston at Lilybank. Semi final will be played on 11/06/2026 at Bishopton Bowling Club against Martin Todd from Blacklandmill.

31/05/2026

Another busy week.

Good luck to all remaining players in the Renfrewshire and Scottish.

Hopefully continue our good form in League

Finally good to see that ties are now being played after the madness of the season start good luck to all.

29/05/2026

Final update of the week from yesterday and tonight were our Scottish Singles representatives.

Thursday night seen S. Colquhoun progress to the Quarter Finals of the Singles with a hard fought victory v’s G. Chambers from Woodlands winning 21-16.

Tonight seen Shangers in the Over 55’s against JG Fleming (H) narrowly defeated in a nail biting 21-19 loss.

Further schedule to follow for next week. Good luck to all those playing next week in both Renfrewshire. And Scottish.

27/05/2026

Mixed results last night in the 1st Round proper of the Renfrewshire Championships

Senior 4’s were narrowly defeated in the last end during the day in the Sun. Later at night our singles and 4 m’s were both defeated and good luck to Wellmeadow and Caledonia in the next rounds.

Better results came with both Pairs and Triples progressing through to next round where they will both play Elderslie Wallace to hopefully gain a space in the Quarter finals (section final).

Tonight we host Ferguslie in the Division 3 hoping to continue from our week 1 victory away to Ralston.