Season 2014-15

RCCC A.G.M.

16 June 2015

Saturday's AGM of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club was special in particular for two of our members...

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Curling in Australia

11 June 2015

Dave and Lillian Mcintyre send this report from Australia.  Whilst over in Melbourne for the arriva...

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Adair's Cafe Bar and Bistro

06 June 2015

Adair's Cafe Bar and Bistro, Queen's Court, Ayr Our Caterers Steven and Hazel are opening on Tuesda...

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Reminder to Club Secretaries about RCCC Entry Deadline

05 June 2015

Andrew Kerr. President of Ayrshire Province, RCCC, has recently written to all Club Secretaries to r...

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RCCC A.G.M. 13th June - Billy Howat to become President

22 May 2015

Saturday 13th June at 2.00 pm is the date for the 177th Royal Club AGM. It is being held at Murrayfi...

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Ayr features in "Your Curler"

28 April 2015

The RCCC has issued its latest Your Curler Magazine online.  It features a couple of articles about ...

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Our Man in Halifax, Nova Scotia

31 March 2015

Andrew Kerr has taken on the onerous task of joining RCCC Vice President Billy Howat at the Men's Wo...

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Hugh Fergusson Plate, Juniors at Newcomers and Closing Day

30 March 2015

Sixteen rinks celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Hugh Fergusson Plate curled at Ayr Ice Rink ov...

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National Virtual Club Challenge

29 March 2015

Congratulations to all our curlers from The Disnae Club, who represented Ayr very successfully at B...

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Good Luck to the Disnae Club - Fergusson Plate Result - and Some Junior photos

27 March 2015

Tomorrow at Braehead two teams representing Ayr Disnae Virtual Club will be playing in the National ...

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Province and Eglinton Jug AGMs

26 March 2015

The Eglinton Jug AGM will be held on Wednesday 15th April in the Ice Rink Lounge/Dining Area at 7.30...

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Ford Men's World Championships start Saturday 28th

25 March 2015

  Scotland play their first game against Italy on Saturday at 2.30 local time (7.30 here) when the ...

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Guinness World Record Breakers

24 March 2015

Can you remember what you were doing 10 years ago?   Well the Ayr Curlers pictured above certainly...

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Robert Clark and Murray Stevenson win Scottish Pairs

22 March 2015

Congratulations to Robert Clark and Murray Stevenson, who today won the Scottish Pairs Championships...

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Ed's New Taxi

21 March 2015

Ed Baines promised to help the curlers at Ayr develop their sport when his new taxi arrived. And wha...

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Hugh Ferguson Plate

20 March 2015

HUGH FERGUSON PLATE 23RD TO 26TH MARCH 2015   SCHENKEL SYSTEM    Section 1.   1. ...

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Sponsor's Bonspiel

19 March 2015

In recognition of the support from members, clubs and companies who assisted with the purchase of th...

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Willie Johnston Trophy

19 March 2015

Andrew Kerr Reports: Three rinks headed off to Hamilton yesterday intent on retaining the Willie Jo...

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Day League Knock Out Finals and Presentations

18 March 2015

Yesterday was Finals Day for the Day League Knock Out Competitions. The results were as follows: ...

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Junior Prizegiving 2015

17 March 2015

Last Sunday the Juniors held their Prizegiving. Have a look at the photos in the Gallery and you can...

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Quiz Night Cancelled

16 March 2015

We regret to advise that he Quiz Night on Sat 21st March has been cancelled.

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Women's World Curling Championships

12 March 2015

The Women's World Curling Championships is this year being held in Sapporo, Japan. Scotland will b...

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Magnificent Morton and Maxwell Teams

11 March 2015

  Two years ago, we were celebrating Ayr winning the Maxwell and Morton Trophies on the same day. L...

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Dunlop Memorial Salver & DMS Knock Out Winners

10 March 2015

AYR CURLING CLUB – 2014/2015 DUNLOP MEMORIAL – KNOCKOUT  COMPETITION   Winners High Road   Jean...

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Gavin Hamilton's team are 2nd at National Masters

09 March 2015

Gavin Hamilton's team of Allan Forrest, Euan Lawrence and George MacNaughton qualified top in a toug...

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Inter Cities against Murrayfield and Stranraer

09 March 2015

President Bobby Ireland reports We had good results against Murrayfield away in the intercity on ...

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Morton and Maxwell Finals this week

08 March 2015

This Tuesday the Men and Women of Ayr will be competing once again in the Finals of the Maxwell and ...

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2015 International Junior Curling Club Bonspiel

07 March 2015

Ayr juniors team of Alistair Middleton, Lucy Morton, Rachel Ireland and Ben Howat are away to Switze...

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WILLIE & NESSIE MAIR CUE BONSPIEL

05 March 2015

"Mair Fun" was held at Ayr Curling Club as 16 rinks participated in the annual Willie & Nessie ...

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Asham Under 17 Slam Winners

04 March 2015

Pictured above are the overall highest up girls team and winners of the Asham Prize. Congratulation...

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Asham Under 17 Slam and The Masters

03 March 2015

Congratulations to Alistair Middleton. Playing for Cameron McNay he reached the final of the Asham U...

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Rules and Etiquette Quiz

02 March 2015

Our Coaches have devised a quiz which might be useful at Club Social Nights or just for general disc...

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Invitation to support our Ladies in Morton Trophy

01 March 2015

Katrina Geddes, Ladies President writes   Dear Ladies,  As you may  know  our Ayr  Teams  have qu...

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Mary Henry Basket and Miller Cup

01 March 2015

Ayr Curling Club were delighted to host the 30th Anniversary of theMary Henry Basket which is played...

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RCCC Affiliation

27 February 2015

Today, The Development Group is issuing a letter to all Ayrshire Club Secretaries asking them to con...

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Rink Championships and World Junior Championships

26 February 2015

Ayr will have two bites of the cherry when the Rink Championships get underway at Forfar tomorrow. ...

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Ties and Points

26 February 2015

Ayr Curling Club have a fantastic Club Tie which is on sale now at an amazing price of only £10.00. ...

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BBC to show Highlights of Scottish Finals

24 February 2015

BBC 2 is showing highlights of the Women's Scottish Championships Final tonight at 12.20 am. The Me...

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Ayr wins the Scottish Junior Curling Club Challenge Div 3

23 February 2015

Congratulations to the two Ayr teams which won the Scottish Junior Curling Club Challenge Division 3...

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Change of Date for Day League Cocktail Party

23 February 2015

Please note that the Day League Cocktail Party has now been changed from 19th March to Thursday 26th...

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Henderson Bishop Trophy

22 February 2015

The Henderson Bishop Finals take place this week at Border Ice Rink, Kelso. Ayr are represented by ...

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David Mundell retains Superleague Trophy

21 February 2015

The Superleague finals took place last night. In the semis David Mundell, fresh from a week's practi...

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Morton Trophy - Girls qualify for Finals

20 February 2015

Ladies President Katrina Geddes has sent the following: Morton teams played against Dumfries on Wed...

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Were you a Volunteer at the Kelvin Hall Silver Broom?

18 February 2015

Calling All Broom Volunteers     Those of you who have the requisite number of fingers and toes w...

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Watson Trophy

18 February 2015

First Place in today's Watson Trophy were: Margaret WhiteCamille MacdonaldMary FoyBetty Patterson ...

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Hugh Ferguson Plate

17 February 2015

Entries are still needed for the Hugh Ferguson Plate.  If you can play, please contact Theresa at th...

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Scottish Curling Championships 2015

16 February 2015

Yesterday saw the start of the Scottish Women's Championships at Perth and already Eve Muirhead has ...

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Ayr Hosts Scottish Junior Curling Club Challenge Div 3

16 February 2015

This weekend, Ayr plays host to the Junior Curling Club Challenge Division 3. In this competition, ...

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Bill Morton's Retiral

14 February 2015

Bill Morton recently retired as Chairman of Ayrshire Curlers Ltd. Here is Liz Goldie presenting Bil...

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Presidents Day 15

14 February 2015

Bobby Ireland held a great President's Day Bonspiel yesterday.  12 invited rinks took part in some g...

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Superleague Finals Day

13 February 2015

Next Friday, the 20th, is Finals Day for the Superleague. At 4.00 pm the top four teams battle out ...

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OVD Scottish Seniors starts Wednesday 11th

11 February 2015

The Scottish Seniors Championships kick off with the Ladies tomorrow. Defending Champion Christine C...

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Waldie Griffiths

10 February 2015

Four Ayrshire Province rinks headed through to Edinburgh on Monday 9 February to take on Midlothian ...

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Highlander Bonspiel 2015

09 February 2015

The Annual Highlander Bonspiel was well supported with twelve rinks participating. The Winners were...

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Harry Hart Trophy

07 February 2015

This week saw Ayrshire Province play the annual match against Renfrewshire X11 Province for the Harr...

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January 200 Club Winners

05 February 2015

  200 Club January 2015 Winners   Here is the list of 200 Club Winners for the January Draw. Pr...

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Highlander Bonspiel Draw

03 February 2015

AYR CURLING CLUB                      HIGHLANDER BONSPIEL                        SU...

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Draw for Agricultural Mixed Bonspiel

02 February 2015

  AYRSHIRE CURLERS AGRICULTURAL MIXED BONSPIEL AYR ICE RINK –11TH and 12th February 2015.   Wedn...

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Addison Pairs Results

29 January 2015

The final of the Addison Pairs today was between Moira Drummond and Anne Kerr and Elly Branch and El...

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Parish Trophy Results

28 January 2015

Yesterday saw the Semi Finals and Final of the Parish Trophy. In the first Semi Final, Galston beat...

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Burns Supper January 24th 2015

25 January 2015

Last night,  Ayr Curling Club held a most successful Burns Supper. The event was very well chaired b...

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Team Kennedy take 4th place at Stranraer

24 January 2015

Congratulations are due to Ryan Kennedy and his team of Logan Middleton, Beth Rowley and Karen Sheph...

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Beresford Ladies 60th Anniversary

23 January 2015

Berseford Ladies celebrated their 60th Anniversary in style with a Bonspiel and Party. Photos can b...

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WILLIE & NESSIE MAIR MEMORIAL

22 January 2015

The Willie and Nessie Mair Memorial Bonspiel will be held on Wednesday 4th March. This is a Mixed B...

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Burns Supper - 24th January 2015

20 January 2015

Tickets are still on sale for this year's Burns Supper. Until Thursday 22nd January 2015 they can be...

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Points Competition Date and Rink Championships Results

20 January 2015

Please note that the Points Competition has been moved from 10th March to 19th March 7.15pm and 9.30...

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Henderson Bishop Local Playdowns

19 January 2015

Pictured above are the winners from the Ayr Playdowns for this year's Henderson Bishop Trophy. Marg...

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Dalmellington win Province Medal

14 January 2015

Dalmellington came out on top in the Province Medal last night. They finished on +16 shots, after w...

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8 Ender by Fairywell

13 January 2015

The Final of the Kyle and Carrick Knockout was a tight game at 3 all. Then Fairywell's team skipped ...

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Ladies News - Beresford Ladies Centenary and Addison Trophy

12 January 2015

Congratulations to the Beresford Ladies who are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the formation of...

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Passion Caterers announce New Menu

07 January 2015

Wednesday 7th January sees Hazel and Steven announce their new menu for the second half of the seaso...

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Scottish Senior Men's Qualifiers and other Competitions

06 January 2015

This Friday, Ayr will host the Scottish Men's Qualifiers for the second year in recent history. 15 ...

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McGill and Smith Salver Bonspiel Results

05 January 2015

McGILL AND SMITH SALVER SPONSORED BY L.S. SMELLIE SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY 2015 This year we managed to ...

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New Year Bonspiel 2015

04 January 2015

The winners of the High Road in this year's New Year Bonspiel were Neil Kennedy's rink of Susan Mi...

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Great Performances by Juniors at Braehead and Forfar

03 January 2015

Three magnificent preformances to report:   Firstly, Alistair Middleton, Lucy Morton, Rachel Irela...

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Province Medal Draw and Four Major Championships for Scotland

24 December 2014

The draw for the RCCC Ayrshire Province Medal on 13th January has been made and is shown both below ...

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Juniors Christmas Party 2014

23 December 2014

The Juniors had a great time at the Christmas Party.  Click here to see all the photos.

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Interested in Umpiring?

22 December 2014

The Royal Club are holding a one day Introductory Course on Umpiring in Perth on Saturday 24th Janua...

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McGill and Smith Salver

21 December 2014

McGILL AND SMITH SALVER SPONSORED BY L.S. SMELLIE SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY 2015 Results Winners John E...

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New Year Bonspiel

19 December 2014

NEW YEAR BONSPIEL 2ND JANUARY 10AM START SPONSORED BY WALLACES EXPRESS SCHENKEL SCORING SYSTEM 3 GA...

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Checking of Membership Cards

18 December 2014

President Bobby Ireland has sent the following to Club Secretaries, announcing a change to the proce...

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McGawn Trophy - Mixed Pairs

17 December 2014

Robert Clark and Gail Thomson won the McGawn Trophy last Sunday. beating Andrew Boswell's team in th...

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Alloway Rosebowl won by Troon Portland

09 December 2014

Aileen McCorkell won the Alloway Rosebowl today with an 8 shots to 6 victory over Lorna Alexander. ...

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Bell Quaich Winners 2014

02 December 2014

The winning rink in the Bell Quaich Bonspiel (pictured above) was: Bobby Ireland(skip) David McIn...

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Ross Low Finals

02 December 2014

Our correspondent reports on the action from the Final Day of the Ross Low Trophy. Semi finals. ...

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President Bobby's First Newsletter

28 November 2014

Our President, Bobby Ireland, has given his first review of the season so far. This can be found in...

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Alloway Rosebowl - Sections Completed

25 November 2014

Aileen McCorkell's team will play Lorna Alexander's in the final of the Alloway Rosebowl on 9th Dece...

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Cook Book sold out - reprint ordered!!

24 November 2014

This years fundraising Cook Book was presented  on Friday night at the Ladies Fundraising evening. ...

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New Stones have been fully sponsored

23 November 2014

Ayrshire Curlers Ltd are delighted to announce that all 96 stones have now secured sponsorship. Thi...

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European Championships

20 November 2014

This Saturday sees the start of the European Championships in Champery, Switzerland. Scotland wil...

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Ordering Drinks at the Bar

20 November 2014

At the committee meeting the other night it was agreed to ask the bar staff to put the bar pads back...

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Alloway Rosebowl Draw

19 November 2014

ALLOWAY ROSEBOWL Season 2014/2015   Section 1 Anne Kerr                                       1v...

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Finnie Kettle Winners

19 November 2014

Pictured above are Galston Haymouth, the winners of the Finnie Kettle. Skip Jim Boswell, Andrew Bos...

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New Curling Stones

18 November 2014

The Directors of Ayrshire Curlers Ltd have been greatly encouraged by the response, from individuals...

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Ladies Fundraising Evening

17 November 2014

 Lady Curlers Fundraising Evening         Friday 21st November 2014              7 - 9pm        ...

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Hart Trophy 2014

15 November 2014

Twelve rinks participated in the Hart Trophy held at Ayr Curling Club. Winners were Skip Margaret...

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Defibrillator Training

14 November 2014

Defibrillator Training Monday 24th November 2014 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm In the Board Room, Ayr Ice Ri...

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8 Ender by Under 17s

14 November 2014

At the Asham Under 17 Slam at Lanarkshire ice rink on Saturday 1st November the team of Cameron McNa...

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A Great Night with Swiss Visitors

13 November 2014

The Swiss Touring Party, organised by the RCCC, visited us yesterday and were made warmly welcome by...

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Tarbolton celebrate their Bicentenary

11 November 2014

200 years to the day after the founding of Tarbolton Curling Club, members and guests met on 2nd Nov...

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Were you lucky? 200 Club Winners Announced

11 November 2014

200 Club Winners – November 2014 AMOUNT (£) NUMBER NAME 100 63 ...

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Morton Trophy - Girls start defence with win over Stranraer

10 November 2014

Ayr started their defence of the Morton Trophy by winning all three games against Stranraer, with an...

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Maple Leaf Bonspiel Results

09 November 2014

12 rinks competed in this year's Maple Leaf Bonspiel. Winning rink was Skip Jim Wilson, Morag Eva...

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Recent Results - 1st Maxwell Trophy and Orr Ewing Trophy

06 November 2014

The first round of the Maxwell Trophy has taken place, against Lockerbie. All three games resulted ...

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Draw for Maple Leaf Bonspiel

05 November 2014

The draw for Sunday's Maple Leaf Bonspiel has now been made. All games are 5 ends and the session t...

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Ottawa Valley visit Ayr

30 October 2014

We were delighted to welcome 6 rinks from Ottawa Valley on Tuesday when they played against Ayr as p...

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Billy Morton represents Scotland at Euros

23 October 2014

Congratulations to Billy Morton.  Playing for David Edwards, along with John Penny and Scott Macle...

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Stewarton Heather win Province Knockout

21 October 2014

The final tonight of the Province Knock Out was won by Stewarton Heather who beat Fairywell 10 shots...

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Cancelled - John Thompson Rose Bowl

19 October 2014

Please not that due to a lack of names the John Thompson Rose Bowl has had to be cancelled.

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Eglinton Jug Final Results

17 October 2014

The annual competition for the Eglinton Jug,  Ayrshire's most prestigious curling competition was he...

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Ladies Coaching Day - November 11th

14 October 2014

 We are holding a Ladies Coaching Day on Tuesday November 11th.     If you would like to take par...

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Gangrels 75th Anniversary Bonspiel and Dinner

13 October 2014

The Gangrels Curling Club held a Bonspiel and Dinner at Ayr Ice Rink on Sunday 5th October to ...

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Henry Gardner Trophy

13 October 2014

Ayr Curling Club opened the season with the first ladies bonspiel, the Henry Gardner Trophy which w...

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Mixed Seniors Bonspiel Cancelled

08 October 2014

We regret that The Mixed Seniors Bonspiel, due to be played on 31st Oct to 2nd November, has had to ...

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Kirkland Trophy Postponed

30 September 2014

Kirkland Trophy: 6th October 2014  start date postponed.  Further information regarding dates to fo...

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Alistair Middleton wins Low Road at first U17 Slam

28 September 2014

Check out the Junior Section for picture of Alistair's Team at the Lockerbie Asham U17 Slam.  Click ...

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Opening Day Bonspiel

23 September 2014

The successful format of the 40th Anniversary Bonspiel was repeated with great success at yesterday'...

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Message from President Bobby Ireland re New Season

19 September 2014

Can I bring to your attention the following Bonspiels that kick start the season  in October Kirkla...

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European Mixed Curling Championships 2014

16 September 2014

Billy Morton is currently playing in the Euro Mixed Championships in Taarnby, near Copenhagen in D...

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Any Old Brushes?

13 September 2014

Do you have a spare curling brush taking up space in the house or the garage ? Why not drop it off a...

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Draw for Opening Day Bonspiel

12 September 2014

The Draw for the Opening Bonspiel has now been made.  There will be three sessions at 11.00 am, 2.00...

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Junior Curling Camp

17 August 2014

Have a look at what Scotland's Junior Curlers were up to in the summertime. Lisa Rennie, Ryan Kenne...

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Assistant Coach Courses

10 August 2014

Are you interested in joining the team of Coaches?  The first step is to attend an Assistant Coach C...

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New Area Representative for RCCC

09 August 2014

Following the retiral of Walter Walsh, we are delighted to hear that Andrew Kerr will be our new lin...

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Early Season Coaching Dates Confirmed

05 August 2014

The Coaching Team have now announced their programme for Try Curling, Beginners Courses and Drop-In ...

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Cumnock CC Bowling Day

24 July 2014

Cumnock and District Curling Club   - Summer News. On Sunday 13th July  Cumnock and District Curlin...

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RCCC AGM - Billy and Kirsty Honoured

18 June 2014

A good number of Ayr curlers were present at the Royal Club AGM last Saturday to see our our own Bil...

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Dates for Day Leagues, Ross Low and Parish Trophy now available

01 June 2014

Andrew Kerr and his team have now released next season's draws for the 5 divisions of Day League, th...

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