On February 8, 1893, Blantyre Curling Club celebrated winning the Royal Caledonian Curling Club challenge shield with a grand supper at Struthers Hall, attended by 71 members and guests. Speeches, toasts, and prize presentations marked the occasion, showcasing camaraderie and achievements in curling. The event was filled with song and enthusiasm.
In the 1892/93 season, Blantyre Curling Club, only five years old, won its first Grand Match at Carsebreck, defeating Armadale with a remarkable 48 shots majority. Presented with the R.C.C.C trophy in February 1893, the club’s skill and talent, especially that of skip Hugh Gilmour, left a lasting impression on their competitors.
Continued from Part 7 In 1973/74 a new club badge was designed by John Liddell, approved and distributed to members. A match committee consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary and W.C Kerr was formed to select the rinks for matches. Further honour for the club happened when W.C Kerr played in the Scottish rink […]
Continued from Part 6…. Continuing our detailed look at the former Blantyre Curling Club. In 1947/48 season past President Mr.Hugh. B Kerr donated a walnut shield with plating as a trophy for competition. This subsequently became the club’s knock out trophy. In that season James Down and Robert Aitkenhead were made Honorary members. Arrangements were […]
Continued from Part 4….. Pictured in 1912 are the members of Blantyre Curling Club who played and won two major trophies at Glasgow Ice Rink. Standing left to right is Robert Scott, P.D Hastie, A.B Maxwell and J.F MacDonald. Seated left to right are James Brown (skip), David Hastie and James Hastie (Skip). The National […]
Continued from Part 3 …. By the mid 1890’s, Blantyre Curling Club had established itself as one of the foremost clubs in the Province and a force to be reckoned with. Like all competitive clubs, as well as the successes, there were some failures which were accepted. Membership steadily grew and was most competitive both […]
Continued from Part 2….. In 1892/93 season, with the club only 5 years old, Blantyre Curling Club took part in its first ‘Grand Match’ at Carsebreck with 4 rinks and finished with a whopping 48 shots majority winning the prestigious R.C.C.C trophy at its first attempt. The other clubs were left in awe that such […]