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Curling, also known as the 'roaring game' has a long established history in Scotland, and it is from here that it has been taken to other parts of the world in which the game is now popular.
It's not certain where the game originated however between 1500 and 1700 the climate of Scotland was akin to a miniature Ice Age, bringing with it the most extreme winter weather since the Ice Age itself. Most people were employed in agriculture during this period and because the ground was frozen and unworkable for a large part of the year, there was a significant increase in leisure time. It was during these centuries that curling became established as a winter sport in Scotland. The earliest known curling stones are thought to have come from Perth and Stirling around 1511 and the earliest documented reports of the game seem to emanate from Paisley Abbey around 1541.
Interest in curling in the UK has soared since Rhona Martin and her team won gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics and Perthshire is a fantastic place to learn and enjoy this fascinating sport.
There are two curling rinks in Perthshire - both of which welcome visitors. Contact the centres below to find out more.
PERTHSHIRE ICE RINKS
Kinross
This 4 sheet rink is housed within the Green Hotel Complex in Kinross and is home to Kinross Curling Club, the oldest in Scotland, dating back to 1668.
Contact: Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross, KY13 7AS
Tel: 01577 863467 Fax: 01577 863180
E-mail: curling@green-hotel.com
Web: www.green-hotel.com
Perth
This eight lane ice rink has long been a main centre of curling in Scotland. Many top teams compete in this arena and many major events are held here each year. Curling is available from September to April annually.
Dewar's Centre, Glover Street, Perth, PH2 0TH
Tel: 01738 624188 Fax: 01738 637810
E-mail: info@Curling.Scotland.com
Web: www.CurlingScotland.com
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