Wilton Bowling Club

Wilton Tour 2026
Another excellent Wilton tour took place at the weekend, staying on the University of Stirling campus at the Stirling Court Hotel. There were some mixed results on the green but a great weekend at all three clubs off the green. Top rink on the Saturday winning the Steak Pie Trophy were Margaret Redpath, Margaret Thomson, John Smyth and Duncan Macdougall.

President Robert and the entire Tour party would once again like to thank the clubs we visited over the weekend for the great hospitality we received.
Friday night: Causewayhead bowling club
Saturday: Tillicoultry bowling club
Sunday: Dunbar Bowling Club

Well done to tour organisers, Duncan, Sharman, David & Diane for another great tour, thanks once again from all on the tour. Thanks also to Telfords Coaches Glen Smith.
More photos of the weekend to follow at a later date.

Following on from last weeks semi final win. Fraser and the Border Bowling Association Team head to Broxburn tomorrow for the Final of the Hamilton Trophy.
Good luck to the team from all at Wilton Bowling Club.

Our members are off on the Annual Tour weekend departing this morning for Stirling, Tillicoultry and Dunbar on the way home on Sunday.

The clubrooms are closed for private functions tonight and tomorrow night.

Bowls Mark Bronze Award
President Robert Charters was pleased to receive the Bronze Bowls Mark award on behalf of the club recently. Thanks to everyone who helped towards achieving this, including Welfare Officer Sheila Clyne, Chris Macdougall and Bowls Scotland Development Officer Oliver Martin. The club is now working towards the Silver Bowls Mark award.

Border Bowling Association Finals
● Congratulations to Ryan Brady on becoming Border Singles Champion defeating Greg Nagle from Jedburgh in the final.
● Well done also to Greg Notman and Alistair Brown who were Runners Up in the Pairs against Gavin Douglas and Graeme Forsyth from Chirnside.

Borders Finals update
● Greg and Alistair beat Waverley in the Pairs, they now play Chirnside in the Final.
● Senior Four of Ger, Colin, Kenny and Suzz lost against Abbotsford.
● Ryan defeated Berwick in the Singles to reach the Final later this afternoon
● Triple lost against Melrose

Away from the Border Finals this weekend, Fraser Clyne is playing in the semi final of the Hamilton Trophy on Saturday and the Calder Cup on Sunday.
Good luck to Fraser and the Borders Men's Team on Saturday and the Under 25 Team on Sunday

Border Bowling Association
Finals Day.
Sunday 23rd August.
Minibus Leaving Club @8:30 sharp

See below for Semi Final Ties

Details Below For George's Funeral.
Having only been a member of the club for a couple years George won the club rotational triples last year. Up every week for a chuck with his pals and an odd wrong bias every now and again.
George will be a big miss across the sporting scene in the town.
Thoughts are with his friends and family.

The family of the late George McCulloch would like us to share the following post -

MCCULLOCH

Suddenly but peacefully on Thursday 30th July 2026
George “The Fish”
Devoted son to Ronnie and the late Wilma,
Dear brother to the late David,
Taken too soon, will be sorely missed
by all family and friends.
A celebration of George’s life will take place
at Linden Rugby Club, Volunteer Park
on Thursday 3rd September at 1.30 pm
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Meningitis Now.
Club ties or a touch of blue may be worn
at George’s request.

Mixed Pairs Championship
The club Mixed Pairs was played on Sunday for custody of the Smart Trophy, with a good entry there were some close games throughout the day and two excellent semi finals. Winners in an entertaining final were Ruth Jones and Stewart McGinnie (skip). Runners up were Lesley Pringle and Raymond Redmond (skip). President Robert Charters presented the prizes and thanked everyone who helped out on the day.