Club History

1917

Thirty-five houses were built by the Scottish War Veterans’ Garden City Houses Association. This was where the first bowling green was (Kitchener Crescent).

1930

Land was set aside for a bowling green and 3 tennis courts, each with a pavilion by the Wemyss Estate.

1932

The new bowling green was officially opened in May by Mr Andrew H. Hamilton, secretary of the Scottish Bowling Association (cost of construction £520-14-02). There were around 45-50 members at this time.

1968

The green and tennis courts were taken over by the Council from the estate.

1970

Electricity was installed, and a small kitchen was added.

1983

A few youths had joined the first Youth Championship, and the winner was Linda Johnson.

1996

The first extension was added to the club, which now has a gathering space, a better kitchen, as well as a ladies’ / disabled toilet.

2009

The second extension to the club was completed, and now spectators could view games from inside the clubhouse.

2012

A new locker room extension was completed.