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Curlers at Auchalochy Lochan

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LOCATION: Campbeltown
PERIOD: 1890s; 1900s; 1910s
OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL:Campbeltown
CONTRIBUTOR: Argyll and Bute Library & Information Service
COLLECTION NAME: MacGrory
CREATOR: Charles & Dennis MacGrory

Curlers at Auchalochy Lochan, just north of Campbeltown. When the lochan was frozen, the Campbeltown residents took advantage of the opportunity to go curling or skating. During the summer months, other recreational pursuits such as camping, fishing and playing cricket were popular

There is evidence to suggest that curling has been played in Scotland since the 16th century. Curling has flourished in recent years, with the first World Championships taking place in 1958 and the sport being recognised as an Olympic Sport in 1998

IDENTIFIER: QZP27_58_12_33

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Find out more about the photographers - Charles and Dennis MacGrory

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The lifeboat 'The John R. Ker', housed at Dunaverty

Campbeltown Boys Brigade Company at Carradale, for summer camp

Soldier being hosed down

Drill on Stewart's Green

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