Dumfries & Galloway is preparing to host the Scottish Curling Championships for the fifth year in succession, with the Men’s and Women’s competitions set to return to Dumfries.

Dumfries Curling Ltd is thrilled to announce that David Hardie Engineering Ltd. has once again committed as the Principal Sponsor for the Men’s and Women’s Scottish Curling Championships in 2026. The championships are set to be held at the Dumfries Ice Bowl from Tuesday, 24th February, to Saturday, 28th February 2026. Holding the event between the Olympics and Paralympics provides the perfect platform to showcase Scotland’s top curling athletes to a global audience.

The renewed support from David Hardie Engineering Ltd. and other local businesses is hugely valuable and much appreciated. This vital support allows the championships to be delivered at a world-class standard.

Dumfries and Galloway has a strong reputation for producing world-class curlers and for hosting major events.

Scottish Curling’s Major Events Manager, Charlene Graham said

“Scottish Curling is once again delighted to be hosting the Scottish Championships at Dumfries. They have shown time and time again they can deliver a world class event in what is a state-of-the-art facility. Dumfries provides the perfect experience for both athletes and fans alike and we can’t wait for another Championships in February”.

The 2026 event is being planned as the most digitally ambitious yet, with fans able to expect live episodes of the SC Podcast, daily reviews, behind-the-scenes access, live scores, and live text coverage. Spectators who attend in person will enjoy an unrivalled experience watching some of the world’s best athletes competing for their national title.

David Hardie, Director of David Hardie Engineering Ltd, said

“We have had a long and valued relationship with Dumfries Curling and are always proud to support the premier event in the Scottish calendar for a successive year. “We look forward to what should be another very exciting championship in the curling calendar.”

Graham Sloan, Manager at Dumfries Curling said

“We are delighted to be hosting the Scottish Curling Championships at Dumfries Ice Bowl and to continue showcasing its ability to stage high-profile events. The local organising committee is working hard to prepare the perfect platform for athletes from across Scotland to compete for the national title. We are looking forward to bringing this level of competition and top athletes back to Dumfries and hope the local community will once again come together to welcome visitors, support curling, and inspire new curlers through our ‘Try Curling’ programmes.”

Dumfries Curling Ltd was awarded the contract by Scottish Curling to host the prestigious event from 2025 to 2027. The decision was a result of a thorough evaluation of several bids from across Scotland.