A welcoming club
Our green is open for the season with play possible (weather permitting) from 11am daily and we host a mixed hat night - name in a hat to decide your team - on a Monday (6.30pm for 6.45pm start on the green).
We are a friendly bowling club situated in the centre of Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh and we encourage people of all ages to take up the popular sport.
The club was founded in 1885 and the green is open for play (weather permitting) from 11am daily from April to September. This year we open on Easter Sunday.
We have an extensive bar upstairs and a function suite for around 100 downstairs with a separate bar and we organise regular domestic competitions for bowlers. Our teams also play in various leagues around the Capital.
Easy access to the green
Green is now open for play so come on down
Just pop down, pick up your bowls from the locker room and off you go, simple as that, or come along to our Monday Hat Nights where your name is picked from a hat and you join a team for a friendly game (arrive 6.30pm to 6.45pm start).
If you wish, you can put your name forward to play in one of our domestic events or even play in the competitive league games.
Our bowlers feature on the podium in events organised by various bodies and some have won medals at the Commonwealth Games and in major events throughout the world.
Social events
We host functions and entertainment
Our extensive premises includes a busy upstairs bar which screens major sporting events and hosts pool and darts competitions.
The bar stocks keg and bottled beer along with a wide selection of wines and spirits.
Downstairs, our function suite has a capacity for 120 and entertainment nights are popular with members and guests.
Our first major event was the appearance of vocal impressionist Gerry Anderson, one of the most popular acts on the club circuit, and popular Andy Chung is here in late September.
Please be aware that the function suite can be hired for private functions including birthday parties, but not 18th birthday events. Call Brian Buckner for details on 0131 449 3789.
Family-friendly environment
We promote inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels welcome and there is on-street parking nearby.
Competitive action
All standards are welcome and we are always keen to introduce newcomers to competitive play
Coaching
Receive coaching from experienced players and hopefully you could join one of our teams.
Events
Dates to take note of
June 8: Scottish semi-finals from 6.30pm: green closed: Corstorphine v Parkside; Coatbridge v Slateford
June 28: Mixed triples and BBQ
July 26: Invitation rinks
September 28: Andy Chung
November 28: presentation of prizes with catering and guest speaker
Picture: Brian Buckner (left) and Phil Marshall
Contact us
Telephone: 0131 449 3789
E-mail: secretary.bbc@balernobowlingclub.com
Address: 5 Ladycroft, Balerno, EH14 7AG, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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