Curling Collection

Scottish Curling 1912
An exciting finish to a curling match in Scotland

Scottish Curling 1885
Soop her up! Two Scottish curlers brush vigourously to melt the top of the ice, and allow the curling stone to slide correctly

Curling in Scotland 1869
A curling match in Scotland

Curling at Crans Montana, Switzerland
Postcard showing a scene at the Swiss ski and winter sports resort, Crans Montana in the Swiss Alps with some presumably well-known curling experts of the 1930s, including Walker and Worthington

Stockings Advert. 1931
Advertisement for Bembergs stockings, depicting a black cat curling itself around the legs of a woman

Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland. Date: circa 1907

Curling on Loch Leven, Kinrosshire during the Grand Match between north and south Scotland; it was the first outdoor bonspiel for nearly fifty years

Scottish Types - Curling, Clan Grant. 19th century

Finlay Park Fountain, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

Advert, Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth
Advert for Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland, with a curling scene. 1905

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The Roaring Game of Curling at the International Caledonian Games
CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The " Roaring Game" of Curling at the International Caledonian Games. Engraving, American, 1890

SCOTLAND: CURLING, 1854. Curling Match in Invernytie Loch, Near Perth, Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1854

A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843
CURLING, 1843. A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843

A Barber Distracted
THE RED-HOT POLITICIAN A barber is more absorbed in the latest political gossip than his hot curling tongs, with painful results for his singed customer

Curling in Central Park, New York, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Curling in Central Park, New York, between 1900 and 1906

Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch, 1850. The north party scored three the first lead; and having thus taken the lead

Curling Iron, c. 1939. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Curling Iron, c. 1939

Portrait of a Lady, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Lady, n.d

Curling sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Curling Victorian period Date: 19th century

Curling Date: 19th century

Curling, Scotland, early 1900s

A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840

DDE-90028497
Canada, Quebec. Peeling bark on paper birch tree. Date: 21/08/2004

Curling (colour litho)
5203531 Curling (colour litho) by Brown, James Michael (1843-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling. Illustration for Sporting Pictures edited by E W Savory (Cassell)

The "Roaring Game", a Scene on a Highland Loch in Winter (litho)
1043558 The " Roaring Game", a Scene on a Highland Loch in Winter (litho) by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Roaring Game")

Metal shed in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Detail of sheet metal patterns curling on the side of a corrugated metal shed patched together in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Cinnamon fern fiddleheads

A Winter Landscape with Skaters and a Bird Trap (oil on panel)
CH325756 A Winter Landscape with Skaters and a Bird Trap (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

"The Roaring Game", or, Curling in Scotland (b / w photo)
6010732 " The Roaring Game", or, Curling in Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Roaring Game", or)

The Winning Shot, Duddingston Loch (w / c and ink)
EDB51801 The Winning Shot, Duddingston Loch (w/c and ink) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; English, out of copyright

Winter Sports Supplement - curling in the Alps
The ancient Scottish game of curling at Chateau D Oex in the Alps, 1924. Date: 1924

Harrods advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody
Harrods Stores advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody Departments, Brompton Road, London SW. 1897

Curling at Birnam (b / w photo)
2794747 Curling at Birnam (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling at Birnam)

Adverts, J & G Cox Ltd, Arthur Bell & Sons, Scotland
Adverts for J & G Cox Ltd, glue manufacturers, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, and Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland. 1905

Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan, with furze badge, coat of arms, motto (Commit Thy Work to God), and curling scene. Date: circa 1908

Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a private golf and curling club. Date: circa 1910

Sporting with Winter Sports by H. M. Bateman - Curling
Scotlands ain game: Curling - " The Roarers". Date: 1912

The Collision between the "Celtic"and the "Britannic"off New York Harbour (engraving)
1050582 The Collision between the " Celtic" and the " Britannic" off New York Harbour (engraving) by Nash

Curling Match at Montreal (engraving)
1601986 Curling Match at Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling Match at Montreal)

Curling, at Croxteth Hall (engraving)
1601625 Curling, at Croxteth Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling, at Croxteth Hall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 March 1853)

Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch (engraving)
1611921 Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch (engraving) by English School

Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3 / 4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950312 Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3/4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x45.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Curling (colour litho)
3104110 Curling (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curling. Postcard, early 20th Century)

The Bird Trap (oil on copper)
FIT282923 The Bird Trap (oil on copper) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 18.5x24.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

The curlers (engraving)
2788411 The curlers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curlers. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1872)

Sports on the Ice, Curling in Scotland (engraving)
1618692 Sports on the Ice, Curling in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sports on the Ice, Curling in Scotland)

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"Curling: A Timeless Scottish Tradition" Step back in time to the early 19th century, when curling first emerged as a beloved sport in Scotland. In 1843, wood engravings captured the essence of a thrilling curling match, showcasing the passion and skill of its players. Fast forward to 1854, where an intense competition took place on Invernytie Loch near Perth, Scotland. The icy surface provided the perfect backdrop for this exhilarating game. As the years went by, curling continued to captivate both Scots and international enthusiasts alike. By 1869, it had become so popular that outdoor matches were held on frozen lochs like Loch Leven. This picturesque setting added an extra layer of beauty to an already mesmerizing sport. In 1885 and again in 1912, Scottish Curling reached new heights with championships that showcased exceptional talent and fierce rivalries among participants. These events solidified curling's status as a national pastime. Meanwhile, across borders in Switzerland at Crans Montana and Bern, locals embraced this icy pursuit with equal fervor. Outdoor matches became common sights against breathtaking alpine landscapes - a testament to how curling transcends cultural boundaries. Even advertisements couldn't resist featuring curlers during their heyday. In 1931, stockings adverts highlighted elegance combined with athleticism while Arthur Bell & Sons' Old Scotch Whisky proudly associated itself with this cherished tradition from Perth. The Caledonian Games of 1890 brought together athletes from around the world who competed fiercely in "The Roaring Game" – proving that it was not just another sport but rather a symbol of camaraderie between nations. Today's modern world may have changed drastically since those early days; however, one thing remains constant: Curling continues to be celebrated worldwide for its strategic gameplay and sense of community spirit. So grab your broomstick and join the ranks of those who have embraced this timeless Scottish tradition.