• YOU MUST USE THE RINK SELECTOR in the locker room to find a rink to play on.

• Our Bowling Season runs from April to September each year. 

• The Clubhouse is open all year round 

• Entry to the locker room and clubhouse is with a Entry Fob issued to playing members upon joining . 

• The Green is closed every Wednesday AM from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for maintenance 

• All key dates listed on the Fixtures Card which can be requested from the kitchen or bar. 

KEY DOCUMENTS:

• The Clubs Constitution (can be found on our key documents page) details the policy that governs our Club, and includes our competition rules and bylaws. 

• Competition rules and bylaws

Our Club 

The Club was established in 1829, at which time it occupied the green behind Castlehill. In 1874, the club moved to Walkers Haugh and has remained there ever since. The Clubhouse was extended in the 1970’s with the addition of the locker room (flat roof extension) and the in 1980’s the bar area was altered and the front elevation was brought forward to enclose previously external ground. Minor internal alterations were made to facilitate the enlargement. 

We have just finished (April 2025) and large extension costing over £175,000 to modernise the ladies, and gents’ toilets, install a disabled toilet, and extend the locker room so there is enough space for everyone to change and store their equipment. The Club contributed £50,000 and external funding partners put in over £120,000. We are in the process of raising funds to support any additional work that needs to be carried out and funds to support the running of the club this year and into the future. 

Our Members 

The popularity of lawn bowling has surged in recent years and Peebles is no exception! Our membership has grown from 89 in 2016 to over 200. 

Scotland has over 800 clubs, many of whom have two greens! In terms of the highest playing membership, we sit at 22nd and are top of the table across our district! This gives us greater representation in the competitive leagues but also puts us on the radar of Bowls Scotland who awarded us with Bronze, Silver and then Gold Status within their BowlsMark initiative in only a matter of months! We were the third club in Scotland to be awarded Gold. This means we have evidenced that we already have embedded in our culture and the running of the club; good governance, and best practices and have the necessary standards in place regarding coaching, well-being and supporting the local community to be affiliated with them. 

We have a strong representation in the leagues and tournaments across the borders and have been approached to host professional tournaments at the club. We have great support from local business which helps us fund our competitions which in turn attracts great players to our competitions/tournaments. 

Non-bowlers and local clubs also want to try out bowls and use our facilities, which is fantastic, and last season we held very popular sessions for The Borders Disability Group and children from Primary 5 to age 17.

Our club is managed by a dedicated and experienced board of trustees, comprising 14 members. We have a strong commitment to promoting the sport of bowling in the community of Peebles and building a warm, welcoming, social atmosphere conducive to improving the conditions of life for all members. 

Keeping up to date with what is going on:

• Follow us on Facebook 

• There are notice boards outside the Locker Room tell you what competitions are on and league results

• There are Fixtures Cards available in kitchen and bar

• Ensure you have given your email to the Club Secretary, this is usually done via your application form 

The Clubhouse 

You access the locker room and clubhouse with Key Fob issued to playing members on joining. 

We have a newly built disabled toilet and access into clubhouse and locker room.  

Lockers – cost £10 per year

Kitchen - Outside of the events/ tournament you can help yourself to tea and coffee at the cost of £1 - There is an honesty box in the kitchen. 

Equipment:

We provide Mats, jacks and marking cards all of can be found in the Locker Room. There are some old bowls available to those who don’t yet have their own, these are found in the Green Hut. We also have children's bowls 

Equipment and Attire you must provide:

Lawn Bowling Shoes – You must have proper Lawn Bowling Shoes. The cheapest way to buy these is online including Amazon and eBay. Brands to look out for Henselite, Drakes Pride, Taylor 

Bowls – eventually you will want your own bowls.. Try this useful website 

Dress Code - There is no official dress code unless you are representing the club in a competition/tournament where you will be asked to wear the Official Club Strip. These can be purchased via the committee. 

Our club shop sells branded tops, jackets etc - these are not the official club strip