The Lees Painting
In 2012, the Trust was responsible for the successful fundraising campaign for the restoration of this iconic painting, described as one of the most important sporting paintings of the period. The 96” x 60” oil on canvas underwent restoration in Edinburgh where it was then displayed in the ‘Playing for Scotland: The Making of Modern Sport” exhibition in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
EXHIBITION: Curling – made in Scotland
Curling’s history was explored in an exhibition at Hampden Park, Glasgow, which opened on 20th February 2019. It was based on the collections of Sheriff David B. Smith, which he left to the Scottish Curling Trust when he died. The collection includes several thousand items including: hundreds of curling stones, handles, brushes, baskets, medals, trophies, paintings, photographs, books and fascinating collectibles of all shapes and sizes.
EXHIBITION: Curling – from Biggar to Olympic Gold
This exhibition opened at the Biggar Museum on 18th November 2023. As well as covering the history of out-door curling in the Biggar area, it celebtrates the successof the rink, skipped by Willie Jackson, who won the furst Olympic curlng gold medal in 1924.
Castle Menzies
A small collection is on show at Castle Menzies in Weem, near Aberfeldy. This was a collection donated by the Weem Curling Club.
