Fraser Park Bowling Club, located in the Crown and Hill District of Inverness, is a friendly and successful open club. Established on 4 June 1935, it is the only bowling club in Inverness that offers outdoor bowling, short mat bowling, and off-street parking. The club is well-positioned within easy walking distance of the City Centre, bus, and rail terminals.
Fraser Park Bowling Club holds the distinction of being the first bowling club in Scotland to have fixed floodlighting. It is a private club operating on land leased from Highland Council. With the largest membership in Inverness, the club welcomes both visitors and new members. The members include Full, Student, and Young Adult categories for voting members, while Junior and Social members have non-voting status.
Age-related reductions in subscriptions are applicable to those under 18 years old on the 1st of April of the current year, as well as full-time students and social members.
The club offers outdoor bowling sessions from mid-April to mid-September, and short carpet bowling sessions from October to March, both inclusive. Regardless of ability, age, or gender, the game of bowls can be enjoyed by everyone. For those who have never tried the sport, the club provides free come and try sessions by arrangement with qualified club coaches. Club bowls can be borrowed for these sessions.
Whether you are new to the area, an experienced player, or a complete novice looking to join a club, Fraser Park Bowling Club invites you to get in touch. Contact can be made via email at fraserparkbowlingclub@yahoo. Co. uk, by visiting in person at Fraser Park Bowling Club on MacEwen Drive, Inverness.
IV2 3LJ, or by leaving a voice message at 07928 965 417, with a callback guaranteed.
The club also offers short carpet bowling playing sessions throughout the week. These sessions are open to both members and non-members. The approximate timings for the sessions are from 7pm to 9pm on Monday and Friday, and from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each session includes a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit.
For outdoor bowling, the club organises playing sessions on weekday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, and on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm. Scottish and NCBA matches take place on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. As with the carpet bowling sessions, the afternoon games include tea/coffee and a biscuit.
Fraser Park Bowling Club keeps an updated list of upcoming events. As of the provided information, the short carpet bowling sessions are scheduled for the upcoming days. These sessions take place from 8/1 to 12/1, and from 15/1 to 18/1. The club also provides additional sections on their website, including a sitemap, cookie policy, privacy policy, and accessibility statement.
In summary, Fraser Park Bowling Club is a welcoming and vibrant club in Inverness, offering a range of bowling options throughout the year. With a rich history, extensive facilities, and a friendly atmosphere, it is an ideal destination for both experienced bowlers and newcomers to the sport.
