Covid-19

Plans for reopening

Following the announcement from the First Minister yesterday (Tuesday 13 July) I wish to update you on our plans for reopening. The announcement clears the way for us to open in line with arrangements which we have been planning for a number of weeks now. The season will commence on Monday 27th September. However, ... More

January update – season suspended

Since our last member communication on 18th December the situation in Scotland with the Covid-19 pandemic has changed quite significantly. You will all be aware that the Scottish Government has introduced a temporary lockdown throughout mainland Scotland from the 5th January as a result of increased COVID cases, particul... More

Season suspended until January

It is with considerable regret that we, Murrayfield Curling Ltd, after consultation with Edinburgh Curling Club, have made the decision to suspend curling at Murrayfield until the end of December. This decision became inevitable after full consideration of the details emanating from the Scottish Government’s announc... More

Tier 3 temporary closure

Following the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday of the new 5 tier system and the fact that Edinburgh City has been designated as being in Tier 3, which prevents indoor group exercise for +18s, we require to extend our closure for at least a further week, subject to the next review on 9th November. We will ... More

Temporary shutdown extended to 2nd Nov

Following the Scottish Government's latest announcement at lunchtime today, unfortunately we will need to stay closed for another week until Monday 2nd November when a new 5-tier system will be introduced. We will continue to issue updates by email and our website/socials whenever we get confirmation. In the meanti... More

Save Murrayfield Ice (skating) Rink

You may have seen or heard some news over the past week that Murrayfield Ice Rink has now closed for the foreseeable and is calling for government funding to secure its future. Please be aware that this solely affects the historic (Category-B listed) Art Deco skating/hockey rink next door: Our recently renovated 7-sheet ... More

Enforced temporary shutdown

Following the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday (Wednesday 7 October 2020), and ongoing discussions with Scottish Curling, we regret to announce that as part of regional restrictions, our curling rink will be closed after Friday 9 October and for 16 days, reopening Monday 26 October. The Office will be in ... More

Shop reopening

Monday 21 September sees the reopening of our curling supply shop. If you need new equipment ahead of the season starting on Sunday 27th, please contact us to book an appointment. We are still awaiting a delivery of new stock, due late September, but let us know what you're looking for and we'll give you some options. ... More

Return To Curling document

This morning we sent an email to members about our Return To Curling document (version 1), explaining new protocols for the upcoming season in response to Covid-19 restrictions. These will apply to all members and visitors. Update (19 October 2020): To read Version 2 of our Return To Curling document, please click ... More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update, 17 March 2020

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 17:00 Dear Member, ICE RINK WILL CLOSE AFTER PLAY ON WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH Your Directors have been closely monitoring the rapidly developing situation concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, assessing and considering sometimes conflicting and contradictory advice issued. While ... More