Lindsay Scotland (Tour Webmaster)

(Carrington Curling Club)

Born 1953 in Edinburgh, educated at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh. Studied Physics at Edinburgh University (BSc honours, 1975) and later at CERN (PhD, 1981).

Subsequently moved into software engineering, firstly with Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon subsidiary, and then as a consultant with Real Time Engineering. Presently with Intuitive Process, who specialise in process control and automation solutions for the Pharmaceutical industry.

Married to Sue with 2 boys (Graeme 12 and Alistair 15), living in Edinburgh.

Curling career started when at school at the old Haymarket ice rink in Edinburgh. Have played in many teams over the years at Third or Skip. Successes over the years have included wins in Perth Masters, Ayr International, Rink Championship, and National Province Championship. Highlight was winning the European Qualifier and thus skipping the Scottish team in the European Championships in 1986.  A member of Carrington Curling Club, most curling these days is a club level at Murrayfield and Gogar Park ice rinks.  

Address: 7 Alnwickhill View, Edinburgh, EH16 6XZ

Telelephone:   +44  (0)131 664 7178

Email:   lindsay@lscotland.freeserve.co.uk

David Porteous

(Parton Curling Club)

Dave lived and farmed in Parton for 62 years. Semi retired 3 yrs ago to neighbouring Village of Crossmichael leaving his elder son in the farm.  Parton & Crossmichael are situated in Dumfries & Galloway in the South West of Scotland.

Married to Margaret with two sons both married and are all curlers.  Dave followed his Grandfather and father into curling, was a Director of Lockerbie Ice Rink for 21 years and is Hon. President of the Stewartry Province and President of Parton CC, also RCCC Council member for Area 2 and is on Event Committee of Council.

Has enjoyed success skipping his own Rinks at Club Province and National level and was Scottish Senior Champion.  Recently received his 50 year medal from RCCC for continuous curling all with the one Club.  His other hobby is golf which he has played at Competitive level for many years.

Address: “Hass”, 7 Rhonepark Crescent, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas DG7 3BN

Telephone/Fax:  +44 (0) 1556 670363

Email: cruichie@tiscali.co.uk   

Kenneth Hutchison

(Balfron Curling Club)

I have been married for twenty-six years, to Ann.  I have two children, Karin aged 23 and Kevin aged 21.  We live in Bearsden and my wife is a nursery nurse.

I served my apprenticeship as a diesel engineer, I then entered the insurance industry, where I met my wife. I started a motorcycle business with my brother and sister in law in 1977 and now we have three shops in Glasgow, Paisley and Ayr.

I have been involved in motor-cycle sports (on and off road) since I was 16 years old.  I continue to do trials riding with my son and my wife and daughter come along to help with the organisation of each event.

With the exception of my son we all curl at Forest Hills and Stirling, taking part in weekends away with our mother club Forest Hills Trossachs Curling Club.

We also play league games with Balfron Curling Club and play in all our clubs Province games.

Several years ago I played against Canada when they toured Scotland, our rink played in their kilts.  We looked good!  Pity about the curling.

I also keep fit at our local gym and I use my mountain bike going round Mugdoch Country Park.  I enjoy gardening and driving my classic car in the summer.

Address: 93 Stockiemuir Avenue, Mosshead, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 3LL

Telephone +44  (0)141 570 2968

Archie McFarlane (East Tour Treasurer)

(Erskine Curling Club)

He retired as a Chartered Accountant in April 1997, most of his business life having been spent in a professional office as a Partner.

He has been curling for approximately 25 years during which he has been a member of three clubs in which he has been involved in general committee work, including being President of each. His "Mother" club is Erskine playing mainly at Greenacres Curling Rink but he also plays at Hamilton Ice Rink with East Kilbride and Haremyres. He has also been President of Renfrewshire XIIth Province. While he was Vice-President he captained a curling Goodwill Tour by the Province to the Ottawa Valley in November 1988. Regular home-and-away tours of this nature have created a wonderful friendship between the two areas. He has recently completed a five-year term of office on the Council of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club for four years of which he was Finance Convener and is now Secretary of Area 3.

He is a very keen golfer, playing on average three times per week throughout the year. He was Captain of Pollok Golf Club in 1995/96 and has now graduated to the Presidency of its Ex-Captains' Society this year. He takes a great interest in many other sports.

He lives with his wife, Janey, in the south side of Glasgow. They have an unmarried son, Graeme, and a married daughter, Kirsty. Graeme was a Scottish Schools champion in 1983.

Address: 17 Beechlands Avenue, Netherlee, Glasgow G44 3YT

Telephone +44  (0) 141 571 9850

Email: archie.mcfarlane@ntlworld.com