Scottish Bridge Union: East DistrictScottish Bridge Union: East District
District finals and national heats are usually held at the Melville Bridge Club or the Carlton Bridge Centre.
36B Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 5NE.
Tel: 0131 552 3122
Secretary: David Liggat
Carlton Bridge Centre web site
There are also Carlton tournaments aimed at less experienced players.
Please note that the premises are shared with a Bowling Club, and that there is no parking for bridge players in the Bowling Club’s Car Park, though over the winter the marked spaces 7-13 may be used, as they are loaned to the Bridge Centre. Spaces 1-6 are marked for the use of the Bowling Club only and may NEVER be used by people attending the Bridge Club. There is ample on-street parking.
9 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EP.
Tel: 0131 337 1102
Secretary: Donald Denoon ()
Melville Bridge Club web site
Tournaments start at 6.45 pm every night.
Club Trophies, District and National Events start at 7.00 pm
Handicapped Pairs tournament, every Wednesday from 16th May (except AGM - 6th June) throughout the summer. Visitors welcome, paying same Table Money as members.
Visitors welcome without restriction, every Saturday in June, July and August. Again, visitors Table Money is the same as for members.
Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate (at the Hopetoun Street end).
Secretary: Kate Younger 01506 655362
Bathgate Bridge Club web site
Thursdays - starting time 6:45 for 7.00 (October to end of May)
The Parish Meeting Room, The Parade, Berwick upon Tweed.
Tel: 01368 830680
Secretary: Mrs P Frew ().
Berwick Bridge Club web site
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7.05 for 7.15 start. (Sept to May)
Inside the Club, we run two competitions for Pairs - Aggregate and Match Pointed, a Teams of Four and a Singles competition.
(Formerly ICI and Earlsgate Bridge Club)
Bowhouse Hotel, Bowhouse Road, Grangemouth FK3 0HD.
Secretary: Rhoda Swan () 01506 823705
Tuesdays - starting time 6:45 for 7.00 (all year round)
Beginners welcome. Off-street parking.
Tusitala Restaurant, 47 Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 6QJ (Tel 0131 445 2233).
President: Walter Beveridge () 0131 4474440
Secretary: David Nisbet () 0131 676686
Treasurer: Ian Thomson () 0131 4473196
We play Duplicate Bridge in very comfortable surroundings at the Tusitala Restaurant in South Edinburgh every Tuesday between September and April. We are not able to cater for beginners, but we offer a particular welcome to players who are familiar with Rubber Bridge and would like to see if Duplicate is for them. Do contact us, and come along to try us out without commitment.
West Barns Bowling Club, Edinburgh Road, West Barns EH42 1TU.
President : Norman Morrison 01620 810429
Secretary : Liz Barr () 01875 320380
Partnership Secretary 01620 810429
Thursdays : arrive for 7.00 pm and aim to start promptly at 7.15pm. Guests are welcome and pay £2.50 an evening.
We have two teams in the District Leagues.
Dunfermline Lawn Tennis and Bridge Club, Bothwell Street, Dunfermline.
President : Bruce Ferguson () 07710 786475
Secretary : Christine Coutts () 01383 720061
Dunfermline Bridge Club web site
The club currently runs three teams in the Eastern District League.
There are also several club, district and national competitions held. New members and visitors always welcome.
Duns Bridge Club, Royal British Legion, Duns TD11 3AE.
Secretary : Judith Jackson ()
Duns Bridge Club web site
Duns Bridge Club meets every Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Duns Royal British Legion from September through to the end of April.
Falkirk Rugby Football Club, Dorrator Road, Camelon, FK2 7YW.
President: Marjorie McLachlan () 01324 622633
Secretary: Moira Bain () is standing in for Jennie McCartney
Falkirk Bridge Club web site
Falkirk teams of 4 every Monday at 7pm from the 7th of May at Falkirk Rugby Club - All welcome.
Note: Home matches are played in Christ Church.
Hawick Tower Mill (2nd floor, access by lift or stairs)
President : Mr R (Bob) Witherington ()
Hon Secretary : Mr M (Mike) Tuson () 01450374614
Club nights - all at 1830 for 1845:
Winter (approx October to end April) Mondays and Wednesdays
Summer (approx May to end September)
Abbey Row Centre, Kelso.
President : David Harris-Burland 01573 226900
Secretary : Ruth Mackay 01573 225440
Kelso Bridge Club web site
Club nights Wednesdays and Thursdays (all year) - 6.55pm sharp for 7.00pm
The club has over 100 members and visitors are very welcome. The club has two teams which play in the SBU East District League.
Kelso runs an annual Congress event in June.
Linlithgow Academy,Braehead Road,Linlithgow EH49 6EH. Tel No 01506 843211.
Secretary: Alison McAllan - 01506 825479 ()
Linlithgow Bridge Club web site
Annual Membership Fee: £5.00 ( does not include SBU Membership Fee).
Club Nights: Tuesday & Thursday - all year. Arrive 6.30pm for start at 6.45pm. Play ends just before 10pm.
Visitors welcome. All abilities.
Summer Bridge is normally Aggregate Pairs on Tuesday. Open Jackpot Match Pointed Pairs every Thursday at 7p.m. as from the 10th of May at the Burgh Chambers - All welcome.
Winter programme runs from September - April. Includes MP Pairs (1st Thursday of each month), Seeded Teams of Four(Last Thursday of each month) and Aggregate Pairs (As per programme)
The club generally have heats of all Simultaneous Pairs and Qualifying rounds of District and National Events.
Bankton Bowling Club, Bankton Park East, Livingston, EH54 9LE.
President: Bob Reid 01506 434705
Secretary: Dorothy Doak 01506 437977
Club night Wednesday 7 p.m.
The club currently has one team in the East District League Div 3.
Annual membership £3 ( not including SBU membership fee )
President: Jan Sharp 01875 853031
Secretary: Harry Milburn 01875 853228 ()
Longniddry Bridge Club web site
Season - September to April
Club Night - Mondays 6.45 for 7.00pm
Venues:
We meet on Monday evenings from September to April at the Church Hall, Elcho Road, Longniddry.
Leagues: The club has two teams, which play in the SBU East of Scotland leagues.
Social: From May to August the club runs a Chicago teams of four Summer League (played in members' homes, with a strong emphasis on the social aspect of bridge)
All enquiries re play or membership to the Secretary.
12 St Andrew Street, North Berwick EH39 4NU.
President: Alastair White 01620 842030
Secretary: Alan Reid 01620 894937 ()
Club Nights (all year round): Tuesdays and Fridays 6.45 for 7.00
We have two teams in the SBU East District Leagues.
All enquires re play or membership to the Secretary.
Ex Servicemen's Club, School Brae, Peebles.
Chairman: Dr Ian Soutar
Secretary: Norman McGee 01721 722348 ()
Peebles Bridge Club web site
We play throughout the year on Thursday evenings at 7pm. In addition, in the winter, from 1st September to 30th April we play on a Monday evening at 7pm. The club runs a team in the Eastern District League. Visitors are very welcome but are advised to contact the Secretary in advance.
Chairman: Keith Clark 0131 445 3488
Club night: Tuesdays 6.45 for 7pm
Season: September to April
Venue: Shottsville Miners Social Club, 165 John Street, Penicuik
We play duplicate bridge in a friendly environment and new members are always welcome although we recommend that you contact the Chairman first. Our programme includes both aggregate and match-pointed pairs. The club currently has one team in the East District League (Div 3).
Chairman: George Graham - 0131 539 5775 ()
Secretary: John Mendum - 0131 453 3202 ()
The Club plays Duplicate Bridge at 7pm on Thursdays at St Margaret's Hall, Lanark Road West, Juniper Green. Please contact us if you are interested in playing.
The Club runs a team in the East District League.
The Club plays at 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays at Camelon Indoor Bowling Club, Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk FK1 4HJ.
The Church Hall, West Kirk of Calder, West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8EN.
Secretary: Mrs Margaret Dunlop: 01506 419493
President: Mr. Ian Cooper: 01506 872444
Vice President: Mr. George Lavery: 01506 762560
West Calder Bridge Club web site
The club meets on Tuesday evenings from September to the end of April, 6.45 for 7.00pm.
Melville Bridge Club
Berwick Bridge Club
Bowhouse Bridge Club
Colinton Castle Bridge Club
Dunbar Bridge Club
Dunfermline Bridge Club
Kelso Bridge Club
Linlithgow Bridge Club