Curling, New Farm Loch - Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Prior to being built up, New Farm Loch on the north east side of Kilmarnock was prone to seasonal flooding. In winter, when the water froze over, it was used as a curling rink.
Object no :
EAMI044n
Collection :
Coal
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
photograph
Location :
NA
Accession number :
KIMMG:KH/B145a
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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