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Bowls Scotland National Championships

Heading to the Bowls Scotland National Championships?

The Bowls Scotland National Championships return to the National Centre for Bowling, Ayr, from Saturday 8 August to Saturday 15 August 2026, bringing together bowlers from across Scotland to compete for national titles in the biggest event on the Bowls Scotland calendar.

Whether you're competing, supporting friends and family, or enjoying the atmosphere, getting there is easy by bus.

Skip the drive, keep your eye on the jack

Why worry about parking when you can focus on the action? Regular services from across Ayrshire and the X77 from Glasgow connect you to Ayr, dropping you just a short walk from the National Centre for Bowling.

📱 Plan, Track & Buy your tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App before you travel. 

 

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Championship schedule

The Bowls Scotland National Championships take place from 8–15 August 2026, with championship action taking place throughout the week at the National Centre for Bowling in Ayr.

Spectator tickets are available to purchase, with options including:

  • Full week wristbands for access throughout the championships
  • 4-day wristbands for those attending multiple days
  • Event programmes available to pre-order and collect on arrival

Whether you're planning to attend for a single day, a long weekend or the full week of competition, there's plenty of top-class bowls to enjoy. For the latest ticket information, fixtures and schedule of play, visit the Bowls Scotland website.

👉 View tickets and fixtures: Bowls Scotland National Championships

 

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Whether you're travelling for a single day or planning to attend multiple days of competition, there's a ticket to suit your journey.

🎟️ DayRider – Unlimited travel for the day, perfect for spectators making a day of the championships.

📱 DayRider Bundles – Attending more than one day? Save with Multibuy! Choose from 3, 5 or 10 DayRider bundles for flexible, great-value travel throughout the championships.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group DayRider – Great value for families and groups travelling together.

📅 Weekly and 4-Weekly Tickets – Ideal if you're competing, volunteering or attending throughout the championships.

🆓 Under 22s travel free with a valid Young Scot or NEC card.

🆓 Over 60s travel free with a valid NEC card.

📱 Buy tickets before you board using the Stagecoach Bus App, making it quick and easy to get to the championships.

 

 

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