While the precise origins of the sport of curling are unknown, the first written evidence of the sport was in Scotland. In writings dating from 1541, there is a reference to 'a contest with stones thrown upon ice' at Paisley Abbey in Renfrewshire where a monk played a form of the game of curling with a relative of the Abbot of the Abbey. Through the eyes of a pair of curling enthusiasts in Scotland, World Curling TV discovers some of the early origins of the sport. -------- The World Curling Federation aims to have curling seen by more people in more places than ever before by producing high-quality and engaging media content. Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Sign up for our President’s Newsletter: You can also get in touch by emailing us at info@ --------
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