Thrilling Alan Cameron Memorial Doubles Open at Inveraray

The tournament format consisted of six bowls, seven ends, and a straight knockout structure, keeping players and spectators engaged over the course of seven hours.

Six tables were in play throughout the evening to ensure maximum playing time, two of the tables were provided by Cairndow Bowling Club.

A large raffle, featuring generous donations from local businesses including Brambles of Inveraray, Samphire, The George Hotel, Inveraray Jail, Fyne Den, The Tree Shop, Fynest Fish, and Loch Fyne Hotel, contributed to the lively atmosphere.

A special thanks was extended to WD Semple for its assistance in transporting tables to and from the venue. And of course, the Inveraray Inn for allowing the use of the Campbell room.

Tournament highlights:

The quarter finals saw some intense matchups, with notable victories and narrow defeats:

Allan Duff and David Duff father and son pairing (Inveraray) overcame Iain McDonald and Louis Hendry (Inveraray).

Alister Fraser and Robin MacNair (Strachur) bested Ross Spiers and Joe Campbell (Strachur).

Ron McLean and Martin Wilson (Furnace) defeated Alex Wallace and Marina Campbell (Inveraray).

Curly Black and Catriona Maxwell (Colintraive) edged past Joe Purdy and Tony (Furnace).

In the semi-finals, Fraser and MacNair ended the run of the last local pairing, Allan and David Duff, while McLean and Wilson proved too strong for the Cowal duo of Curly and Catriona

As the evening drew to a close, a hushed yet expectant crowd gathered to witness the final between Alister Fraser and Robin MacNair (Strachur) and Ron McLean and Martin Wilson (Furnace).

The match was a closely contested affair, with the Furnace pair ultimately emerging victorious.

McLean and Wilson were rewarded with £150 in prize money, the coveted Alan Cameron Cup, and a bottle of malt whisky, kindly donated by Loch Fyne Whiskies.

The runners-up, Fraser and MacNair, took home £100 and a bottle of whisky, generously provided by Londis of Inveraray.

The semi-finalists each received £50 a pair and a half bottle of whisky, courtesy of Day-to-Day, Inveraray.

With another successful tournament concluded, organisers are already anticipating next year’s competition, which will once again take place on the first Saturday of March.

Meanwhile, the Loch Fyne League continues until the end of March. New members are always welcome to join, with the next season set to begin at the end of September, meeting on Monday nights at 7.30pm in the Inveraray Church Hall.

Congratulations to all who took part and thank you, and a heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making the Alan Cameron Open Doubles 2025 a memorable occasion.