Backgammon Ayr is pleased to announce the inaugural Jim Smart Memorial competition taking place on Sunday 24th May 2026. Jim was the club’s organiser from 2022 to 2025 and sadly passed away in January. In his memory the club is running a fun, social tournament where everyone is welcome. The Swiss-style tournament is free to…
Starting on Monday the 16th of February the Inverness Backgammon Club will meet in the Chieftain Hotel, Inverness between 7.30 pm and 10 pm. We welcome anyone and everyone over 18 yrs. All experience levels welcome. Beginners are key to us having an ongoing club and we are always keen to teach this wonderful game to…
The 2026 Scottish Open, hosted by Aberdeen Backgammon Club, will be held from Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May 2026 at the Holiday Inn, Westhill, Aberdeen. Entries will open to everyone on 12th October 2025, the weekend of the Newcastle Open. Put it in your diary for a friendly, relaxed tournament.
Congratulations to Karen Slawek who is the new Captain of the Scottish Ladies Backgammon Team. Karen (who runs Edinburgh Backgammon Club) replaces Brenda Rafferty who has worked tirelessly to promote women’s backgammon in Scotland for several years. Scottish Ladies have an exciting invitation to host a team at the 2026 World Backgammon Event in England…
New dates for West Glasgow Backgammon Club regular meetings in May and June have been added to the club page and calendar. The new dates are: All meetings are at 7 pm in The Three Craws, 501 Crow Rd, Jordanhill, Glasgow G11 7DN.
Backgammon Ayr‘s regular club meeting on Tuesday 6th May has been cancelled as the normal venue is unavailable. Regular meetings resume on the 13th of May at the Bell Rock.
The u3a Ayr backgammon group has changed venue and now meets at the Bell Rock pub on Tuesday afternoons. More details here.
Exciting news for backgammon players in Glasgow! The West Glasgow Backgammon Club is starting up with regular meetings on Thursday evenings. Meeting at The Three Craws pub, whatever your experience level or interest you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. For more information please check the club page and calendar or email Ian at westglasgowbackgammon@gmail.com.
Starting on the 25th of February there is a new place to play backgammon in Aberdeenshire! Westhill Library Backgammon Club will meet fornightly on Saturday mornings, 10 am – 12 pm. Suitable for children, adults and families (children must be accompanied by an adult). Please book your place at the library by telephoning 01224 472871…
The very 1st Aberdeen Granite City Backgammon Open is now available for registration! The new event is run by Aberdeen Backgammon Club and takes place on the weekend of May 5 – 7 at the Westhill Holiday Inn, Aberdeen. For all the details see here.