Scotland: The Birthplace Of Curling

HOWOOD, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Lady curlers from Druids Club sweep in front of a stone to reduce friction on the ice at Greenacres Curling Club on February 9, 2022 in Howood, Scotland. Curling has been a popular game in Scotland dating back to the 16th century when it was played on frozen lochs making it one of the world’s oldest team sports. It was officially made a Winter Olympic sport at Nagano 1998. Greenacres Curling Club is the home of Rhona Martin M.B.E, part of the all-Scot team that won gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Stones manufactured at Kays Curling in Ayrshire are sent to Greenacres for testing before being sent to the Winter Olympics. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)