The May Bronze Bidding Challenge is now live!

Test your bidding skills, compare your thinking with other players across Scotland and build confidence through regular practice hands designed for developing players.

Entries close on May 24.

Join us at the Carlton Bridge Club for the Arthur Trophy, a national event exclusively for Scotland’s Gold-ranked players, including Life Masters, Senior Life Masters and Grand Masters.

Played as a one-day pairs competition using Butler scoring (IMPs), the event brings together many of the country’s leading players for an afternoon of competitive bridge in a relaxed club setting.

Approximately 40 boards will be played across the day, with the event expected to finish around 6:30pm.

Schedule

12:00pm Play begins
Approx. 6:30pm Finish

Tea, coffee and lunches will be available to purchase throughout the day from the Carlton café.

Venue

The event will take place at the Carlton Bridge Club.

National Point Awards

The Arthur Trophy carries a strong National Point award structure, including:

• 10 National Points for the winners

• Awards to approximately the top half of the field

Prize awards are based on an entry of 20 pairs and may be adjusted proportionally for smaller fields.

Entry Information

Entry is £32 per pair.

This competition is open to:

• Life Masters

• Senior Life Masters

• Grand Masters

Eligibility is based on player rank at the date of the competition.

Pairs entered so far are listed below.

More information will be posted shortly.

Join us online for the Bronze Swiss Pairs, a national event designed specifically for Bronze-level players looking to enjoy a full afternoon of competitive yet accessible bridge.

The event will be played on Bridge Base Online (BBO) and can be entered on the day by searching for SBU under the Competitions section.

The competition features seven Swiss rounds with slightly extended playing time per board to allow for a more relaxed pace of play.

Schedule

Start Time 12:00pm
Approximate Finish 5:00pm

A break of approximately 30 minutes will take place after the first three rounds.

Format & Awards

The event will consist of:

• 7 x 5-board rounds

• 35 boards in total

• 8 minutes per board

National Point awards include:

• 0.25 National Points for each match win

• 0.13 National Points for each draw

• 4 National (Red) Points awarded to the winners

Bonus awards will also be distributed across approximately the top third of the field.

Entry Information

Entry is $10 per player and registration takes place directly through BBO on the day of the event.

Players must hold Bronze rank status as of 1 May 2026 to be eligible to enter.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

This edition supports Ayrshire Hospice. To reserve your place, please email Maureen Rennie or Margaret MacCallum directly.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

This edition supports Health Help International (HHI), a volunteer-run UK charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities in India and Zambia by improving health, education and welfare. To reserve your place, please email Kath Russell directly.

Join us at the Carlton Bridge Club for the 2026 East District Congress, featuring a full weekend of red-pointed Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams events.

Held across Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, the congress includes the Cowan Cup Swiss Pairs and the Hunter Cup Swiss Teams, alongside prize categories for Silver and Bronze competitors.

Both events are designed to offer a full day of competitive bridge in a welcoming club environment.

Schedule

The weekend begins with the Cowan Cup Swiss Pairs, played over:

• 8 x 6-board matches

• 48 boards in total

Start Time 11:00am
Approximate Finish 6:00pm

Venue

The congress takes place at the Carlton Bridge Club.

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout both days via the Carlton caterers, including:

• Tea & coffee

• Soup & sandwiches

• Cakes and light refreshments

Please note the Carlton operates as a cashless venue. Food and drink purchases must be made via debit or credit card only.

Players are kindly asked not to bring external food into the premises.

Entry Information

Entry is £30 per pair.

Join us at the Carlton Bridge Club for the 2026 East District Congress, featuring a full weekend of red-pointed Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams events.

Held across Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, the congress includes the Cowan Cup Swiss Pairs and the Hunter Cup Swiss Teams, alongside prize categories for Silver and Bronze competitors.

Both events are designed to offer a full day of competitive bridge in a welcoming club environment.

Schedule

Sunday features the Hunter Cup Swiss Teams, played over:

• 6 x 8-board matches

• 48 boards in total

Start Time 11:00am
Approximate Finish 6:00pm

Venue

The congress takes place at the Carlton Bridge Club.

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout both days via the Carlton caterers, including:

• Tea & coffee

• Soup & sandwiches

• Cakes and light refreshments

Please note the Carlton operates as a cashless venue. Food and drink purchases must be made via debit or credit card only.

Players are kindly asked not to bring external food into the premises.

Entry Information

Entry is £60 per team.

The event will be played online via RealBridge using a traditional Swiss Teams format.

Entry is £40 per team. Upon registering, each team will receive a unique access code which should be shared with all teammates ahead of the event.

On the morning of the competition, a direct event link will appear on the homepage of the Scottish Bridge Union website. Clicking this link will prompt players to enter their team code before being automatically directed into RealBridge.

Schedule

11:00am Play begins
Approx. 1:50pm - 2:20pm Mid-session break
Approx. 5:30pm Finish

Format & Awards

The competition will consist of:

• 8 rounds of Swiss Teams

• 6 boards per round

• 48 boards in total

Matches will be scored using matchpoints and converted to Victory Points (VPs).

National Point awards include:

• 0.25 National Points for each match win

• 0.13 National Points for each draw

• 4 National (Red) Points awarded to the overall winners

Awards will be distributed across approximately the top third of the field.

Teams entered so far are listed below.

Join us at the Stirling Court Hotel for a full day of bridge, learning and discussion in the beautiful grounds of the University of Stirling.

The weekend begins with an optional seminar led by Julia Palmer on Suit Preference Signals, followed by a full Swiss Pairs event across seven rounds. The day concludes with an informal evening discussion of interesting hands from the session.

Schedule

11:00am Optional Seminar with Julia Palmer
12:00pm Swiss Pairs begins (4 x 6-board rounds)
3:00pm Tea, coffee & light refreshments break
4:00pm Swiss Pairs resumes (3 x 6-board rounds)
Approx. 6:30pm Finish

Dinner will be available in the hotel restaurant between 7pm–9pm. Please book directly with reception on arrival.

9:00pm Informal discussion in the bar area on interesting hands from the day’s play.

Venue & Accommodation

Situated within the grounds of the University of Stirling, the Stirling Court Hotel offers convenient on-site accommodation for players attending the weekend.

Bed & Breakfast is available from £118 per room (single, twin or double occupancy).

To book accommodation, book direct with Stirling Court Hotel. Quote the SBU booking code when booking.

Entry Information

Entry is £50 per person for the full weekend, or £25 per person for either:

• Saturday Swiss Pairs only

• Sunday Swiss Teams only

If you do not have a partner or teammates, please indicate this via the Partnership Desk when registering and we will endeavour to assist.

Pairs entered so far are listed below.

Join us at the Stirling Court Hotel for a full day of bridge, learning and discussion in the beautiful grounds of the University of Stirling.

Sunday focuses on competitive team play, with seven Swiss Teams matches played throughout the day alongside a relaxed lunch break.

Schedule

11:00am Swiss Teams begins (3 x 6-board matches)
Approx. 1:30pm Lunch break
2:30pm Swiss Teams resumes (4 x 6-board matches)
Approx. 5:45pm Finish

Venue & Accommodation

Situated within the grounds of the University of Stirling, the Stirling Court Hotel offers convenient on-site accommodation for players attending the weekend.

Bed & Breakfast is available from £118 per room (single, twin or double occupancy).

To book accommodation, book direct with Stirling Court Hotel. Quote the SBU booking code when booking.

Entry Information

Entry is £50 per person for the full weekend, or £25 per person for either:

• Saturday Swiss Pairs only

• Sunday Swiss Teams only

If you do not have a partner or teammates, please indicate this via the Partnership Desk when registering and we will endeavour to assist.

Teams entered so far are listed below.

Join us online for an afternoon of competitive Swiss Pairs on Bridge Base Online (BBO).

The event will be played in a relaxed but competitive format, with slightly extended time per board to allow for thoughtful play throughout the afternoon.

Players can enter on the day by searching for SBU under the Competitions section within BBO.

Schedule

Start Time 12:00pm

Approximate Finish 5:00pm

A break of approximately 30 minutes will take place after the first three rounds.

Format & Awards

The event will consist of:

• 7 x 5-board rounds

• 35 boards in total

• 8 minutes per board

National Point awards include:

• 0.25 National Points for each match win

• 0.13 National Points for each draw

• 4 National (Red) Points awarded to the winners

Bonus awards will also be distributed across approximately the top third of the field.

Entry Information

Entry is $10 per player.

Registration takes place directly through BBO on the day of the event by searching for SBU under Competitions.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

This edition supports local charity, Clan Cancer support. To reserve your place, please email Café Bridge Elgin directly.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

Charity support TBC. To reserve your place, please email Perth Bridge Club directly.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

This edition supports Plockton Village Hall. To reserve your place, please email Miriam Drysdale directly.

Café Bridge brings duplicate bridge into cafés, restaurants and public spaces across local communities.

Rather than remaining in a single venue, pairs move between different locations throughout the day while boards stay in place, creating a relaxed, social and highly enjoyable format of play. Many events include refreshments within the entry fee, alongside opportunities to explore local venues and meet fellow players along the way.

Beyond the bridge itself, Café Bridge events often support charities, encourage local sponsorship and help introduce the game to wider audiences by making bridge more visible, welcoming and community-focused.

Entry Information

Charity support TBC. To reserve your place, please email Spoons Bridge directly.

More information will be posted shortly.