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Central District Congress
Join us in Montrose for the 2026 Central District Congress, returning once again to the Park Hotel across a full weekend of bridge.
Running from Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August, the congress features a varied programme of events including a Pre-Congress Teams, Pairs Championship, Teams Championship and a Sunday evening Swiss Pairs event.
The weekend offers a welcoming mix of competitive and social bridge in one of Scotland’s long-standing congress settings.
Schedule
Start Time 2:00pm
Further timings and session details will be released via the Central District website.
Venue
Situated in the coastal town of Montrose, the Park Hotel provides an established and comfortable setting for the weekend congress.
Programme
The 2026 congress programme includes:
Pre-Congress Teams
Pairs Championship
Teams Championship
Sunday Evening Swiss Pairs
Entry Information
The congress capacity is limited to 144 players.
Registration is managed directly through the Central District website.
Kelso Bridge Club Congress
Join us for our 15th Annual Congress.
Schedule
Start Time 11:30 am
Venue
Situated on the banks of the river Tweed, at the wonderful Ednam House Hotel.
Programme
Registration begins at 10:45 am
The Open Pairs Championship will begin at 11.30am. After late lunch, the Swiss Teams Event will begin at approximately 4.00pm.
Entry Information
The entry fee including a meal is £40 per player
Apply online at https://www.bridgewebs.com/kelso/
East District Congress Swiss Teams
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.
East District Congress Swiss Pairs
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.