The president of the Scottish Ice Rink Association, Mike Ferguson, said his monthly gas bill is set to rise from £2,000 to £14,500.
Ayr Ice Rink, which has operated for almost 50 years, is set to close due to a £150,000 increase in energy costs, despite efforts to save energy and cut costs.
Scottish Curling chief executive Vincent Bryson said even the thought of losing one rink was "catastrophic" and that three rinks closing in the next year could wipe out 25% of its membership.
Winter Olympics silver medallist curler Scott Andrews said he was devastated at the pending closure of Ayr Ice Rink.
The article is about a person who started curling when they were eight years old at Ayr Ice Rink and went on to win an Olympic medal.
The person credits Ayr Ice Rink for their curling skills and success.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Olympic Curler Devastated by Closure of Ayr Ice Rink
Many of Scotland's ice rinks are facing closure due to crippling energy costs.
29 June 2023 · 23:39 UTC
