Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Scottish Bridge Union - North District.

To get information posted onto these pages, simply e-mail it to the webmaster.  This service is free and is one of the benefits of your club being SBU-affiliated.  Not affiliated to the SBU?  Why not?  If you would like to know how you or your club can join the SBU, click here.

The North District runs a number of events and competitions throughout the year. Some are district competitions and some are qualifiers for national competitions. All have trophies and other prizes on offer and, of course, master points - both local and national (red) points. Our current calendar of events is here.

The North District also promotes bridge through education for both children and adults. We have a number of accredited teachers and classes are held for all levels of experience. For more information, click here.

Or perhaps you are a visitor to the North District and would like to have a game of bridge while here. We have a list of SBU-affiliated clubs that you can contact here.

Latest News

Tuesday 02. of June 2009Jubilee Pairs Results

Results have been posted for the Jubilee Pairs (Swiss Pairs) held on Sunday, 10th May.

Sunday 03. of May 2009North v Highland Match

The annual North v Highland encounter held at the Bridge Club on Saturday 2 May was closely fought with Highland drawing ahead by around 1400 points in the first half.  In the second 18 boards after lunch, however, North clawed back the deficit and won the match by the narrowest of margins (about 400 points). This fun event was enjoyed by all.  

Saturday 25. of April 2009Scottish Cup Plate

Playing in the Scottish Plate Final in Dundee on Friday 24th April, our team of Gibby Reid, Mike Hodder, Jim Mason & Eddie McGeough got off to a great start in the first Stanza of 12 boards taking a 21 imp lead, but were eventually outplayed over the 48 boards of the Final by a team comprising mainly Camrose & Lady Internationalists, losing in the end by 53 imps.

A very sporting match and the Edinburgh team of Sheila Adamson, Fiona McQuaker, Iain Sime and Patrick Hume were worthy winners of the Plate - and a very creditable performance in the competition by Gibby Reid’s team.

 

Friday 10. of April 2009Scottish Schools Championship successes

North District teams have done well in the Scottish Schools Bridge Championships, coming a very commendable 2nd and 4th.  For more details, and to view a gathering of our international players, click here.

Monday 06. of April 2009Teams of 8 League Update

All matches in the Teams of Eight Leagues for the 2008-2009 season have now been played.

Congratulations to the winning teams: Division I - Phoenix I; Division II - Pecten; Division III - Southern Star.

To see the final standings and scores, click here.