Who's who on the Sweden tour

Team 1

Margaret Robertson (Vice Captain) - Ayton Castle CC

I am married to John, a farmer. We farm near Berwick-upon-Tweed. We have two children and four grandchildren, who take up a lot of my time! I am hands on at harvest time as John and I run the farm ourselves. I have curled for over 40 years being introduced to the sport by my parents. My other sporting interest is outdoor green bowling which is played during the summer therefore keeping me busy all year! I am so looking forward to touring Sweden playing the sport we all love.

Sandra Renton - Pentland Ladies CC

I live in a lovely suburb of Edinburgh called Balerno, which lies at the bottom of the Pentland Hills and makes for some lovely walking.  I have two grown-up sons and two grandsons and a grand-daughter. I began curling in 1995 when I finished working and I now play in two Edinburgh clubs.  My other hobbies are playing bridge and walking and I am also usually to be found in the kitchen of my local Church making scones for the coffee shop on a Friday morning. I have enjoyed travelling to many parts of the world and am really looking forward to meeting and curling with different people and visiting some more new places.

Morag Wellman - Fossoway Ladies CC

I am married to Frank, and we are both retired.  We have one son, Iain, who has just graduated from University and started his first job as a Chemist. We now live near Loch Leven, the home of curling, where I enjoy curling, gardening walking and singing in a local choir. I started curling in 1998 and have just completed two years as President of our district. I am also a Coach and enjoy helping young people to learn our sport. I enjoy travelling and am looking forward to visiting Sweden.

Val Saville - Doune CC

I was born and educated in England and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 10 years before moving up to Scotland with my partner Phil. After a further 10 years in the same industry I left and started to work part time in my local golf club. I was inspired to take up curing after watching Rhona Martin’s team win the gold medal for Great Britain at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. I have been the Secretary of Doune Curling Club for the last 4 years.  My non-curling hobbies include playing golf (handicap 10), hill walking (I have climbed over half the Munro’s in Scotland), playing bridge, handbell ringing and photography.

Team 2

Linsey Alison (Treasurer) - Doune CC

Originally from Aberdeen, I met my husband Calum while we were both studying in Edinburgh.

Having travelled together twice round the world we eventually settled in the village of Doune in central Scotland 15 years ago. My curling career started soon after when we joined the small local curling club and has led to playing in Germany and Iceland as well as Scotland. It is a fantastic way to meet people. I work close by in a dental practice and love outdoor activities especially skiing, walking and wildlife. I continue to enjoy visiting new places and, when at home, gardening and cooking.

Corrie Lawrence (Captain) - Beresford Ladies CC

I retired 5 five years ago after 35 years as a teacher of Guidance and English in Ayrshire. I have curled for over 20 years as has my husband, Euan, who has his own architects practice. I have two grown up sons, Andrew and David, and two baby granddaughters, Bonnie and Betsy, who live in Brighton. I love curling, golf, cooking and socialising with friends.

Nina Clancy - St Boswells CC

I am CEO for RSABI, the Scottish land based charity. The charity is charged with helping those who have worked on the land in Scotland and fallen on hard times. I have only recently taken up the post. My partner Stuart and I run a beef and sheep farm at Eildon Mains near Melrose. I am a director and the Ladies Vice President of Border Ice Rink which specialises in curling.  As well as curling, I enjoy golf, food, wine and the odd wee dram!

Lynne Page - Raith & Abbotshall CC

I am a Property owner and Developer living in Kirkcaldy the home town of famous economist Adam Smith. My hobbies are curling, water/snow skiing, pilates and world travelling. I am married to Ron who is a Lecturer at Carnegie College teaching construction. We are lucky to have two wonderful sons Michael, 24, who is a draftsman in the gas and oil industry and Steven, 21, who is a Sports Coach.  We are Guide Dog puppy walkers and currently home Ember a cute black Labrador, she is our 7th puppy!

Team 3

Jennifer Kubrycht - Hercules Ladies CC

I am aged 63 and live in the beautiful fishing village of Pittenweem only 10 miles from St. Andrews. I stayed at home and raised my son and daughter. I now have 4 granddaughters, they are the sunshine in my life. At the age of 40 I retrained as a beauty therapist and since then have run my own salon. I really love my work, everyday is different. I meet so many interesting people. Curling has been a passion for nearly 30 years and I hope for many more fun times on the ice. Others hobbies include pilates, which I think keeps me supple for my curling. I have recently taken up golf again, more practice needed!

Fiona Macdiarmid - Falkirk Ladies CC

My passion is education, a field I have worked in for over 30 years.  I was a teacher and Headteacher in Glasgow.  I now own two education businesses in Stirling. I am kept busy with my husband, our house, and curling.  I am a member of Falkirk Ladies Curling Club and will take over the Presidency of the club in 2014. I also enjoy walking, dance, music and cooking.  

Walter and I enjoy travel and particularly enjoy cruising. We cruised around Norway this summer and I am pleased to be adding Sweden to this year’s travel itinerary.

Lorna Alexander - Ayr CC

I am married to Ronald an architect, and I work alongside him as his secretary/book keeper/diary keeper. We are both involved in horse trials both in Britain, Eastern Europe and  South Africa - Ronald designs the cross country courses and I use radios to control the cross country while the horses are competing.  I have 2 sons  both married, one with a daughter aged 3 in London and the other with a son aged 1½ in Tokyo, Japan. I also have an unmarried daughter who is a makeup artist living in London. My hobbies are curling, golf, gardening and cooking.

Liz Cullen - Earlston CC

I live in Earlston in Scottish Borders with my husband Jim, a solicitor. We have four children and two grandchildren. I was Principal Teacher, Support for Learning until I retired and am now the Borders Curling Development Officer. Apart from curling and babysitting I enjoy reading, going to concerts and knitting.

Team 4 

Jan Stuart - Hercules Ladies CC

I live in Leven with my husband Alan and Bichon Frise dog ‘Cookie’.  Married for 34 years we have two sons: Keith and Mark. Keith and his wife Lynsey gave us a beautiful grand-daughter, Sofia, whilst Mark married Katie in December 2012. Alan and I work in our family business - a Bakery and Butchery - which has been in the family for 156 years.  Keith will be the sixth generation. My hobbies are curling, singing (I have been a member of the local musical association for 37 years), walking and cooking. I am also involved with a puppet theatre for children at my local church. I have been curling for 25 years and a member of Hercules Ladies Curling Club - the oldest ladies club in the world.

Rhona Johnston - Muthill CC

 I live in Central Scotland near to the world famous 5 star Gleneagles Hotel - venue for the Ryder Cup 2014. I have been married to Douglas for 50 years and I have two daughters and five grandchildren. Douglas is a retired farmer and we had two shops in Auchterarder - a fashion shop and a shoe shop. Our two daughters now manage the shoe shop but I am still involved with the paperwork! My hobbies are curling, golf, bridge, swimming and holidays whenever possible! 

Lillias Hyslop (Secretary) - Coulter CC

I live with my husband John on a beef and sheep farm near the town of Biggar in South Lanarkshire. I have three grown up children, Lorna 28, is a primary teacher, Claire 26, is a pharmacist and John 24  works with his dad on the farm. Both my husband and I curl with Coulter CC. This is our local mixed club and I have had the pleasure of being secretary for the last 5 years with no end in sight! I also curl with Upperward Ladies and both these clubs play at Hamilton Ice Rink. During the summer when the curling is finished I can be found on the golf course.

Gill Smith - Strathendrick CC

I was born and brought up in London and moved to Newcastle-upon-Tyne to go to University followed by qualification as an accountant.  I moved to Scotland 33 years ago and now live in the Stirlingshire countryside.  I have been married to Peter for 40 years. I started curling nearly 30 years ago and play with Strathendrick Curling Club and also do some umpiring (mainly time clocks). My other interests are cross-country ski-ing (in Norway), walking, history, natural history and going to the theatre and ballet.