Gibson defends title
Hugh Gibson beat George McLaughlin to successfully defend the Seniors title at Balerno Bowling Club.
He won 21-14 but was 9-0 behind after the fifth end before he staged a comeback.
Hugh previously won the championship in 2024 when he edged Tom Murray in a final which stretched over three hours.
The final score there was 21020.
PICTURE: George McLaughlin (left) and Hugh Gibson
Fixtures and results
Water of Leith:
Balerno 3, Coltbridge 1
Water of Leith Seniors:
May 27: Balerno 2, Gorgie Mills 7
June 10: Balerno 7, Slateford 2
West Edinburgh Seniors: Team A
May 1: Balerno A v Colinton A, lost
May 22: Colinton C v Balerno A: lost 3-0
June 12: Sighthill A 2, Balerno A 3, Balerno won 24 shots to 22.
West of Edinburgh Seniors: Team B
May 22: Colinton B v Balerno B: won 3-0
June 12: Slateford A 0, Balerno B 5 (Fergie McBeath rink 20-4; Phil Marshall rink 21-9
West Edinbugh Bowling Association: Division Two
June 6: Juniper Green 4, Balerno 5
PICTURE: Brian Buckner (left) congratulates Gordon Cameron during a league match at Juniper Green