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Stranraer: Curling Legacy Thrives Ahead of Olympics

2/6/2026

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Stranraer, Scotland, is a curling hub, with the North West Castle Hotel and its ice rink central to local history.
Team GB's curling squads, featuring Hammy McMillan Jr. and Jennifer Dodds, will compete at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Manager Gail Munro stresses joy and mass participation in curling despite rising costs and competition from other sports.
The McMillan family legacy continues with generations excelling in curling.

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Story summary

Stranraer, Scotland, is a curling hub, with the North West Castle Hotel and its ice rink central to local history.
Team GB's curling squads, featuring Hammy McMillan Jr. and Jennifer Dodds, will compete at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Manager Gail Munro stresses joy and mass participation in curling despite rising costs and competition from other sports.
The McMillan family legacy continues with generations excelling in curling.