August 2026
Next event is the Aberdeen AC Tournament on the weekend 12/13th Sept. The following weekend is the Summer Sandy Rennie GC Trophy on Sunday 20th Sept.
About the Club
The Aberdeen & Crathes Croquet Club, originally called Crathes Croquet Club, joined the Scottish Croquet Association (SCA) in 2014, is dedicated to promoting BOTH Association and Golf Croquet.
We play on the picturesque lawn at Crathes Castle, Banchory, courtesy of the National Trust for Scotland, and at the Albury Community Sports Hub, Albury Road, Ferryhill, Aberdeen, courtesy of Sport Aberdeen and Albury Community Sports Hub. Thanks to both for their continuing support in 2025.
Club membership stands at 34 men and women of all ages. Our Club Coach, Bill Strachan assisted by John Owen can offer a coaching programme to cater for both the competitive and social player.
ACCC is strongly committed to the development of both Association and Golf Croquet in the North East of Scotland.
Club Session Times
| Albury Sports Hub | ||
| Mon | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Mon | 2pm – 5pm | AC |
| Mon | 6pm – 9pm | AC / GC |
| Tues | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Tues | 2pm – 5pm | AC |
| Tues | 6pm – 9pm | AC / GC |
| Wed | 2pm – 5pm | GC |
| Wed | 6pm – 9pm | AC / GC |
| Thur | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Thur | 2pm – 5pm | AC / GC |
| Thur | 6pm – 9pm | AC / GC |
| Fri | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Fri | 2pm – 5pm | AC / GC |
| Fri | 6pm – 9pm | AC / GC |
| Sat | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Sat | 2pm – 5pm | AC / GC |
| Sun | 10am – 1pm | AC |
| Sun | 2pm – 5pm | GC |
| Crathes Castle | ||
| Thur | 2pm – 5pm | GC |
Competition News
The Spring GC Tournament for the Sandy Rennie Trophy was held at Albury on Sunday 21st June. Congratulations to the winner Peggy Martin (6 wins/ 2 draws) runner-up Ian Finlayson (6 wins/ 1 draw) and third Doreen Johnson (6 wins)
Sad News
I have just received the news that Roger Staples has died. Roger first entered our Tournament in 2014 and was a regular entrant until 2024, Considering he stayed in Middlesbrough this involved a considerable commitment which was rewarded when he won the event in 2023. The Club very much appreciated his support over the years. His health issues forced him to reconsider his tournament schedule and he announced that the 2024 event would be his last.
We will miss Roger for his great knowledge and commitment to croquet.
Bruce Bennet won the Aberdeen Quaich AC Tournament held at Albury over the weekend 6/7th September. This was the first time he has played in Aberdeen, beating last year’s winner John Henderson in the Final.
Burnett Cup 2026 – (Club A/C Competition)
Results
Bill Strachan 26 v John Usher 5
Bill Strachan 26 v Gordon Hendry 6
Robert Bell 20 v John Usher 21 (Golden Hoop)
John Owen 26 v Robert Bell 23
Gordon Hendry 15 v John Uasher 14
John Owen 26 v Gordon Hendry 7
Robert Bell 19 v Bill Strachan 6
Robert Bell 26 v Gordon Hendry 13
John Owen v John Usher
John Owen v Bill Strachan
Want to try Croquet?
New members whether they are complete beginners or have already played the game are always welcome. Please contact our Club Captain, Bill Strachan
- bill.strachan46@gmail.com
- 01224 572367
- 07986 527715
Want a taster session? Get in touch with Bill.
About Croquet
Croquet is played in 28 countries arounds the World.
Croquet offers an interesting and fun outdoor activity from March to October. It is a game of skill and strategy, angles, tactics and guile. The handicap system allows people to play successfully at all levels.
The current 2024 World Golf Croquet Champion is 18 year old Blake Fields (USA)
At the tender age of 58 years old Reg Bamford won his 6th AC World Championship. He finished second in his block matches having lost to Ben Rothman and Jack Good. He did manage to beat our own David Houston, although David lead 3-1 before Reg completed a tripple peel to win 26-3. In the Championship he won all his matches without conceding a set and tripple peeled all his winning sets (14). He must surely be regarded the greatest croquet player alive.
