Dumfries Ice Bowl
Curling may still be considered a niche sport, but its popularity has grown significantly, particularly following its prominent role in the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Dumfries Ice Bowl in Scotland, which proudly welcomed Team GB’s medal-winning curlers home from Beijing, regularly hosts elite-level events such as the Scottish and English Curling Championships. For competitions of this calibre, the quality of the ice is critical. Even slight fluctuations in temperature or humidity can compromise the playing surface, leading to melting or crystallisation that can affect gameplay.