Crossmyloof Ice Rink (1907)

Crossmyloof Ice Rink opened in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1907. It was the first artificial ice rink in Scotland since the Glasgow Real Ice Skating Palace closed a decade earlier.
The rink had an unusual design, with a bandstand resting on four pillars located in the middle of the ice surface. This setup likely would have created some obstacles for hockey playing and skating, as well as curling. 
By 1909-1910, the first ice hockey games were being played at Crossmyloof and there were five teams in existence. These teams (Beavers, Corinthians, King's, Star and Wanderers) were founding members of the Scottish Ice Hockey Association and also played a "house league" competition, sometimes referred to as a "First Division", against each other. Albeit informal, this was one of the earliest hockey leagues in Europe.
Crossmyloof also played host to an international match between England and Scotland on December 16, 1910. The Scots were victorious, 8-3.
The original Crossmyloof Ice Rink closed in 1918. A larger rink of the same name was later constructed on the same site and opened in 1928.
Category:Indoor ice hockey venues in Scotland