Kays of Scotland have supplied curling stones to every Winter Olympic Games since Chamonix in 1924, with the exception of the 2002 event in Salt Lake City.
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Made from Ailsa Craig granite, one of the the densest granites ever discovered, Kays produce the most consistent and resilient curling stones you can buy.
Feb 18, 2022 · The main source of granite used for curling stones comes from Ailsa Craig, a small isle located off the coast of mainland Scotland. Most of the ...
Dec 10, 2021 · “Every single Olympic curling stone comes from this little island off the coast of Scotland, called Ailsa Craig. And no other stone curls like ...
We at Canada Curling Stone Co. are proud to manufacture our new curling stones from Trefor granite. We have the exclusive rights to the supply of this granite, ...
Feb 6, 2022 · Kays Curling was founded in 1851, and has been providing curling stones for the Winter Olympics since the Chamonix Games in 1924. The Scots ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Curling stones are made from three types of quartz-free granite: Blue Hone, Ailsa Craig Common Green (both found on Ailsa Craig island), and ...
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Jul 20, 2020 · She then developed a successful company under a new name, Andrew Kay and Company. Thomas Kay also continued to make curling stones and moved ...
Apr 1, 2024 · Kays Scotland have been producing curling stones using Ailsa Craig granite for almost two centuries.