Regulations for Raploch Skating Pond in Stirling

16th September 1903 Burgh Committee Minute No. 1129, Skating Pond Regulations.

1. The playing of Hockey or other games on the ice is strictly prohibited.
2. Skaters must not join hands in groups or skate together in a body so as to jostle or interfere with other skaters.
3. Swearing and bad language are strictly prohibited.
4. No one is allowed on any part of the ice marked off as unsafe or reserved for any purpose.
5. Any person misconducting himself or entering otherwise than by the gate, or infringing any of these regulations will be put off the pond and not re-admitted the same day.
6. Town Council reserve the right to refuse admission during the season to any person who has been guilty of misconduct.
7. Anyone damaging the seats or other property will be prosecuted.
8. Persons going upon the ice before the pond is opened or breaking the ice are liable to a penalty of 40/- (Burgh Police [Scotland] Act, 1902, Section 302).
9. The pond will be open from 10:30am till 10:00pm unless otherwise announced. Everyone must leave the pond promptly at the hour of closing.
10. Cloaks, wraps etc should be left at the Refreshment Room.
11. Property left or found should be reported to the gate attendant.

References: Stirling Observer articles, 1899 to 1938. Stirling Journal articles, 1901 to 1912. Supplied by Stirling Central 
Library on microfilm.
Royal Burgh of Stirling Council minutes, 1899 to 1938, supplied by Stirling Council Archives.