Curling chiefs have been accused of running Ayr Ice Rink into the ground before announcing its closure.
Scores of clubs who use the privately owned facility will be turfed out from October after last night's bombshell announcement.
But a backlash has already begun - with a row breaking out over the reasons for shutting up shop. Rising energy costs have been blamed by rink owners Ayrshire Curlers Ltd, who say their daily electricity bill will more than double after the autumn.
