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The Evolution of the Shinty Ball – From Peat to Precision By Alan MacPherson The shinty ball has evolved alongside the game itself, from improvised early materials to the carefully constructed designs used today. This evolution reflects not only changes…
A New Chapter in Winter Training and Development A New Chapter in Winter Training and Development. Over the past few years, we have been quietly testing a new concept, an indoor caman designed to keep players training, playing, and connected…
A Highland Shinty Match (1889) By “Rockwood” 1889 Editor’s Note:This story is presented in its original, unedited wording, with formatting added for readability. A colourful and dramatic tale from 1889, it recounts a legendary Highland shinty match between the McNabs and McIntyres…
A Trophy Born of Vision The MacTavish Cup was founded in 1898 when Mr Duncan MacTavish of Inverness presented a silver rose bowl to the Inverness Shinty Club, hoping to revive and energise the sport across the north. His vision…
Lochcarron Camanachd were awarded 1st place in the Shinty World Primary School Essay Competition 2023. The prize bundle – 10 Tanera Camans, 12 Play Shinty Balls and a Protec shinty stick team bag, was presented to Maura (P7) and Lochcarron…
Second prize in the Shinty World Primary School Essay Competition 2023 was awarded to St Columba’s Primary School, Oban. The school received 6 Tanera Camans and 6 Play Shinty Balls in recognition of an outstanding collective effort. A total of…
Due to the outstanding quality and volume of entries received, the judges decided to award both a 2nd and 3rd prize in the Shinty World Primary School Essay Competition 2023. Third place was awarded to Callum, Murray, Struan, Olly, Sorley…
Looking after your caman is essential for performance, durability, and safety. With the right care, a well-made stick can last for seasons, not just months. Regular maintenance not only extends the life of your caman, but helps maintain consistency, control,…
Shinty Medal from 1852. On Christmas Day in 1852, a game of Shintie (an early form of hockey) was played on the frozen Rideau River between the Scots of New Edinburgh and the Sassenachs (or Englishmen) of Bytown. The New…
No efficient army, of course, ever underrated the value of personal fitness. Sport, in various forms, has had a long life. Hunting and polo belong to the ancients rather than the moderns. Chivalry has its tournaments in between battles. The…
