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Explore the history of shinty, from its Highland origins to the modern game. Discover historic matches, forgotten stories, and the people who have shaped Scotland’s national sport.
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 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…
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…
The Mòd Cup is a unique trophy in shinty history. First presented in 1969 by the Aviemore Branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach for the Mòd held in that fast growing tourist town, how apt that it was christened by a…
