Shinty in Aviemore and Cairngorms area
Shinty!......The Sport of the Gael
Scotland's national indigenous game of Shinty (Camanachd) is one of the world's oldest team sports with roots rating back some 2,000 years - both golf and ice hockey are direct descendants. This stick-and-ball sport is fast, exciting and requires great stamina, skill, courage and tactical thinking. The modern game was born in Badenoch and, although it is still played throughout most of Scotland, its two greatest exponents are Kingussie and Newtonmore Camanachd Clubs. Indeed, a visit to this area without taking in a game of Shinty has been likened to fishing on the Spey and ignoring the salmon. (The after-match socialising should not be missed either!)
For fixtures, results and information check www.shinty.com
Shinty Fixtures (Weather Permitting)
Saturday 6th March
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 1sts v Lovat, 2.30pm.
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 2nds v Glenurquhart, 2.30pm.
Saturday 13th March
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Kinlochshiel, 12pm.
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 1sts v Inverary, 2.30pm.
Saturday 20th March
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtomore 1sts v Fort William, 2.30pm.
Saturday 27th March
The Eilan, Newtonmore - Newtonmore 1sts v Inverary, 2.30pm.
The Dell, Kingussie - Kingussie 2nds v Glengarry, 2.30pm.
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