Shinty

The Highland Game of Shinty is an exciting spectacle not to be missed if you have the chance.

A game deeply rooted in history, it is still a thriving sport today with some 35 teams affiliated to the Shinty Association and competing regularly.

However, it is the 2 villages of Newtonmore & Kingussie that are, perhaps, the names most associated with success.

Newtonmore hold the record of winning the Camanachd Cup (The Scottish Cup) 28 times since their foundation in 1890.

Until the 1980's, Newtonmore were, without doubt, the most successful team in shinty. Over the last 25 years, though, Kingussie have been the more successful of the two teams.

However, Newtonmore are now the reigning Champions, having won the Scottish Hydro Premier Division Title in 2010 and are now looking forward to a new era of success.

As you can imagine, the rivalry between the two villages is intense. If you’re lucky enough to be able to see the local derby being played, you’ll sense that for yourself.

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