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The Women's Camanachd Association (WCA) marked its 25th anniversary in spectacular fashion at The Eilan in Newtonmore ov...
08/09/2026

The Women's Camanachd Association (WCA) marked its 25th anniversary in spectacular fashion at The Eilan in Newtonmore over the weekend, with a memorable day of three thrilling national cup finals.

The landmark celebration on Saturday 5th September, sponsored by Mowi Scotland, showcased the continued growth, quality and excitement of women’s shinty, with Dunadd, Beauly and Badenoch all lifting national trophies following outstanding finals.

There was also another major milestone being celebrated on the day, with the WCA being able to host an all-female line up of officials, referees, goal judges, lines people and ball fetchers.

Dunadd Camanachd were crowned MOWI Challenge Cup champions after winning 7 – 6 against Aberdour Shinty Club in an extraordinary 13-goal final. Dunadd’s victory also completed a remarkable cup double, having lifted the WCA Single Team Cup just three weeks earlier.

In the MOWI National Primary Girls Cup champions, Beauly lifted the trophy after an impressive 4 - 0 win over Glasgow Gales in the six-a-side final. The final provided a wonderful showcase for the next generation of female shinty players, highlighting the strength and potential of the women’s game at primary school level. Lexie Ross of the Beauly side was awarded Player of the Match.

The day concluded with an unforgettable MOWI Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup Final, which was broadcast live on BBC Alba, as Badenoch Ladies Shinty Club came from 2 - 0 down at half time to defeat Kinlochshiel Shinty Club 5 - 3 after extra time. Kinlochshiel established an early advantage, but Badenoch produced a superb second-half comeback.

This year, the WCA introduced the Peter Gow Quaich, in memory of a dear friend and WCA sponsor, who sadly passed away last year. The quaich will be presented annually to the Player of the Match in each final.

In the MOWI challenge Cup, Iona McCulloch of Dunadd received the Peter Gow quaich for Player of the Match. In the MOWI Valerie Fraser Cup Final, the award went to Elizabeth McGregor of Badenoch.

Jayne Mackay, from sponsors MOWI, attended the finals day to present the trophies to the winning teams and players.

The three finals provided a fitting centrepiece to a special day celebrating 25 years of the Women’s Camanachd Association.

📸 ~ Neil G Paterson

05/09/2026

🏆 Badenoch Ladies Shinty Club CROWNED Mowi Scotland Women's Camanachd Association VALERIE FRASER CAMANACHD CUP CHAMPIONS

Badenoch Ladies Shinty Club 5-3 Kinlochshiel Shinty Club (AET)

What a final here in Newtonmore. Badenoch Ladies produced an incredible comeback to lift the MOWI Valerie Fraser Camanachd Cup after an eight-goal thriller against Kinlochshiel.

05/09/2026

Dunadd Camanachd Crowned WCA Mowi Scotland Challenge Cup Champions 🏆

Dunadd Camanachd 7-6 Aberdour Shinty Club
MOWI Challenge Cup Final - The Eilean, Newtonmore

Dunadd Ladies have been crowned MOWI Challenge Cup winners after an incredible 13-goal final at The Eilean in Newtonmore, defeating Aberdour 7-6 in one of the most thrilling cup finals imaginable.

Two superb sides produced a spectacular showpiece, with the lead changing hands throughout a breathless contest. Dunadd eventually prevailed, completing a remarkable cup double after lifting the Single Team Cup just three weeks ago.

We always love seeing Mezz Deck Media images out and about - this one from Pentland Ferries and their 25 year anniversar...
02/09/2026

We always love seeing Mezz Deck Media images out and about - this one from Pentland Ferries and their 25 year anniversary banner! 😍

Two of the biggest finals in Women’s Shinty will take place in Newtonmore this weekend, with teams from across the count...
02/09/2026

Two of the biggest finals in Women’s Shinty will take place in Newtonmore this weekend, with teams from across the country competing to be crowned the winners.

The Women's Camanachd Association (WCA) MOWI Challenge Cup and the WCA MOWI Valerie Fraser competitions will be fought at The Eilan in Newtonmore on Saturday 5th September.

It’s also going to be a big day for Primary school shinty, with the MOWI National Primary Girls Cup finals due to take place on the same day.

With a throw up of 1pm, Aberdour Shinty Club will take on Dunadd Camanachd in the WCA Mowi Challenge Cup.

Fife-based Aberdour claimed the victory against Glasgow Mid Argyll in July to gain their place in the finals. Meanwhile, Lochgilphead’s Dunadd side, who were recently crowned winners of the WCA Single Team Cup held in Fort William on 16th August, won their game against Strathglass for their place in Saturday’s final throw up.

The day will then see the attention turn to the MOWI National Primary Girls Cup competition, with Beauly Primary and Glasgow Gaels Primary taking to the pitch at 3pm.

All eyes will move to one of the biggest events in the WCA shinty calendar later that afternoon, with the return of the WCA MOWI Valerie Fraser challenge, and two teams who have previously fought against each other in previous stages of this competition.

2025 winners Badenoch Ladies Shinty Club will take on 2024 semi-finalists Kinlochshiel Shinty Club, with a throw up of 4.05pm.

Badenoch won 3 – 0 against Lochaber in Beauly in July to secure their place in the final, with the Kinlochshiel side getting a 3 – 0 win against Glasgow Mid Argyll to put them within reach of the trophy.

This final will be broadcast live on BBC Alba.

📸 Neil G Paterson
📸 John Fullerton (Aberdour)

Save the date - Saturday 31st October for the opening of the new South Skye Community Campus Astro pitch 🤩 it’s a very e...
01/09/2026

Save the date - Saturday 31st October for the opening of the new South Skye Community Campus Astro pitch 🤩 it’s a very exciting development for South Skye!

The 2027 calendars have arrived! 😍 thank you to Strath Print for all their help with printing and for providing such a b...
25/08/2026

The 2027 calendars have arrived! 😍 thank you to Strath Print for all their help with printing and for providing such a brilliant service - I would highly recommend them!

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