Andy Watt has been co-opted onto the Board of the Camanachd Association, bringing with him a wealth of strategic leadership experience as well as a lifelong connection and passion for shinty.

Andy playing career with Inveraray Shinty Club was during the most successful period in the club’s modern history, including winning the Camanachd Cup in 2004. Since retiring from playing, he has continued to contribute to the sport, serving as First Team Manager for Inveraray during the 2023 and 2024 seasons and acting as Chair of the club for the past four years. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping and delivering the club’s five-year plan and wider club development.

Andy has also captained and managed the South U21 side and represented Scotland at both U21 and Senior levels. His knowledge and understanding of the game has also seen him co-commentate on a number of shinty finals for BBC Alba over the past three years.

Professionally, Andy has served in the Fire Service for over 33 years, progressing through the ranks to be appointed Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in November 2024. A senior manager within the service since 2017, he has developed extensive expertise in strategic leadership and management, change management and corporate governance.

Andy has also chaired the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Anthony Nolan Partnership since 2014, and in 2017 was awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal in recognition of his work with the partnership recruiting school pupils onto the stem cell register. Internationally, he currently serves as Vice Chair of the NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Board in the United States.

Andy’s appointment to the Board reflects both his deep commitment to shinty and the breadth of strategic, organisational and leadership experience developed over his professional career.