Scotland Mowi Shinty Hurling International Squads Announced

The Scotland squads for the 2025 Mowi Shinty Hurling International have been announced with the Irish squads due to be announced next week.

The historic double header takes place this Saturday at Bught Park, Inverness with the women getting underway at Noon and the men throwing in at 2pm.

Scotland Women’s Squad:

Alaina MacLennan – Kinlochshiel

Ali MacVicar – Glasgow Mid Argyll 

Amy Disher – Lochaber

Beth MacLellan – GMA 

Caitlin Maclean – Skye Camanachd

Christina MacDonald – Skye Camanachd 

Hannah MacDonald – Lochaber

Hazel Hunter – Glenurquhart 

Joanne Gillanders – Lochaber

Kira MacDonald – Lochaber 

Kirsty Deans – Badenoch

Lexy Macleod – Skye Camanachd 

Mairi Duncan – Lochaber

Mairi Stewart – Badenoch 

Megan Ralph – Badenoch

Natalie MacDonald – Lochaber

Rachel McCafferty – GMA

Rhona McIntyre – Badenoch

Rona Stewart – Badenoch

Zoe Reid – Badenoch

 

Ross Brown, Scotland Women’s Manager, said:

“We have a lot of experience in the coaching team so they will help us adapt to the game, we know it will be a lot faster, but we are all looking forward to a great occasion. We know that there will be more of an ariel threat than we are necessarily used to be we have a good squad full of experience.”

Karen Williamson, President of the Women’s Camanachd Association, said:

“We are delighted to see Mowi International return to Scotland. It gives our players the recognition they deserve and shines a light on the growing strength of women’s shinty. We are proud to play our part in building this partnership with our Irish friends.”

 

Scotland Men’s Squad:

Archie MacRae – Kinlochshiel

Blair Morrison – Caberfeidh 

Bob McGregor – Kingussie

Calum Grant – Kingussie 

Calum Shepherd – Fort William

Craig Mainland – Lovat 

Danny Kelly – Lovat

Daniel MacVicar – Oban Camanachd 

Daniel Sloss – Newtonmore

Donald Nixon – Kinlochshiel 

Duncan Matheson – Kinlochshiel

Iain Robinson – Newtonmore 

Innes Blackhall – Kilmallie

John Gillies – Skye Camanachd 

Lachie Shaw – Fort William

Rory Kennedy – Newtonmore 

Ruaridh Anderson – Kingussie

Ryan Harrison – Skye Camanachd 

William MacKinnon – Skye Camanachd

Zander Michie – Kingussie

 

Burton Morrison, President of the Camanachd Association, said:

“The return of the Mowi Shinty-Hurling International is a special moment for everyone who loves our sport. By uniting the men’s and women’s fixtures, we are creating an occasion that reflects modern values of equality while staying true to our traditions. I am sure that both nations will showcase the pride they take in their native games, and I am delighted for the Scottish fans who will be able to take in this spectacle live.”

The men’s match will follow at 2pm. Scotland’s new boss Alan MacRae said:

“The Shinty Hurling International is unlike any other fixture. Selection was fiercely competitive this year, which is a credit to the standard of play across our clubs. We know Ireland will be a formidable opponent, but we’re determined to rise to the challenge and showcase the very best of Scottish shinty.”

Tickets for the International are available below: