Comunn Camanachd Straghlais
From a small and widespread rural community amidst the glens of Affric, Cannich and Strathfarrar lies Strathglass Shinty Club. Based in the small village of Cannich, the club has a remarkable history. It rose to prominence in early organised shinty history over 125 years ago and today has a senior team, reserve team and two women’s team as well as competing at youth level.
FOUNDED IN 1879
Honours won;
Mens:
Balliemore Cup winners; 1986, 2003 & 2009.
Strathdearn Cup winners; 1929, 1967 & 1983.
Mod Cup winners; 1997.
National League winners; 2005
North Division One winners; 1999/2000, 2004 & 2024.
North Division Two winners; 1989/1990, 1991/1992 & 1994/1995.
Ladies:
Challenge Cup winners; 2013 & 2014.
National Two League winners; 2015.
Strathglass Shinty Club – or, in Gaelic, Comunn Camanachd Straghlais – was founded in 1879, largely through the efforts of Captain Archibald Macra Chisholm of Glassburn, who served in the 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Captain Chisholm excelled in all sports and was also well-known in music and Gaelic speaking circles. He acted as judge at the Northern Piping Meetings for 30 years, and was also one of the first members of Inverness Gaelic Society.
Strathglass were awarded the 2024 Mowi Media Award, with their progress being featured in the YouTube documentary series “Strathstrong”.
TEAM MANAGERS
Mens seniors;
Robert Geddes
Mens Reserves;
Allan Macleod
Ladies seniors;
Charlie Hall & Laura Fraser
Youth managers;
Hamish Myers, Ian McCallum & Jim Price
CONTACT US
Secretary – Sheena MacKenzie
Tel: 07779 148578
