The Macaulay Cup is a national cup competition, competed for by the eight highest placed shinty sides from the prior season from the north and south areas. The cup is not run by the Camanachd Association, instead being organised by the Macaulay Association – one of the CA’s affiliated organisations. It is one of four trophies that form the Grand Slam.

The maiden competition was held in 1947, with Flora Macaulay, editor of The Oban Times, presenting Newtonmore with the first of their 11 titles. The final is typically held in Oban in August every year, with the game being televised live by the BBC.

Kingussie have historically dominated the competition, lifting their 27th title in 2024 after seeing off Oban Camanachd 4-1. Kyles Athletic equalled Newtonmore’s second place in the all time charts in 2017 after an incredible 7-4 defeat of Newtonmore. Oban Camanachd have lifted 6 titles, whilst their cross-town rivals have been champions on 5 occasions.