Shinty round-up: Lochaber & Skye, March 17, 2025

Oban Camanachd 4 Skye Camanachd 0

 

Oban Camanachd remain third in the Mowi Premiership after scoring twice in each half to defeat Skye Camanachd at Mossfield.

 

Skye were still missing John Gillies whilst full back Ryan Harrison was cheering on the Scotland rugby team in France. The Islanders also travelled without Ross Gordon, William MacKinnon, James Morrison and Ross Nicolson.

 

Ross Campbell put the Oban side ahead on 22 minutes, turning home a rebound off Skye keeper Ryan Morrison after his initial shot had been saved.

 

Ross Macmillan made it 2-0 on 30 minutes with a turn and shot from around the penalty spot and it stayed that way until the break.

 

The second half was just 3 minutes old when Ross Campbell got his second, making space to control Ross Macmillan’s ball from the left and he finished low into the goal.

 

There was no further scoring until the final minute when substitute Scott Campbell scrambled the ball home from close range after Skye failed to deal with a corner from the right.

 

Speaking after the game Skye manager Willie MacDonald said: “We had to make changes today with some young lads coming into the side.

 

“Some took their opportunity, but some didn’t.”

 

This weekend Skye should have players back for their meeting with Caberfeidh in what will be their first home match of the season.

 

Kinlochshiel P Newtonmore P

 

The match between Kinlochshiel and Newtonmore was called off on Friday evening when ‘Shiel’s Rèaraig pitch was ruled unplayable.

 

Kinlochshiel visit Kyles Athletic in the Mowi Premiership on Saturday.

Mowi National Division

 

Bute 1 Lochaber 1

 

Scott Harvey’s goal a minute from time earned battling Bute a 1-1 draw with league leaders Lochaber at The Meadows.

 

Ben Delaney had given the Spean Bridge men the lead on 14 minutes, but they found it difficult to get by a stubborn Bute defence after that and Scott Harvey made them pay when he popped up with the equaliser on 89 minutes.

 

Lochaber manager Ally Ferguson said: “That was a very frustrating game for us out in Rothesay but credit to Bute; they rode the pressure, and their defence was strong and very determined.

 

“We went 1-0 up and had more chances but didn’t take them and neither keeper had a lot to do.

 

“It seems like a point dropped to us after being 1-0 up until 89 minutes, but it was an important point to get out on the island. Great credit must go to Bute for their determination and hard work, despite the efforts we put into the game to increase our lead.”

 

Lochaber have a league meeting with Inveraray at Spean Bridge on Saturday whilst Bute travel to Kilmallie.

 

Glasgow Mid Argyll 1 Kilmallie 0

 

Glasgow Mid Argyll cut the gap at the top of the league to a single point after beating Kilmallie at Peterson Park.

 

Calum McLay scored the goal that made the difference on the stroke of half-time.

 

Kilmallie welcome Bute this Saturday.

Mowi North Division 1

 

Beauly 1 Fort William 2

 

The Fort William colts sit top of Mowi North Division 1 with maximum points from their opening three games after winning against the Beauly colts at Braeview Park.

 

Despite several call-offs, Lewis Morrison finished twice for the Fort, late in the first half. His opener came on 44 minutes and his second four minutes into stoppage time.

 

Beauly’s David Fraser scored from the penalty spot with 20 minutes remaining, but Fort William stayed in front.

 

Inverness 1 Glengarry 3

 

Nick Dalgety scored twice as Glengarry took the points with a 3-1 win over Inverness at the Bught Park outside pitch.

 

Raymond Robertson gave ‘Garry a 10-minute lead but Finlay Calder levelled on 70 minutes.

 

The Highland Capital side only stayed level for a couple of minutes though with Nick Dalgety’s match-winning brace coming on 72 and 86 minutes.

 

Newtonmore 3 Kinlochshiel 5

 

The Newtonmore seconds and the Kinlochshiel seconds had a real battle at The Eilan with ‘Shiel eventually triumphing.

 

‘Shiel full forward Duncan Macmillan gave his side a five-minute lead, but James Coyle drew ‘More level on 11 minutes and Matthew Sloss put them in front a minute short of the half-hour mark.

 

Matthew Sloss got his second on 58 minutes to put ‘More 3-1 ahead only for a second from Duncan Macmillan on the hour and Rory Barclay on 72 minutes to square the contest at three goals apiece.

 

And that’s the way it stayed until the final four minutes as youngster Jay MacRae on 86 minutes and a hat-trick goal from Duncan Macmillan on 89 minutes gave ‘Shiel their first win of the season.

 

Glenurquhart 2 Skye Camanachd 2

 

The Skye Camanachd second team twice came from behind to draw with the Glenurquhart second team in their noon throw up at Blairbeg.

 

The fixture was originally scheduled for Portree, but an unplayable field led to an early decision to switch venue.

 

Daniel Van Loon gave the Glan a four-minute lead, but Angus Gilpin equalised on eight minutes. The hosts regained the upper hand through Glenn MacDonald on 15 minutes only for Iain MacLellan to make it 2-2 on 35 minutes.

 

There were no goals in the second half.

 

Mowi North Division 2

Kilmallie 4 Lochcarron 0

 

The Kilmallie colts beat Lochcarron at The Canal Parks.

 

Liam Cameron scored the only goal of the first half on nine minutes and Bryan MacKay added a second on 58 minutes.

 

Michael Rodger added a double on 69 and 80 minutes to put gloss on the win.

 

Mowi South Division 1

Ardnamurchan 1 Glasgow Mid Argyll 3

 

The Glasgow Mid Argyll colts were victors against Ardnamurchan at Strontian.

 

When referee Bart Bukowski awarded GMA a penalty on 25 minutes, Ross Brown stepped up to score from the spot.

 

Freddie Patterson equalised on the hour but Scott Craig on 67 minutes and Ryan MacKenzie on 79 minutes ensured the points would go south to Glasgow.

 

Ballachulish 1 Aberdour 0

 

Marcus Spence scored the only goal of the game on 36 minutes as Ballachulish beat Aberdour 1-0 at The Jubilee Park.

 

Balla’ had to rely on a strong defensive performance in the second half to keep Aberdour at bay.

WCA Round Up

 

Mowi WCA Premier League

 

Kinlochshiel 3 Inverness 2

 

Kinlochshiel beat Inverness at Kirkton.

 

Lexie MacKenzie scored twice for ‘Shiel with Katie MacRae also on target whilst Amber MacKay and Kamryn Hughes scored the Inverness goals.

 

Skye Camanachd P Lochaber P

 

Skye Camanachd’s clash with Lochaber was postponed when the Islanders’ Pairc nan Laoch pitch failed an inspection. The fixture will be rescheduled.

 

Mowi WCA National League

 

Ardnamurchan 1 Dunadd 3

 

Dunadd claimed both points with a win over Ardnamurchan at Strontian.

 

Eilidh Cameron scored twice for the visitors with Rosie Hetherington also netting whilst Ard’s Kate Bradley opened the scoring.