Camanachd Assoociation’s Shinty’s Story exhibition
Tabled 17 November 2025 by Wendy Chamberlain
That this House welcomes the official opening of the Camanachd Association’s Shinty’s Story Sgeul na Camanachd permanent exhibition at Bught Park in Inverness; notes that the exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of shinty and explores the sport’s origins, community role, competitive spirit, and future through artefacts, immersive digital displays and first-hand accounts from players past and present; recognises the exhibition as a significant contribution to preserving and promoting one of Scotland’s oldest traditional sports; further notes that the exhibition is fully bilingual in English and Scottish Gaelic, reflecting the language, heritage and culture of the communities in which shinty continues to thrive; welcomes the £544,000 funding awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in support of the project; and encourages members of the public and visitors from across the UK to visit this free exhibition and learn more about the history and future of this unique sport.