Shinty action continued across Scotland on 20th May and Saturday 23rd May 2026, with cup semi finals, league fixtures and another weekend of heavy scorelines producing goals and drama across the Highlands.
The MacTavish Cup semi finals delivered two huge statements, with Kingussie producing a ruthless 8–0 victory away at Lovat to book their place in the final in emphatic fashion.
Roddy Young struck four times in a relentless attacking display, while Savio Genini, Dylan Borthwick, Ruaraidh Anderson and Rory Munro also found the net.
The other semi final proved far tighter, with Newtonmore edging past Caberfeidh after extra time in a dramatic 3–3 encounter.
In the Glasgow Celtic Society Challenge Cup semi finals, Oban Camanachd powered to a commanding 6–1 victory over Inveraray, while Glasgow Mid Argyll edged a close 3–2 contest against Col Glen.
The Chieftain’s Cup also produced goals in abundance, with Glengarry defeating Ardnamurchan 8–2 and Lochcarron hitting eight without reply against the English Shinty Association.
Lewis secured a 4–1 win over Tayforth, while Ballachulish progressed after a penalty shootout against Aberdeen University following a goalless draw.
In the Premiership, Fort William secured a solid 3–0 win over Kyles Athletic, with Archie MacKinnon scoring twice.
In the National Division, Glenurquhart produced a composed 4–0 win away at Bute, while Kilmallie delivered one of the standout league performances of the weekend with a 7–1 victory against Oban Celtic.
Earlier in the week, Inveraray had already impressed with a dominant 5–1 win over Oban Celtic in a rearranged National Division fixture.
North Division 1 saw Glenurquhart continue their strong form with a convincing 4–0 win over Fort William, while Strathglass edged Caberfeidh 2–1 and Skye secured a 2–0 victory against Inverness.
In North Division 2, Beauly defeated Strathglass 3–0 and Lochaber edged a competitive 2–1 win over Lovat.
South Division 2 delivered the biggest scoreline of the weekend, with Strachur Dunoon hammering Stirling 15–0 in a relentless attacking performance.
Uddingston and Bute shared the points in a 1–1 draw to complete the senior league fixtures.
Across the divisions, the goals continue to flow as cup competitions and league football combine to build momentum heading towards the summer.
Match Results
Midweek Result – Tuesday 20th May
Mowi National Division
Oban Celtic 1 – 5 Inveraray
Scorers:
Oban Celtic: Duncan MacEwan 37
Inveraray: Fraser Watt 19, 30, 58, 73, Coll MacKay 25
W M Donald MacTavish Cup – Semi Finals
Caberfeidh 3 – 3 Newtonmore AET
Scorers:
Caberfeidh: Gavin McLauchlan 69, Kenny Ross OG 76, Farquhar MacRae 115
Newtonmore: Drew MacDonald 8, Struan Ross 67, Matthew Sloss 101
Lovat 0 – 8 Kingussie
Scorers:
Kingussie: Roddy Young 3, 13, 24, 28, Savio Genini 9, Dylan Borthwick 22, Ruaraidh Anderson 42, Rory Munro 44
Scottish Sea Farms Glasgow Celtic Society Challenge Cup – Semi Finals
Col Glen 2 – 3 Glasgow Mid Argyll
Scorers:
Col Glen: Neily McNaughton 13, Brandon Wilson 32
Glasgow Mid Argyll: Callum Morrison 38, 43, Ross Brown 40
Oban Camanachd 6 – 1 Inveraray
Scorers:
Oban Camanachd: Connor Howe 33, Malcolm Clark 37, Daniel Madej 63, 72, Craig MacMillan 75, Daniel MacVicar 78
Inveraray: Ruaridh Graham 85
Chieftain’s Cup – 2nd Round
Lochcarron 8 – 0 English Shinty Association
Scorers:
Lochcarron: Niall Arnott 12, Archie Cameron 14, 78, Peter MacKenzie 31, 37, 65, Murray Donald 67, Gregory Cushnie 86
Tayforth 1 – 4 Lewis
Scorers:
Tayforth: Donald MacInnes 3
Lewis: Ally Lamont 5, Ronan Sinclair 20, Paddy Sinclair 85, Connor Chalmers 89
Red Card: Paddy Wilson
Glengarry 8 – 2 Ardnamurchan
Scorers:
Glengarry: Nick Dalgetty 2, 17, 30, Raymond Robertson 39, 71, Kyle MacKinnon 65, Scott Cameron 77, Fraser MacPherson 83
Ardnamurchan: Herbie Paterson 51, 52
Aberdeen University 0 – 0 Ballachulish
Ballachulish win on penalties
Mowi Premiership
Kyles Athletic 0 – 3 Fort William
Scorers:
Fort William: Archie MacKinnon 32, 74, Victor Smith 60
Mowi National Division
Bute 0 – 4 Glenurquhart
Scorers:
Glenurquhart: John Barr 3, Charlie MacLeod 20, 38, Alfie MacLeod 63
Oban Celtic 1 – 7 Kilmallie
Scorers:
Oban Celtic: Kyle MacFarlane 65
Kilmallie: Archie MacNiven 10, Calum MacDougall 18, Shane O’Rua 57, 65, 77, 86, Martin Stewart 79
Red Card: Jay MacLeod
Mowi North Division 1
Fort William 0 – 4 Glenurquhart
Scorers:
Glenurquhart: Glenn MacDonald 10, Bradley Sneddon 73, John Cameron 74, Michael Fraser 79
Skye 2 – 0 Inverness
Scorers:
Skye: Cammy Mackay 11, Archie Millar 52
Strathglass 2 – 1 Caberfeidh
Scorers:
Strathglass: Penri Jones 3, 49
Caberfeidh: Ruaraidh MacKinnon 60
Mowi North Division 2
Lochaber 2 – 1 Lovat
Scorers:
Lochaber: Darris Riddle 75, Ross Loughray 83
Lovat: Euan Ferguson 65
Strathglass 0 – 3 Beauly
Scorers:
Beauly: Finlay Dunbar 5, 63, David Fraser 88
Mowi South Division 2
Strachur Dunoon 15 – 0 Stirling
Scorers:
Strachur Dunoon: Martin Hall 5, 57, 80, 90, Sandy Paterson 15, 53, Ken Lawns 19, 30, 37, 45, Hunter Black 26, Spencer Thoms 60, Roddy Cairns 70, 81, Kyle McMartin 86
Uddingston 1 – 1 Bute
Scorers:
Uddingston: Christopher Gavin 31
Bute: Stewart Stirling 80
