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When Scotland freezes, the game doesn’t stop, it simply moves onto the ice. Long before modern hockey took shape in Canada, Highlanders were already playing their national game, shinty, across frozen lochs and rivers. The story of shinty on ice…
Colourised in detail for the first time in 180 years
For generations the hurley has been crafted almost exclusively from the butt or root section of the ash tree. This section gives the stick its balance, flexibility, and correct grain direction for strength, but it also means that much of…
It’s always a good day in the workshop when a fresh load of hickory arrives. Months of planning go into sourcing the right timber to ensure we have the material needed for shinty stick production. Without hickory, there would be…
Photo by Katielee Arrowsmith
I’ve just returned from Ireland, where I was lucky enough to get tickets for the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final. The match was a complete sell out, with 82,300 in attendance and demand could easily have filled the stadium…
Handmade in the Highlands of Scotland By Alan MacPherson 🏑 Our Commitment to Every Player Unlike most sports, shinty demands a variety of stick types tailored to different positions on the field: Forward | Midfield | Defender | Goalie. What’s…
To help us manage orders more efficiently and fairly, we’ve introduced a new online ordering system. All customers will now need to fill out a quick Club Account Application Form before placing their first order. This helps us streamline the process, provide better…
A Highland Shinty Match (1889) by ‘Rockwood’ This remarkable account from 1889 offers a vivid glimpse into how shinty was played in the Highlands – a game shaped by community, landscape, and tradition. At Tanera Camans, our work is rooted…
Tanera Camans is one of the few remaining traditional makers of shinty sticks (camans), ensuring that the craft continues in an era where mass production dominates many sports. Their sticks are known for their durability, craftsmanship, and ability to be…