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Clear, practical guides to help players choose, use, and care for their shinty equipment. From selecting the right caman to understanding materials, sizing, and maintenance, these articles are built to support better decisions on and off the field.
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…
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…
Frequently Asked Questions & Fascinating Facts from Tanera Camans By Alan MacPherson Ever wondered what goes into making a shinty caman? Here’s a look behind the scenes at Tanera Camans in Kilmorack, the heart of handmade caman production in Scotland.…
A Sticky History: From Stone Age Bitumen to Modern Glue By Alan MacPherson Glue has played a vital role in human craftsmanship for thousands of years. From early Stone Age adhesives to the advanced wood glues used in modern woodworking,…
The Evolution of the Shinty Ball – From Peat to Precision By Alan MacPherson At Tanera Camans, we’ve spent years working with materials, performance, and the demands of the modern game. The development of the shinty ball is closely linked…
Wood Matters – The Heart of the Caman At the beginning of the season, we spent a significant amount of time reworking our jigs, reshaping camans, and making refinements based on feedback from players. Every adjustment had one goal: to…