The Eilan
Eilean Bheannchair (Scottish Gaelic) | |
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| Location | Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 57°03′27″N 4°07′54″W / 57.057567°N 4.131768°W |
| Owner | Newtonmore Camanachd |
| Operator | Newtonmore Camanachd |
| Capacity | 0 |
| Opened | 1877 |
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| Newtonmore Camanachd (Premier Division) (1870s–present) | |
The Eilan (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Bheannchair) is a shinty stadium in the town of Newtonmore, Scotland. It is the home of Newtonmore Camanachd and has been a shinty venue since at least 1877.
Location
[edit]The park is situated near a confluence between the River Calder and the River Spey on the outskirts of Newtonmore. It takes its name from Eilean Bheannchair which sits in the confluence.
History
[edit]Shinty is recorded as being first played at the Eilan in 1877.[1]
The ground was redeveloped in 1993 [2] and has hosted several junior finals, including the 2010 Sutherland Cup final. The club has still to be granted the Camanachd Cup Final.
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