It must’ve been gey blowy out in Strathspey in December 1879…
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“Blown Down Trees Blown Up Again”
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Death on the shinty pitch
Newtonmore are famous for their shinty skill. In Jan 1890, their defence had so little to do no one thought much of 25yo Ewen Cattanach lying down on the field. Only after 30mins play did the ball come down field and it was clear Ewen was dead (heart attack).
