SHINTY BALLS

According to the rules of the Camanachd Association "[T]he shinty ball shall be spherical -- the interior shall be cork and worsted, the outer cover shall be of leather or other approved material. The circumference shall be no more than 8 inch (20 cms) and not less than 7-1/2 inches (19 cms). The weight of the ball, at the start of the game, shall be not more than 3 ounces (85 gms) nor less than 2-1/2 ounces (70 gms). The ball shall not be exchanged during the game unless authorized by the referee."

The two balls at the left end of the case are presentaion balls from the Newtonmore Shinty Club whose home pitch is the 'Eilan' where the Newtonmore Highland games are held every August.