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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.

The Eilan

Eilean Bheannchair (Scottish Gaelic)
Location	Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland
Coordinates	57.057567°N 4.131768°W / 57.057567; -4.131768
Owner	Newtonmore Camanachd
Operator	Newtonmore Camanachd
Capacity	0
Opened	1877
Tenants
Newtonmore Camanachd (Premier Division) (1870s–present)

Location

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

Shinty is recorded as being first played at the Eilan in 1877.

The ground was redeveloped in 1993 and has hosted several junior finals, including the 2010 Sutherland Cup final. The club has still to be granted the Camanachd Cup Final.

References

External links

• Giants of Shinty
• The Eilan being renovated

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