Derby clash opens Kyles’ cup defence

Artemis Macaulay Cup holders Kyles Athletic open the defence of their trophy with a derby against Inveraray at Strachurmore. Kinlochshiel host Newtonmore, although Kirkton is subject to a pitch inspection. More’s Evan Menzies returns from suspension.

Kingussie and Skye Camanachd meet for second time in a week and Ryan Macwilliam returns for Kingussie.

Lovat and Lochaber also play on consecutive weeks, this time at Balgate. Lovat are without Scott Mackenzie but Lorne Mackay is back. Lochaber’s John Mackenzie is a doubt. Glenurquhart face Caberfeidh at Blairbeg, while Oban Camanachd have Daniel Sloss free of suspension for their meeting with Glasgow Mid Argyll at Mossfield.

Ally Mckerracher returns for Oban Celtic against Bute, Ballachulish and Aberdour meet in an all-south Division 1 tie and Inverness and Beauly contest a Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup tie.