Makeover for cottages.com MacTavish Cup

MacTavish Cup sponsors cottages.com and the Camanachd Association have revealed a new logo for the 2022 cottages. com MacTavish Cup competition.

The logo amalgamates the sponsors and the competition for the first time, symbolising the continued partnership and commitment from cottages.com to the sport.

Cottages.com is entering its fifth year as MacTavish Cup sponsors after signing a two-year extension in December 2021.

The competition was first contested in 1898 when Skye Camanachd lifted the trophy so it is fitting this season’s first round ties will be drawn at Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Phort Righ Portree Gaelic School - on Monday February 14. Sixteen sides will set their sights on the cottages.com

MacTavish Cup Final which takes place at Bught Park, Inverness, on Saturday June 11.

Kinlochshiel are holders, lifting the trophy for the first time last season with a 3-2 victory over Kingussie in the final.

Kinlochshiel goalkeeper Josh Grant said: ‘It’s a great cup to win and I know as a team we feel very proud to have won it.

‘This new logo should heighten the cup’s profile even more, which can only be a good thing.

‘We want to emulate our win in 2021 but we have to stay humble. The hard work of pre-season is already well under way.’

Cottages.com owner acquisition manager Stuart

Walkden added: ‘For the fifth consecutive year, we are absolutely delighted to be title sponsors for the MacTavish Cup and can’t wait for the action to begin.

‘The new logo unifies our

Keith Macrae, captain of Kinlochshiel, the 2021 winners of the cottages.com MacTavish Cup with the trophy.

ongoing commitment to the development of shinty and to our partnership with the Camanachd Association.

‘Good luck to everyone involved in this year’s competition.’