Giving it Stick

Shinty’s ancient origins date as far back as the 5th century, when it was believed to be the traditional battle game of the Highlands clans. By the 18th century, it had become Scotland’s most popular game and can lay claim to giving birth to golf, ice hockey, and even the development of football, which borrowed set positions such as defender, midfielder and forward from the game. Today, however, shinty is underfunded and largely ignored outside the Highlands, but it remains strong in the small communities where it began centuries ago.

Jane McCarry

Narrator

• Greg ClarkDirector
• Harry BellExecutive Producer

Release date

January 17, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

58m

Rated

U

Genres

Documentary