Kilt v Knickerbockers!

[James]

Just for the delightful exchange mentioned above, the book:-

>>>>>Camanachd the story of Shinty, by Roger Hutchinson, published by Birlinn-www.birlinn.co.uk<<<<<

is an absolute must read-but unlss a shinty fan do not buy it-your library will find a copy for you!

In essence a part of the book covers certain disputes as to the most suitable wear for the game.

So there are Londoners advocating wearing the kilt, and highlanders knickerbockers-with forays into 'modesty'.

to quote: 'knickerbockers -they were light and held their place even when the player was upside down'.

James

[An t-Ileach]

My grandfather used to describe Shinty/Camanachd as like hockey or lacrosse without the subtlety of rules.

[Archangel]

My grandfather used to describe Shinty/Camanachd as like hockey or lacrosse without the subtlety of rules.

hockey and lacrosse have rules?

[arrogcow]

Just a question (forgive my ignorance), but what is the difference between Shinty and Hurling?

Adam

[jfellrath]

Just a question (forgive my ignorance), but what is the difference between Shinty and Hurling?

According to the Scot I was drinking with one night in Glasgow, Shinty is like ice hockey - so I assume that means it's on the ice. ;) Hurling is a field sport.

[Sherry]

Shinty is played on a field:
http://shinty.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling

I'll let those who are interested do the reading to find the differences in the two games.

Sherry