Shinty Collection

SPORT / SHINTY / 1840
A wild game of shinty in Scotland

Blackheath Shinty
Members of the Club of True Highlanders play shinty (here called shinnie) on the Heath, which is still the scene of much sporting activity at weekends

Le jeu de Shinty (engraving)
3629497 Le jeu de Shinty (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jeu de Shinty. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1835)

Shinnie, by the Club of True Highlanders, on Blackheath (engraving)
1101332 Shinnie, by the Club of True Highlanders, on Blackheath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shinnie, by the Club of True Highlanders, on Blackheath)

Shinnie on Blackheath (engraving)
604843 Shinnie on Blackheath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shinnie, by the club of true highlanders, on Blackheath, London)

Shinnie, by the Club of True Highlanders, on Blackheath, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Shinnie, by the Club of True Highlanders, on Blackheath, 1845. Players of an...ancient Scottish game at Blackheath in south London

The Game of Shinty, 18th or 19th century

A game of Shinty in progress in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Shinty pitch

Shinty goal

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Step back in time to the 1840s and experience the thrilling world of Shinty, an ancient Gaelic sport with roots in Scotland. Witness the passion and skill as two teams clash on a traditional Shinty pitch, each vying for dominance over the small, wooden ball. The engravings of "Shinnie on Blackheath" from 1845 and "The Game of Shinty" depict the intensity and excitement of this pre-modern football game. With sticks in hand and goals in sight, the battle for supremacy begins. Discover the rich history of Shinty, a unique and captivating SPORT that continues to captivate audiences today.