Camanachd Assoociation’s Shinty’s Story exhibition

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That this House welcomes the official opening of the Camanachd Association’s Shinty’s Story Sgeul na Camanachd permanent exhibition at Bught Park in Inverness; notes that the exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of shinty and explores the sport’s origins, community role, competitive spirit, and future through artefacts, immersive digital displays and first-hand accounts from players past and present; recognises the exhibition as a significant contribution to preserving and promoting one of Scotland’s oldest traditional sports; further notes that the exhibition is fully bilingual in English and Scottish Gaelic, reflecting the language, heritage and culture of the communities in which shinty continues to thrive; welcomes the £544,000 funding awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in support of the project; and encourages members of the public and visitors from across the UK to visit this free exhibition and learn more about the history and future of this unique sport.