Glasgow schoolchildren compete for the Gaelic Primary Shinty Sixes

The tournament was held in Bishopbriggs and designed to promote both the sport and the language.

Shinty is a Scottish team sport played with sticks and a ball.

Over 80 pupils competed from schools including Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu (Glasgow Gaelic School), Bunsgoil Ghàidhlig Ghleann Dail (Glendale Gaelic Primary School) and Meadowburn Primary School.

Ultimately, Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu (Glasgow Gaelic School) emerged as champions.

Gaelic Primary Shinty Sixes

Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu were crowned champions

Ghàidhlig Ghleann Dail (Glendale Gaelic Primary School) also took home a trophy for being the best Gaidhlig speakers on the day.

The tournament was hosted in conjunction with the first-ever official Gaelic language week, Seachdain na Gàidhlig.

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The tournament was hosted in conjunction with the first-ever official Gaelic language week

The special event was designed to promote both the sport and the language

Over 100 events took place across the world, including in the UK, Germany, Australia, Canada and the US, all which will deliver a flavour of the breadth of Gaelic activity across the globe. 

Shona MacLennan, Chief Executive at Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said: “We are delighted to have supported this superb event at Bishopbriggs, hosted by Iomain Cholmcille as part of the fantastic Seachdain na Gàidhlig.

"The enthusiasm on display from all players suggests that we may have a few budding shinty stars on the horizon, as well as the next generation of Gaelic speakers.”

The event was hosted by Iomain Cholmcille, with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, who supports the recognition of Gaelic as an integral part of Scottish life and as a national cultural and economic asset.