2026 Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup Draw
- The draw for Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup took place on Monday 26th January 2026 at the Ferguson Transport & Shipping Depot.
- 2026 marks half a decade of Ferguson Transport & Shipping sponsoring the Balliemore Cup after a longstanding partnership with the Camanachd Association.
- The draw was conducted by Kevin Ferguson & Jack Ferguson, Directors at Ferguson Transport & Shipping.
Alasdair Ferguson, Group Managing Director commented, “We are so very pleased and proud to continue with the great relationship we have built up over many years with the Camanachd Association and the shinty community, to once again sponsor the Balliemore Cup this year. The last number of years have been very competitive, and this year we feel will be no different with the likes of Beauly, Lovat, Kilmallie, Bute and GMA to name only a number of the teams, all in the cup draw, to compete for the National trophy. This year will be no exception; it will be another strongly contested cup competition. Ferguson Transport & Shipping provide logistics nationally, throughout the UK. We relocated to the village of Spean Bridge from Ardrishaig in Argyll in 1974, where our business has grown considerably since then and it is where the final will be played on Saturday 25 July. We look forward to the draw, and no doubt we will be in for another exciting day of Shinty when the cup final comes round and one not to be missed! From all the directors and employees, we wish all the teams and players taking part the very best of luck and hope that our national sport, shinty, continues to shine through.”
Burton Morrison, President of the Camanachd Association said: “With the new season close at hand, the Balliemore Cup once again commands attention as clubs look ahead to the draw and the challenges it will bring. Last year saw Lochaber make history by lifting the trophy for a sixth time, though their promotion now takes them out of this season’s competition. That opens the door to fresh opportunity and renewed ambition across the field, with strong contenders emerging from all corners of the shinty map. The continued growth and standing of the Balliemore Cup owes much to the long-standing backing of Ferguson Transport and Shipping, whose support remains deeply valued.”
