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FT&S Sponsor 2026 National First Shinty Finals

Ferguson Transport & Shipping are proud to support the Camanachd Association National First Shinty Finals again for 2026.
The event, which is held annually in Fort William, brought together talented young players from schools across Scotland, showcasing an impressive level of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. It was fantastic to see so many pupils taking part and enjoying the opportunity to compete at a national level.
Congratulations to Rockfield Primary (P6/7) and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh (P4/5) who were crowned champions in their respective competitions. Both teams delivered outstanding performances to secure their victories.
We would also like to recognise all the pupils, teams and coaches who took part in the finals. The standard of play was excellent at both tournaments, and every team represented their schools with great enthusiasm and determination.
A big thank you goes to everyone who helped make the day possible, including the organisers, scorekeepers, schools, as well as staff from Lochaber High School and the Nevis Centre.
Ferguson Transport & Shipping are proud to support community initiatives like the National First Shinty Finals, which help encourage participation in sport and support the next generation of shinty players.”
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FT Supporting HITRANS’ updated Regional Transport Strategy.

FT&S Supporting HITRANS’ Updated Regional Transport Strategy.
We at Ferguson Transport & Shipping support HITRANS’ updated Regional Transport Strategy. We especially support the improvements required on the A82 and the need to tackle congestion around Fort William, work that has been needed for a long time and will make a real difference for transport, local communities and businesses. The strategy uses data and analysis to track journeys and identify the best solutions, helping to ensure more efficient and connected travel. It also sets out exciting future opportunities, including improved integration across transport modes, a strong focus on decarbonisation, and the potential to bring new jobs and economic growth to the area. Watch this video to see more.
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2026 Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup Draw

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  • 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.”

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Hoolie In The Hydro Sponsorship

Ferguson Transport & Shipping were delighted to be sponsoring Hoolie in the Hydro in the OVO Hydro again this year! Described as ‘Scotland’s largest ceilidh’, it was yet another amazing evening of traditional Scottish music, ceilidh dancing, and a lively atmosphere in Glasgow 
 
We’re proud to support an event which celebrates Scotland’s culture and community, and this year also celebrated one of Scotland’s biggest icons, Sir Billy Connolly. 
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Sponsoring Lochaber Rotary Christmas Festival

We were delighted to sponsor the Cairngorm reindeer again for 2025, as part of Lochaber Rotary’s Christmas Festival, which is held annually in Fort William.

As part of our sponsorship, two members of our team, Elaine Alexander and Molly Johnstone, dedicated their time to reviewing entries and selecting this year’s winners for the Rotary Santa’s elves competition. All artwork was displayed in the Nevis Centre during the Christmas Festival.

The overall prize gave two lucky children the chance to join Santa on his sleigh, pulled by the Cairngorm Reindeer, travelling from Cameron Square to the Nevis Centre. It was a great example of how we continue to support our community.

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Christmas Tree Delivery

We were delighted to support Karen and the Fort William Festive Fund team again this year, and deliver the Christmas tree to The Parade in Fort William.
 
A big thanks to our transport team for coordinating, and our driver Neggie for delivering the town’s Christmas trees ahead of this Friday’s Festive Light Switch On 2025 in Fort William high street.
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Lochcarron & District Men’s Shed Association Sponsorship – cabin transport

Ferguson Transport & Shipping are proud to support the areas we operate in, and in years gone by have backed various organisations and clubs in the Lochcarron and Kishorn area.
 
We last year delivered a cabin, generously gifted to the community by RJ McLeod Contractors Ltd, for Lochcarron & District Men’s Shed Association. Last week saw the official opening of this important community hub, and our Port General Manager, Mike Bauermeister, was delighted to attend and celebrate this milestone with the Lochcarron & District Men’s Shed Association, and wider Lochcarron community.
A great afternoon was had by all

 

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Sponsoring the West Highland Chamber of Commerce Charles Kennedy Lecture 2025

Ferguson Transport & Shipping were proud to sponsor the West Highland Chamber of Commerce Charles Kennedy Lecture again for 2025.
 
Delivered this year by influential Highlander Maggie Cunningham, this event brings the West Highland community together for a fascinating talk exploring ideas, connections, and the future of our region.
 
Our team had a great night listening to Maggie Cunningham’s inspiring talk on how we can work together to tackle rural inequality and poverty, and build stronger Highland communities.
 
Thank you to the team for organising such an amazing event.
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Port & Marine Team Work Alongside Fugro in Recent Project

Back in October, our port & marine service team at Kishorn Port worked alongside Fugro on one of their recent projects, delivering full support across port, marine, and quayside operations. The project involved receiving and number of lorry loads of sectional jack-up-barge pontoon sections and equipment, deploying a 100-tonne and a 650-tonne mobile crane, and assembling the ARAN 250 jack-up rig on our quayside at Area 7.

The client brought in the the components, which we offloaded with our own 100-tonne mobile crane into our laydown area before re-loading and transporting everything to the quayside where a 650-tonne crane, supplied by Ainscough Crane Hire mobile cranes, was used to build the ARAN 250 alongside Area 7 quayside. Eight Fugro personnel stayed on site throughout, based in our on-site welfare facilities.

We worked closely with the client to ensure that we provided the port and marine services to suit the projects needs. During the project, we also supported the launch of their crew transfer vessel and assisted their tug operations, including the multicat work boat C-Force, owned by Leask Marine Ltd.

Overall, it was an extremely successful job with a great team, strong collaboration, and a shared commitment to safety from start to finish.
Wishing Fugro all the best with their project and for entrusting the port and marine services of Ferguson Transport and Kishorn Port, to support their mobilisation.

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