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North Division One (shinty)

Marine Harvest North Division One
Country Scotland
Confederation Camanachd Association
Number of teams 8
Level on pyramid 3
Promotion to National Division
Relegation to North Division Two
Current champions Newtonmore (Reserves)
Website www.shinty.com

The North Division One (currently known as the 'Marine Harvest North Division 1' for sponsorship reasons) is the third tier of the Shinty league system. League champions are awarded the MacGillivary Cup and play-off against the South Division One champions for promotion to the National Division.

The 2016 Marine Harvest North Division 1 will consist of the following teams:

*Denotes Reserve team

1980's: North Division One the top tier of Shinty. National final between winner of North Division One and South Division One.

1996: Premier Division founded making North Division One the second tier of Shinty.

1996 to 1999: Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to Premier Division.

1999 to 2006: National Division One becomes third tier of shinty with advent of National Division One. Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to National Division One (2nd tier).

2007: North Division One once again becomes the second tier of Shinty with the folding of National Division One. Champions guaranteed promotion to the Premier Division.

2009: Ban on reserve teams being promoted abolished. Glenurquhart Reserves refuse promotion saving Lochcarron from relegation.

2010 and 2011: Winners of North Division Two refuse promotion preventing any relegations.

2013: Lochcarron take voluntary relegation leaving only six teams.


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