Skye Camanachd has awarded the Angus Murchison Cup to Vice President John "The Caley" Nicolson.
The Angus Murchison Cup is awarded to the person who has done most for the club during the season. Skye Camanachd had decided to award John the trophy at the end of last season and made the presentation at their recent Annual Dinner Dance.
John has been involved with Skye Camanachd since the 1970s and has filled most posts at the club. He is an honourary Vice President, and a former Chieftain, Chairman and Committee member and has looked after pitch maintenance for many years.
John was presented with a silver mounted caman by Skye Camanachd in 2000 for his sterling efforts over many seasons for the club.
He still plays a very important role fixing shinty sticks. John will often repair several camans each week for first and second team players, youth players and even primary school players. Shinty sticks cost in the region of £35 each so this is a great saving to Skye Camanachd.
The Highland Council held a Civic Reception in January 2009 to mark the granting of the Freedom of Skye and Raasay to John.
“John The Caley” as he is better known followed Sorley MacLean, David Noble, Dr John Ball and Dame Ellen MacArthur in receiving this great honour.