Two of shinty’s most popular and dedicated stalwarts have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Mary-Ann Henton receives the British Empire Medal for over 40 years of service to shinty. She has been Lovat Treasurer throughout this period and was also Camanachd Association disciplinary committee secretary.
Alan Bell has been awarded the MBE for services to his local community, including 35 years as President and Chairman of Glenurquhart Shinty Club.
Their respective clubs - Lovat and Glenurquhart - meet in the RBS MacTavish Cup Final at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 21 June 2014.