The world of shinty has lost one of its great characters with the passing last week of John Willie Campbell at the age of 84.
He was a Skyeman, former president of the Camanachd Association, science teacher, broadcaster and Gàidheal. John Willie provided results for BBC Scotland, BBC Highland and Gaelic radio and television, as well as writing for a wide range of newspapers.
Current Camanachd Association president, Keith Loades, said: ‘John Willie Campbell was one of the most significant figures in shinty in the 20th century.