Ardrishaig Kharki Rangers, Nicol Challenge Cup winners 1901 – as named by Robert Bruce in 1977. From left: Duncan McCallum, Jock Dewar, William McPhail, James McVean, A McTavish, Robert Bruce (Mr Bruce’s uncle), Jock MacVicar, A MacGregor (trainer), cousins Angus and Dougal Law, John Hamilton, D Campbell, Walter McEwan and, sitting to the right of the cup, John Bruce, who was Mr Bruce’s father.
QUITE how it came to be stored in the loft of a house in East Lothian is not yet known – but the mystery of a fantastic old football photo has been solved.
Thanks to readers of the Argyllshire Advertiser, the story can now be revealed of the Ardrishaig Kharki Rangers and their unknown 1901 trophy.
As reported in the September 15 edition of the Advertiser, it was Bill and Christine Young who found the photo while clearing out their loft in East Lothian and sent it to the paper.
The original photo had been kept in good condition by being wrapped inside a tattered 1977 edition of the Advertiser, which also featured an article requesting information on that self-same photo.