A MID Argyll man is to referee shinty’s blue riband final.
The Camanachd Association has selected Lachie Wood from Lochgilphead to officiate at the 2017 Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup final between Lovat and Newtonmore.
In his playing days, Lachie turned out for Kilmory, Glasgow Mid Argyll and Oban Celtic. Following a spell as coach/manager of Kilmory, Lachie took up refereeing in 2012, and has steadily progressed through the grades - officiating at Grade One level for the past three years.