Brolly good idea from Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in Wester Ross is instant hit with fans

A WESTER Ross shinty club has come up with a merch winner in its latest offering which takes full account of the vagaries of the Highland weather.

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While Ross-shire residents have been blessed with a late summer heatwave in recent days, no one is under any illusions of the changeable conditions that are part and parcel of living in the Highlands.

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Kinlochshiel Shinty Club this week sounded out interest in a sturdy, branded brolly capable of withstanding the worst of the weather.

And the idea has immediately scored with fans.

A club admin posted: "I have had a lot of requests for Kinlochshiel umbrellas especially after that horrendous weather we had for the Strathdearn Cup Final.

"Please comment below if you would like to purchase one so i can gauge interest as to how many to buy.

"Great Xmas present."

The club is based in Rèaraig, Balmacara and hardy players and fans alike are no strangers to a bit of rain.

The post has been instantly greeted with a flurry of solid requests and orders for the brolly...

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