Scotland’s ancient warrior game plots course into the future

Martin MacLean blows his whistle. He takes a step forward and throws the ball in the air.

Scotland’s ancient warrior game plots course into the future
Fri, 03 May, 2019 - 01:00
Paul Rouse

Martin MacLean blows his whistle. He takes a step forward and throws the ball in the air.

Two midfielders swing their camáns above their heads. Against the clash of timber the ball hits the ground.

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