David Borthwick (shinty player) facts for kids

David Borthwick was born in 1962. He is a famous shinty player from Kingussie, Scotland. Shinty is a fast and exciting stick-and-ball sport. David Borthwick played for the Kingussie team. He is known as one of the greatest players ever in shinty.

David won an amazing 15 Camanachd Cup medals. The Camanachd Cup is like the biggest championship in shinty. He also won over 100 medals in total! He played at the top level of shinty for 33 years. He retired from the sport in July 2010.

Who is David Borthwick?

David Borthwick is a true legend in the sport of shinty. He was born in 1962 in Scotland. He became famous for his incredible skills. He played for the Kingussie team for many years. His dedication made him a top player.

A Family of Shinty Stars

The Borthwick family is very famous in Kingussie shinty. It's like their family name is linked to the team. David played alongside his brother, Stephen. They both hold the record for Camanachd Cup medals. In 1999, five members of the Borthwick family played in the Camanachd Cup final. This shows how important their family was to the team!

David's Amazing Records

David Borthwick started playing for Kingussie in October 1977. He set many records during his career.

• He played the most games for Kingussie.
• He won the most league titles ever.
• He played in the most MacTavish Cup Finals.
• In 2002, he broke the record for Camanachd Cup wins. He shared this record with his brother Stephen and Ali Dallas.
• He was the winning captain of the Camanachd Cup in 2001.
• He played for Scotland six times and never lost a game!

Retirement and Legacy

David Borthwick retired in July 2010. He played his last reserve game against Fort William. Fans gave him a standing ovation. This showed how much they respected him. David's son, Thomas, now plays for the Kingussie first team. Maybe David will join his brother Stephen in a coaching role someday. His legacy in shinty continues.