Edinburgh University Shinty Club
| Edinburgh University | ||
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| Full name | Edinburgh University Shinty Club | |
| Gaelic name | Comann Camanachd Oilthigh Dhun Eideann | |
| Nickname | The 'Burgh, The Royal Shinty Team | |
| Founded | 1891 | |
| Ground | Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh | |
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Edinburgh University Shinty Club is one of the oldest shinty clubs in existence having been founded in 1891. The club, which represents the University of Edinburgh has both male and female team sides, with players coming from other further and higher education establishments in the city, including Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh Napier and Edinburgh College. Whilst formally a University Shinty team, the club has a long history of playing at national level.