Scottish Hockey Heritage in Good Hands
https://www.scottish-hockey-heritage.org
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The Scottish Hockey Heritage Group (SHHG) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of hockey across Scotland. Since our first meeting in February 2022, our focus has been on national records and collections. Now, we are excited to expand our efforts to include districts and clubs, ensuring that every part of Scottish hockey is represented.

The original SHHG members, Jenny Grassick, Alan Veitch, Jacky Burnett, and Evlyn Raistrick, were joined recently by George Pate, Keith Joss, Scott Baird and Gordon Black from West District. Their involvement marks a significant step forward in our mission to reach all corners of Scottish hockey. We are pleased also to welcome Karin Gallacher, SHU Board Member and People’s Committee representative, who provides a vital link with Scottish Hockey.

The West District team has already begun a pilot programme to help clubs document their histories, including:

• Formation date
• Lists of office bearers
• Match results
• Notable people
• Grounds and venues
• Memorable stories

Many clubs have published their histories, often to mark significant anniversaries. Our collection includes books from:

• Grange
• Inverleith
• Watsonians
• Aberdeen
• ICI Grangemouth
• Stepps
• Western
• Midlands, Sticks Across Tayside
• SWHA and SHA Golden and Diamond Jubilee
• 100 Years of Scottish Hockey

We believe there are more histories out there – if your club has a book or indeed a story to share, please let us know!

To continue our work, we need your help:
• Records and Memorabilia: If you have archives, memorabilia, or stories to share, please contact us before they are lost.
• Funding: We are grateful for recent donations from former international players and supporters, but we need ongoing support. If you have experience in fundraising or know of potential sources, we’d love to hear from you.
• A Home for Our Collection: We are actively seeking a permanent home for our heritage collection. If you can assist, please get in touch!

Preserving our hockey heritage is a team effort. Whether you can share records, help with funding, or offer a venue for our collection, your contribution will make a difference.

Together, we can ensure that the stories and achievements of Scottish hockey are remembered for generations to come.

Can you help? Contact us today!