Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

Published: 11:30, 15 May 2025

Indoor Bowlers from the Caithness Federation of the SWI have regained the Pentland Bowl from their counterparts in Orkney.

The annual event alternates between the two counties and this year was held in Watten Hall, on Sunday.

Following the annual indoor bowling competition between Caithness and Orkney Federations, bowlers from both sides of the Pentland Firth pose for a group photograph. The overall trophy, the Pentland Bowl, was won by Caithness. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

Keiss WI won the prize for the best Caithness WI indoor bowling team during the annual Portland Bowl inter county match. The team (from left) Sheila Main, Catherine Harris and Carol Place are seen here receiving their trophies from Carol Grant, chairwoman of the Caithness Federation. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

Two of the teams check the winning bowls at the end of one of the ends. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

The triumphant Caithness WI bowlers with the Pentland Bowl. Picture: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

A total of eight teams took part in the round-robin competition, which resulted in a tie, but the trophy went to Caithness as they had the lower number of overall shots.

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