Country Scotland Number of teams 8 Promotion to National Division | Confederation Camanachd Association Level on pyramid 3 Relegation to North Division Two | |
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The North Division One (currently known as the 'Marine Harvest North Division 1' for sponsorship reasons) is the third tier of the Shinty league system. League champions are awarded the MacGillivary Cup and play-off against the South Division One champions for promotion to the National Division.
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Current Teams
The 2016 Marine Harvest North Division 1 will consist of the following teams:
*Denotes Reserve team
History
1980's: North Division One the top tier of Shinty. National final between winner of North Division One and South Division One.
1996: Premier Division founded making North Division One the second tier of Shinty.
1996 to 1999: Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to Premier Division.
1999 to 2006: National Division One becomes third tier of shinty with advent of National Division One. Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to National Division One (2nd tier).
2007: North Division One once again becomes the second tier of Shinty with the folding of National Division One. Champions guaranteed promotion to the Premier Division.
2009: Ban on reserve teams being promoted abolished. Glenurquhart Reserves refuse promotion saving Lochcarron from relegation.
2010 and 2011: Winners of North Division Two refuse promotion preventing any relegations.
2013: Lochcarron take voluntary relegation leaving only six teams.
2014: North Division One once again becomes the third tier of Shinty with the reinstatement of National Division One with North Division One champions being promoted through a play-off win.