[1] Runrig have previously referenced shinty in the songs "Pride of the Summer" from The Cutter and the Clan and "Recovery" from the album of the same name.

The song also appeared on the 2013 compilation album Larry Kirwan's Celtic Invasion.

[2] The song is about the sport of shinty and the first verse revolves around a team making their way to an away game, through "straths and glens".

The final verse references shinty's long history (shared with hurling) which stretches back to ancient Celtic history: 'And for every fighting Highland manStand by your brother, die for the clan.

"Clash of the Ash" was played live at the "Year of the Flood" concert in 2007 featuring Gary Innes.