Gary Innes

Gary Innes (born 13 December 1980) is a Scottish musician, shinty player, composer and broadcaster from Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scotland.

In 2010, Innes formed Mànran who aimed to become the first band since Capercaillie to enter a Scottish Gaelic song into the UK Top 40 when they released their first single, "Latha Math" on 17 January 2011.

[2] Together with Mànran and Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, Innes created the official 2012 STV Children's Appeal charity single "Take You There" and performed it live on the show.

In 2015 Innes created Scotland's first collaborative charity folk single with a piece of music he composed called "Our Heroes".

He was captain and man of the match for their famous victory in the 2005 Camanachd Cup final over local rivals Kilmallie and part of the team in the club's historic league championship in 2006.

9 Scotland captain's jersey on stage during Runrig's final two concerts at Stirling Castle in 2018 and then auctioned off the signed strip to raise money for youth development within the sport.

In 2010 Innes was named Marine Harvest and National "Player of the Year" and for his shinty and musical talent was invited to the Queen's garden party at Holyrood.

Innes claimed he was denied a record 10 by the referee didn't notice the ball returning out of the goal after hitting the back stanchion.

[8] Innes retired on a high at the end of the 2014 season, restoring Fort William to the Premier Division and earning his final cap for Scotland.

From the start of the 2010 season, Innes wrote a weekly blog for bbc.co.uk and when he is not himself playing, he is often involved in summarising for the BBC in front of camera or from the commentary box.