Whilst the club have been successful over the years, a troublesome patch in the 1990s led to Kinlochshiel dropping down to the lowest division in the North and working their way back up the leagues and re-establishing a reserve team.

In 2006, the club was joined by the wider shinty community in mourning for Johnny "Ach" Macrae, referee co-ordinator for the Camanachd Association and former North Player of the Year who died at the age of 50.

The club won the Balliemore Cup on 1 September 2007 against Glenurquhart in a rearranged match at Newtonmore after the first game was rained out on 17 August 2007 in Oban.

As the start of the season drew closer, the first team would remain under Colin "Beaver" Fraser, whilst the second wiwouldll also stay under Willie "DoonceMoth" MacRae.

It was initially made possible by the generosity of Mrs Katherine Grant, whose late husband was president of the club for many years.

Kinlochshiel has a bright future ahead, with young stars such as Nathan Whear, Jonnie MacAskill and Fergus Dobson.

The boys from Kyle, Glenelg and Dornie respectively, are all regular starters in Shiel's second team and are looking forward to a promising season ahead under the wing of Willie "DoonceMoth" MacRae.

However, under new manager Colin Fraser the club made history in September 2016 when they defeated Inveraray 5–3 in the MacAulay Cup final.

With Kyles' game cancelled due to wet weather, Shiel overcame Oban Camanachd 2–0 to spark scenes of celebration.