Rowan Cooper, who plays for Aberdour Shinty Club, was named as the Women's Camanachd Association (WCA) National League Player of the Year at the 2026 Mówi Shinty Awards.

She also collected the Fair Play Award at the ceremony which took place on October 31 in Fort William.

Cooper, 19, has played shinty since she was five years old and has progressed through the age groups at Aberdour.

She has scored eight goals this season and was commended by league organisers WCA for her skilful play and clean hitting technique. Her motivational and positive attitude was also noted.

On social media, her club described her as "a tremendous player, with so much potential from the first moment she picked up a stick. Progressing through the age groups to becoming a brilliant player, role model and team mate.

"Thoroughly well deserved Rowan, everyone at the club is delighted for you and very proud of you."

Formed in 2001, Aberdour Shinty Club comprises of two men's teams, a women's team and a women's development side. The women's team finished third in the National League this campaign, three points behind winners Badenoch who they dramatically beat on the final day.