The Littlejohn of Invercharron Challenge Vase, also known as the Littlejohn Vase, is a trophy in university shinty. It is the second most expensive sporting trophy in Scotland,[1] after the Scottish Cup. The Littlejohn Vase is competed for by university shinty teams on an annual basis, in a one-day event traditionally held at a different university every year, although since 2007 it has been held at St Andrews.
The vase is a facsimileinsilver of the Warwick Vase discovered in 1770 and on display at the Burrell Collection, Glasgow. It is held in trust by the Aberdeen University Library. Due to its value a stand in quaich is given to the winning side as insurance costs mean the cup may not leave Aberdeen. In 1905 it was bequeathedtoAberdeen University Shinty ClubbyAlexander Littlejohn.[2] The vase has been played for since 1905, the year of its bequeathment.[1]
Accompanying the trophy is an ornate album which depicts the history of the game of shinty as well as a record of Littlejohn's gift.
| Pos | Team |
|---|---|
| 1st | University of Strathclyde |
| 2nd | University of Aberdeen |
| 3rd | University of Edinburgh |
| Pos | Team |
|---|---|
| 1st | University of Strathclyde |
| 2nd | University of Edinburgh |
| 3rd | University of Aberdeen |
1998 University of Glasgow at Perth[3]
The vase has been a prize for at least 100 years. In 2009 the competition was postponed but eventually played.[4]
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