Conor Cormack News Today

The family of a Ross-shire man whose life was saved thanks to access to a charity-provided defibrillator are aiming to pay forward their gratitude.

The Ross-shire referee who owes his life to quick-thinking players and the presence of a defibrillator has paid heartfelt thanks to local heroes.

Steven Maclachlan suffered a cardiac arrest during a cup tie in the Highlands.

A shinty teams captain, firefighter Conor Cormack used a defibrillator to save a referees life after he went into cardiac arrest just minutes into a match.

Shinty players have been praised for their quick action in reviving a referee who collapsed on the pitch. Steven MacLachlan fell ill 13 minutes into Saturday’s clash

Local heroes were hailed for their reaction after a match referee collapsed at a Ross-shire shinty derby cup tie clash in Strathpeffer.

Fort's Jack Kearney tackles Tom Edwards. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, alba.photos.

Rosemary MacPhee (left) and Arran MacPhee (right) with the North U14 Representative Team who won the Fraser MacPhee Memorial Trophy on Sunday. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, alba.photos.

Kilmallie's Robbie MacMaster tackles Lewis Morrison. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, alba.photos.

A Highland shinty club has announced the death of one of its stalwarts regarded by many as a "true gentleman".