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Northern Counties Cricket Club was established in 1864 and has survived the many years due to its ability to adapt to the changing environment. Today Counties is a warm friendly club that welcomes new members of all shapes, sizes and abilities. The diversity of our membership is our strength and it is what unites us on and off the pitch. The club competes in all of the North of Scotland Cricket Association league and cup competitions.

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The Magnificent Seven!
There were joyous scenes at Fraser Park on Sunday 03/08/09 as seven exhausted, but elated players won the Reserve Sevens Title. The competition was split into two groups, one at Fraser Park and the other at Nairn. Nairn won their section at the Links on a higher run/over rate and Northern Counties won all their games at Fraser Park.

The first match resulted in a comfortable win for Northern Counties over Fort William by 6 wickets chasing just 43 runs. The second match against Caithness was almost as comfortable with only two wickets falling in the pursuit of 38 runs. In the final group game Snickers lost the toss and we batted first, scoring 55 runs. Skye and Lochalsh came very close and finished just two runs short in the end.

In the final Northern Counties posted a total of 49 which did not seem enough but, with the exception of Adrian Neill, Nairn struggled to score and were unable to overhaul the total, finishing five runs short.

Nairn were fortunate not have any rain but Fraser Park suffered a couple of deluges. Play was only delayed once when the ducks mistook the square for a pond.

Thanks to all who made the effort to participate despite the long distances involved.