The Princess of Wales participated in a traditional Gaelic game during a visit to the Isle of Bute, Scotland. Catherine and her husband, Prince William, observed a match of shinty—a sport played with a curved wooden stick called a caman and a leather ball—before joining in a penalty shootout. Both initially missed their first attempts but succeeded on their second shots. The princess later remarked to a bystander that she had been concerned about potentially injuring someone during the game.

Known in Scotland by their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, the royal couple also engaged with local residents and community activities during their visit. They posed for photographs with Jenny Sall, a 95-year-old local resident, and assisted volunteers with litter picking. Additionally, they took a tractor ride along a nearby beach and stopped at the community-owned Anchor Tavern pub.

The visit highlighted their ongoing engagement with Scottish communities, embracing local customs and participating in cultural and social activities as part of their duties in the region.