 Throughout his career, Cowie was involved with Skye Camanachd and was most notably manager when they won the Camanachd Cup in 1990 He was also captain of the Skye second team that had won the Sutherland Cup in 1988.In all he has been manager of Skye Camanachd 3 times, covering an aggregate of 8 years.His father, Willie played for Skye Camanachd also, as well as Lovat Shinty Club.