The Ba'

DDW's January Challenge Day 1 : White

Happy New Year everyone.

On New Year's Day in Kirkwall, the Ba' is played. Two teams. One Ball. No rules. It is that simple and primordial. It is violent. It is political. It is a spectacle to watch.

This guy is one of the directors on the sidelines - the spotters of the ball. Shouting orders at the teams and giving directions. I have seen him many years in a row - always in the same red and white shirt and always barking orders.

The Doonies won this year...