This is Christmas Day in Orkney - the Kirkwall Ba' is back! This ancient tradition sees the Uppies and Doonies battle through the streets of the town every Christmas and New Year's Day. Follow The Orcadian for updates on today's games! | orkney.com

20K views · 526 reactions | In just a few hours time in Orkney, the festive spirit will be on hold and the Kirkwall Ba' game will be back  This annual tradition sees four games played across Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with the action sometimes lasting until the early evening. Read all about it ➡️ orkney.com/events/christmas-day-ba-2019 | orkney.com | Facebook

This is how we spend Christmas Day in Orkney! The annual Kirkwall Ba' game is underway on the streets of the town - follow Live Ba' updates for images and video from the day's play. And don't worry if you miss out, it happens all over again on New Year's Day! Find out more about this traditional game here - www.orkney.com/about/history/the-ba | orkney.com

122K views · 822 reactions | The Kirkwall Ba' Game on Orkney will be kicking off shortly. It’s a game in which two teams must fight through the streets of Kirkwall, carrying, kicking, or smuggling a leather ball towards their respective goals. In this clip from 1981, we hear a little bit about the game and an interesting tale about its origins. | BBC Archive | Facebook

Part 1 - History behind the Kirkwall Ba dates back to the Middle Ages also known as the Medieval Period. #earlhenrysinclairoforkney #kinghaakonvi #uppies #doonies #medievalhistory#middleages | Orkney Uncovered