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

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

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Kirkwall Men’s New Year’s Day Ba gets under way between the Uppies and the Doonies #uppies #doonies #kirkwall | The Scotsman

The Kirkwall Ba’ - A Tradition Like No Other! Every Christmas and New Year’s Day, the streets of Kirkwall come alive as locals gather for the legendary Ba’ game - a centuries-old traditional game between the Uppies and the Doonies. One leather ball, no rules, two goals, and only one clear route that the Ba’ will decide - but in which direction? It’s raw, intense, historic… and truly one of Scotland’s most unique festive games! ✨ If experiencing the Kirkwall Ba’ is on your bucket list, now’s the