“Christmas Day in Stromness was observed as a public holiday, all places of business being closed. The public bars were not open at any time of the day, as they used to be.”
Christmas Past: The Stromness Ba of 1913
“At 10am The Boy’s Ba’ was thrown up and after a severe struggle, was carried to the South End”
Christmas Past: The Model Yacht Regatta of 1933
In 1933 A model yacht regatta was held on Bignold Sailing Pond in Kirkwall. It was organised by the Kirkwall and Holm model sailing club and lasted for 6 hours, starting at 10 in the morning and not finishing until 4pm.
Weather Forecast: Bright and cold with scattered wintry showers
A widespread frost early in the day with winds mostly light. Maximum temperature 4 °C.