Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
Just a point to keep in mind, but most Orcadians (and Shetlanders, for that matter) don't think of themselves as "Scottish", but look instead to their Norse roots and heritage first. There's never really been a strong tradition of kilt-wearing in Orkney:

I should have known that. Naturally after I made my post and then began looking up tartans I discovered this fact.

Yep -- the Norse roots -- which is why they brew an ale called 'Skull Splitter'

Oh well -- still learning!

Tony