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
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