Nov 8, 20225 minJohn T. Laurenson, fisherman and boatbuilder, 1876-1950 Back in July I met the grandson of the Burra boatbuilder John Thomas Laurenson, who also happens to be called John. Over a cup of tea...
Jul 30, 20205 minTales fae da NoostDuring our Caain da Noosts lockdown project we have been delighted to receive stories from across Shetland. What follows next are just a ...
Apr 19, 20205 minNess Yoal builders: chips and shavings by Dr Adrian OslerBare mention of the Ivy LK237 is quite sufficient to throw this author back over forty years in time, to a couple of days of dank summertime
Feb 19, 20203 minNess Yoals The Ness yoal is a type of six-oared boat, originally designed and used for commercial dorro (handline) saithe fishing. ...