Tag: ferries

  • The Vore Tullye: the Sea Mither versus Teran

    The Vore Tullye: the Sea Mither versus Teran

    The Vore Tullye: the Sea Mither versus Teran The Vore Tullye, or Spring Struggle, is a mythical battle between two primal nature deities described in the folklore of the Northern Isles of Scotland. It takes place every year, in March. The Sea Mither is a benevolent spirit who calms the wind, stills the seas, and…

  • Cartoon: Tavish Scott and the PFI Ferry debacle

    Cartoon: Tavish Scott and the PFI Ferry debacle

    Tavish Scott and the PFI Ferry debacle This cartoon first appeared in the January 2018 edition of iScot magazine. It accompanies an article by Fiona Grahame of The Orkney News called “Owre the ferry tae the islands.” The subject of the article is the provision of lifeline ferry services in the Northern Isles, which has…