The 17th May is Norwegian Constitution Day, when the Norwegians remember gaining their independence from Denmark. It's celebrated all over Norway, and in Orkney. Orkney, perhaps even more than Shetland, is proud of its Viking heritage and links with Norway are long lasting and close.
We get a lot of Norwegian visitors for Constitution Day, some of whom sail over in their own boats and then take part in the Constitution Parade, known as the Tog, many of them in traditional dress. It's a colourful thing to see. We missed it this year because it was on a Sunday, and therefore took place before the Cathedral Service and really it takes us all our time to turn up for that on time on a normal Sunday let alone an hour early to watch the Tog.
Never mind, I did take a picture of the Norwegian Flag flying from our Town Hall. I can assure you it really is the Norwegian flag although it's not very clear. I should have zoomed, as it were.
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