Skara Brae: The Great Scottish Midden Off

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Zjara
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Well, I've visited both the Orkney Islands and Skara Brae itself, at the Winter Solstice, so seems like I'll be giving this game a try!
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CapBlah
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As one that played Baird's Tale on Apple Laser 2, as a kid, Skara Brae catches my eyes easily. Will give it a go
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breffy_cfc
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Surely “Stuck In The Midden With You” would be a more appropriate announcement title?
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kjduffy
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andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/
Beat me to it :-) I'm sure whatever language the neolithic inhabitants spoke, it wouldn't have sounded like they were reciting Burns poetry...
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LadyLissa
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andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/
Love this historical comment! Also, great tutorial; thanks!
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andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/
Much appreciated :-)
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Language is a source of misunderstanding. (Antoine de Saint-Exupery: The Little Prince) But it is also the source of understanding - it all depends on how you use it. :-)
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MarkUllman
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kjduffy wrote: ↑05 March 2026, 19:34
andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/
Beat me to it :-) I'm sure whatever language the neolithic inhabitants spoke, it wouldn't have sounded like they were reciting Burns poetry...
I would think the comment is not so much about language than it is about culture and identity - which admittedly comprises language...
The British Isles have been much trodden upon over the millenia and centuries. The boardgame Britannia illustrates that beautifully.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia
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Meisie84
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Really looking forward to trying this, so glad to have it available, thank you
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This is a fantastic game with catchy artwork, dripping with theme, and I really enjoy the BGA adaptation. Great work to all involved!
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