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Holmie Day

2025-01-05 · 8 min · Not rated

Documentary

A short film documenting the dying tradition of Holmie Day, where islanders on Papa Westray, in Orkney, sail across to the nearby uninhabited island to shear the sheep.

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Directors
Brian McClave
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Neil RendallHimself

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