Spring work in the West Side of Shetland was done according...
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Original Track ID
SA1970.252
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Summary
Spring work in the West Side of Shetland was done according to the the tides; a sowing custom.
Voar [spring] work and even activities like the setting of a hen with a clutch of eggs, were best undertaken at certain tides, owing to the moon's influence. Sowing customs varied from place to place, but an egg or small Shetland brunie [oatcake] was often placed at the bottom of the straw seed keshie [basket] to improve fertility. Jimmy Johnson is not sure what was done with the brunie after sowing was over.
Recording Location
County - Shetland
Parish - Sandsting
Island - Shetland Mainland
Village/Place - Reawick
Item Location
County - Shetland
Parish - Sandsting
Island - Shetland Mainland
Language
English, Scots
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Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good