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Switching on the Christmas lights: popular for obvious reasons, this annual event takes place outside the Cromarty Hall and includes a band, Father Christmas, mince pies and drinks.

The Festival of the Horse and Ploughing Match: one of Orkney’s unique occasions that dates back two centuries – https://calendarcustoms.com/articles/boys-ploughing-match-festival-of-the-horse/ and http://www.orkneyjar.com/tradition/festivalofhorse.htm.

South Ronaldsay and Burray Agricultural Show, a popular event for local farmers, communities and families – https://www.orkney.com/events/south-ronaldsay-and-burray-agricultural-show and https://www.facebook.com/SouthRonaldsayBurrayAgriculturalSociety. 

Details of community groups and activities can be found on the noticeboards at Robertsons, Doulls and the Old Trading Post.

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Exploring South Ronaldsay | A (very) brief history of South Ronaldsay | Five places you must experience in South Ronaldsay | Archaeological sites | Churches, chapels and churchyards | Events | Military sites | Mills | Museums | Nature in South Ronaldsay | St Margaret’s Hope | Schools and halls | Standing stones | Viewpoints | Walks