One of the unexpected outcomes from the New Scots Heritage Fun Day Wordsmith Crafts arranged was the birth of a new musical instrument.
The New Scots had lots of interesting discussions with Galloway Longfhada Vikings. Because many of the “Vikings” are crafters, and because they use primitive materials and techniques, there is a lot to share worldwide about methods and materials.
One musician in particular really missed his Watta. The Wordsmith Crafts Studio is a place where many of the materials which would have been common in Viking Era Galloway can be found. It just so happened that we had almost everything needed to make the instrument, from rawhide to sections of branch of the correct shapes.
There is a musical showcase planned where we will get to hear the results!
