Orkney island welcomes first baby in more than three decades
Summary
A baby named Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford was born last week on North Ronaldsay, the most northerly island of Orkney, marking the first birth there in over 30 years. The family, who live partly in Costa Rica, celebrated the event with local traditions, including raising a flag and sharing whisky with islanders.Key Facts
- Duncan was born on September 15, 2026, on North Ronaldsay island in Orkney.
- This is the first baby born on the island since August 1992.
- The parents, Jorge Suarez and Alice Traill Ford, split their time between Costa Rica and Orkney.
- Duncan was born in Holland House, a family home built by Alice’s ancestors in 1727.
- The island is accessible only by a 20-minute plane ride or a nearly 3-hour ferry trip from Kirkwall.
- To celebrate the birth, the family raised a flag, shared whisky, and gave islanders bottles with four-leaf clovers and local shells called Groatie Buckies.
- Alice named the baby after her grandfather Duncan, a former local leader, to continue his legacy.
- The family plans to return to Costa Rica but intends for Duncan to visit North Ronaldsay regularly.
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