The Linklater Brothers from Upper Braebuster

Photographs of the 5 Linklater brothers from Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

Jock’s family still farm Upper Braebuster in Deerness.

Alfie remained in Orkney

James served in the British Army and subsequently emigrated to Canada.

Robert emigrated to Canada pre-1914 and served with the Canadian Army.

David was killed in Salonika on 18 January 1918 His 4 brothers survived World War1.

Deerness