Live on Martha’s Vineyard long enough and you might pick up some strong opinions about what makes the Island unique. And for every other island out there, we imagine there are plenty of locals with some equally strong opinions. So, we decided to call them up and ask them about the island they call home.

THE ISLAND: The Orkney Islands, Scotland

THE ISLANDER: Stuart Brown

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Live on Martha’s Vineyard long enough and you might pick up some strong opinions about what makes Islanders unique.

Vivian Ewing

Live on Martha’s Vineyard long enough and you might pick up some strong opinions about what makes Islanders unique.

Vivian Ewing

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Live on Martha’s Vineyard long enough and you might pick up some strong opinions about what makes Islanders unique.

Vivian Ewing

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