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2026 Naturally Orkney Calendar
This calendar features Raymond Besant's personal choice of new photos of wildlife and scenery that he has photographed in Orkney over the past year. The photo pages are A4 but opens to A3 with date boxes to write in.
£ 15.00 -
2026 Bold Figure Calendar
2026 Bold Figure calendar with tearable pages for each month. 30x21cm
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SIGNED COPY PRE-ORDER: The Peedie Carrot...
SIGNED COPY PRE-ORDER: In-shop signing 24th October. Unsigned copies can be ordered here for shipping straight away. Filled with recipes, as well as hints and tips to inspire your own carrot concoctions! By Liz Ashworth. A5 Booklet.
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The Lost Flock
Rare wool, wild isles & one woman's journey to save Scotland's original sheep. By Jane Cooper. Paperback.
£ 12.99 -
The Peedie Carrot Recipe Book
Filled with recipes, as well as hints and tips to inspire your own carrot concoctions! SIGNED COPIES can be ordered here, available to be posted out on 28th October. By Liz Ashworth. A5 Booklet.
£ 2.00 -
Orkney Pocket Map - Collins
Collins Orkney Pocket Map. The perfect way to explore Orkney. Clear mapping at 2.7 miles to 1 inch. Top tourist attractions located. Information about places to visit. Folded paper.
£ 3.99
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Shetland Pocket Map
Collins Shetland pocket map. The perfect way to explore the Shetland Islands.
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Orkney & Shetland - OS Pathfinder Book -...
Ordnance Survey Pathfinder series. Outstanding Circular Walks in Orkney & Shetland. - 28 Great country walks from 1 3/4 to 6 3/4 miles. - Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps. - GPS references for all routes. Paperback book.
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Shetland - Mainland North West - 469 - OS...
Ordnance Survey Explorer Series Map Shetland - Mainland North West - covering North Roe & Sullom Voe. 1:25 000 4cm to 1km - 2 1/2 inches to 1 mile
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Shetland - Mainland North East - 468 - OS...
Ordnance Survey Explorer Series Map Shetland - Mainland North East - covering Whalsay & Out Skerries. 1:25 000 4cm to 1km - 2 1/2 inches to 1 mile
£ 12.99
Best Sellers
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The Ness of Brodgar: As It Stands
A comprehensive account of the Ness of Brodgar excavations. The 3rd volume in the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute research series, featuring contributions from institute staff as well as specialists from around the world. Edited by Nick Card, Mark Edmonds & Anne Mitchell. Hardback.
£ 35.99 -
Three-month subscription to The Orcadian...
Important: Orcadian Newspapers must be ordered separately from books in their own order. (Price excluding postage) A three-month subscription to the print edition of The Orcadian newspaper.
£ 28.60 -
The Orkney Collection: 55 tunes from the...
A selection of traditional tunes compiled by the Orkney Traditional Music Project. A4 spiral bound paperback.
£ 15.00 -
Current edition of The Orcadian Newspaper
Note: by default, the current edition of The Orcadian is selected for this product. If you wish to order the next new edition ahead of time please change the "Orcadian Edition" dropdown below to "Next New Edition".
£ 2.20 -
The Orkney Book of Birds - Pocket Edition
A unique volume that focuses solely on almost 200 birds you are most likely to find in Orkney. Pocket Edition.
£ 10.99 -
Twelve-month subscription to The Orcadian...
Important: Orcadian Newspapers must be ordered separately from books in their own order. (Price excluding postage) A 12-month subscription to the print edition of The Orcadian newspaper.
£ 104.00 -
Six-month subscription to The Orcadian...
Important: Orcadian Newspapers must be ordered separately from books in their own order. (Price excluding postage) A six-month subscription to the print edition of The Orcadian newspaper.
£ 54.60 -
HMS Hampshire: a Century of Myths and...
Twelve authors with local knowledge pool their expertise to sort fact from fiction surrounding the loss of the cruiser HMS Hampshire and Lord Kitchener on 5 June 1916, with an objective review of the many books, press cuttings and copious unpublished records now available. Shortlisted for Mountbatten Maritime Media Award 2017. Hardback.
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The Giddy Limit: Not Quite Tenth...
Giddy Limit Cartoon Strips from 'The Orcadian'. The massively popular creator of 'The Orcadian' cartoon strip Giddy Limit publishes his second book, which is sure to be another best seller. By Alex Leonard.
£ 14.99 -
Trout Fishing Guide to Orkney
A fisherman's guide to the excellent trout fishing potential of the Orkney Islands. By Stan Headley. A5 booklet.
£ 4.95
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About The Orcadian Bookshop
Here at The Orcadian Bookshop we are passionate about all things books, especially our extensive range of Orkney-related fiction and non-fiction titles. In addition to our vast selection of local books, we also stock a large range of fiction, ranging from the classics to the latest best-sellers.
We also have shelves full of history, nature, cookery and children’s and young adults’ books to mention a few. If you can't find a title you are looking for, please ask one of the friendly members of our team, either in store, by telephone or via email. If we don't have what you are looking for in stock, we can order books directly from our supplier and even arrange to have them posted directly to you.
Our shop is located on Albert Street, just down the road from St. Magnus Cathedral, in the heart of Kirkwall’s historic city centre. If you are in Orkney please pop in, have a browse and say hello. We would love to see you. And, if you are unable to visit us in person, please browse our website, give us a call or email us with any enquiries.
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