A compilation of memories of Pharay, gathered by Billy Cardno. A new 2024 revised and updated edition with a spine, including a new chapter on John Angus Harcus who lived on the island from the age of 15. Paperback, A4 with colour photos.
Square Photographic Christmas Card with an image of St Magnus Cathedral in the snow on the front. Blank inside, with envelope, 15.5 x 15.5cm. Photograph by canadiangirl_abroad (instagram).
Square Photographic Christmas Card with an image of Creel Boats in Kirkwall Harbour in the snow and 'Merry Christmas' on the front. Blank inside, with envelope, 15.5 x 15.5cm. Photograph by canadiangirl_abroad (instagram).
Square Photographic Christmas Card with an image of The Italian Chapel in the snow and 'Merry Christmas' on the front. Blank inside, with envelope, 15.5 x 15.5cm. Photograph by canadiangirl_abroad (instagram).
Square Photographic Christmas Card with an image of Yesnaby Castle sea stack in the snow and 'Merry Christmas' on the front. Blank inside, with envelope, 15.5 x 15.5cm. Photograph by canadiangirl_abroad (instagram).
Six Decades of the Scottish Air Ambulance Service. By Iain Hutchison. Hardback.
British Aviation History in Old Photographs. By Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume. Paperback.
The third book in the Andy from Orkney series. By Nan Meriweather. Hardback.
Volume IV: 1917: Year of Crisis. The acclaimed history of the Royal navy in the First World War era. By Arthur J Marder, introduction by Barry Gough. Paperback.
The Twenty-Year Fire of Revival That Swept Scotland 1858-79. Continuing Tom Lennie's compelling historical series on Scottish revival movements. Paperback.
"The Storm Witch" is a novelette based on fact: Janet Forsyth our main character in the story was born around 1604 on Westray, one of Orkney's most northern islands. By Molly Mack. Paperback.
The Life and Death of Britain's Most Famous War Minister. By David Laws. Hardback.
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.
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A selection of traditional tunes compiled by the Orkney Traditional Music Project. A4 spiral bound paperback.
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A unique volume that focuses solely on almost 200 birds you are most likely to find in Orkney. Pocket Edition.
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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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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.
A fisherman's guide to the excellent trout fishing potential of the Orkney Islands. By Stan Headley. A5 booklet.
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