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Kidnap Fury of the Smoking Lovers
Inventive, imaginative, page-turning, full of lyrical images and unexpected turns in the plot. The engaging story of three memorable characters and of unexpected love. By Peter Benson. Paperback. Author of The Stromness Dinner.
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BEAline to the Islands
The story of air services to offshore communities of the British Isles by British European Airways, its predecessors and successors. By Phil Lo Bao and Iain Hutchison. Paperback.
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Imray Chart C68: Cape Wrath to Wick and...
Plans included:Pierowall Harbour (1:40 000), Whitehall Harbour (1:25 000), Bay of Kirkwall (1:12 500), Stromness Harbour (1:12 500), Scrabster Harbour (1:7500), Wick Bay (1:10 000). March 2022 edition, the latest depths have been applied where available. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general...
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2023 Giddy Limit Calendar
With a great selection of humorous Giddy Limit cartoon strips by Alex Leonard, as featured weekly in The Orcadian newspaper. Lined days with space for writing appointments etc. 3 months to view. 30 x 21cm.
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Shetland: 40 Coast and Country Walks
A pocket size guide with 40 coast and country walks all over Orkney. By Paul and Helen Webster.
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The Corncrake
An Ecology of An Enigma. The first comprehensive and accessible account of the lifecycle and ecology of this fascinating bird. By Frank Rennie. Paperback.
£ 18.99
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Air Ambulance
Six Decades of the Scottish Air Ambulance Service. By Iain Hutchison. Hardback.
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Scotland's Aviation History
British Aviation History in Old Photographs. By Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume. Paperback.
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Andy from Orkney - Book Three: The Sea...
The third book in the Andy from Orkney series. By Nan Meriweather. Hardback.
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Lost to the Isles - Vol 3
Accounts of military aircraft accidents around the Scottish Isles. 1944. By David W Earl and Peter Dobson. Paperback.
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From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow - Vol II
Volume II: The War Years: To The Eve of Jutland 1914-1916. The acclaimed history of the Royal navy in the First World War era. By Arthur J Marder, introduction by Barry Gough. Paperback.
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From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow - Vol IV
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.
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Land of Many Revivals
Scotland's Extraordinary Legacy of Christian Revivals over Four Centuries, 1527-1857. A comprehensive chronology of Scottish awakenings from the revolutionary events of the Protestant Reformation right up to the early Victorian era of peace and prosperity. By Tom Lennie. Hardback.
£ 14.99
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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.
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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.
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The Man Who Bought a Navy: The Story of...
The story of what is regarded as the greatest achievement in the history of marine salvage. By Gerald Bowman. Hardback. (Was £14.99, now £10)
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The Giddy Limit: Fifteenth Anniversary Book
The fifteenth anniversary book of 'The Giddy Limit', a collection of the regular weekly comic strips from The Orcadian newspaper. By Alex Leonard.
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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.
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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 Orkney Collection: 55 tunes from the...
A selection of traditional tunes compiled by the Orkney Traditional Music Project. A4 spiral bound paperback.
£ 10.00 -
Current edition of The Orcadian Newspaper
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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.
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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.
£ 44.20
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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.
Children
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Made-Up Muck?
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The Boy with the Bronze Axe
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The Wind on the Moon
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Peedie Coo
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Peedie Selkie
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Peedie Bee
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Peedie Puffin
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Peedie Vole
£ 2.99
Orkney Souvenirs
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The Ba' - Uppie's Parker Pen
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The Ba' - Doonie's Parker Pen
£ 12.50 -
Window Sticker - Orkney Flag
£ 1.95
Orkney Maps
Cooking
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A Year in an Orkney Kitchen
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A Taste of Scotland's Islands
£ 20.00
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