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The Viking Age in Scotland
Studies in Scottish Scandinavian archaeology. Edited by Tim Horne, Elizabeth Pierce and Rachel Barrowman. Paperback.
£ 24.99 -
Orkney Archaeology Review 2025
The 2025 Review covers work done at the Ness of Brodgar and others, by archaeologists across the country. Paperback. Orkney Archaeology Society.
£ 10.00 -
Land. Home. Life.
'Quanterness Farmhouse is where I grew up... The house was built on land packed with history, the hillside has been home to many people and animals and is still full of life to this day. Let's learn more.' Written and illustrated by Britt Harcus. Coloured illustrations throughout. Children's book. Orkney history. Hardback.
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Orkney Scenic Appointment 2026 Calendar
Slimline appointment version of the Scenic Appointment calendar. With a selection of images of Orkney scenery by the Orkney Camera Club. Lined with space for writing. 2025. 32 x 14cm. (Same images as Scenic 2026 Calendar.) Orkney From Above 2026 Calendar here.
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PRE-ORDER SIGNED COPY - THE WEDDING PARTY
SIGNED COPY PRE-ORDER, author signing on Saturday 31ts May. Signed copies will be posted out on the following Monday. By Lorna Dounaeva. Paperback.
£ 9.99 -
Orkney Scenic 2026 Calendar
Our hugely popular yearly Scenic Calendar with a selection of images of Orkney scenery by the Orkney Camera Club. 2026. 3 months to view. 30 x 21cm. Orkney Scenic Appointment 2026 Calendar here. Orkney From Above 2026 calendar available here.
£ 7.49
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Shetland - Your Essential Travel Guide
Dive in and explore Shetland, in all its elemental, breathtaking and alluring beauty. With stunning colour photographs and more than 250 pages. It offers readers a unique perspective on exploring Shetland. Paperback. By Laurie Goodlad.
£ 25.00 -
Shetland: 40 Coast and Country Walks
A pocket size guide with 40 coast and country walks all over Orkney. By Paul and Helen Webster.
£ 6.99 -
The Cod Hunters
The incredible story of the Shetlanders who fished for cod around Faroe, Rockall, Iceland and Greenland. By John Goodlad.
£ 15.00 -
Shetland - North Mainland - 3 - OS...
Ordnance Survey Landranger Series Map. Shetland - covering North Mainland. 1:50 000 2cm to 1km - 1 1/4 inches to 1 mile
£ 12.99
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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.
£ 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 -
Orkney Scenic 2025 Calendar
Our hugely popular yearly Scenic Calendar with a selection of images of Orkney scenery by the Orkney Camera Club. 2025. 3 months to view. 30 x 21cm. 2025 Appointment version here. 2025 Aerial Calendar here.
£ 3.47 -
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.
£ 25.00 -
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 -
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
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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.
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