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Orkney Days
Having married an Orcadian crofter in 1961, Christine Muir became part of the tiny island community of North Ronaldsay, where she and her husband raised their four children.
£ 9.99 -
The Orcadians
Blood can mean everything. And it can mean nothing. By C.R.C Campbell. Paperback.
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Fair Isle's 'Garden Birds'
To the ornithologist, Fair Isle really is something special. With his wife Sue, John Holloway ran the Fair Isle shop from December, 1977, until October, 1983. During that time the author built up a collection of field sketches of the island's birds and it is from this collection that most of the illustrations in this book are taken. By John Holloway....
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To Fair Isle and Back
Where to watch birds? On Stronsay! Published in 1995. Written and illustrated by John Holloway. Paperback.
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Orkney Bird Report 2024
The annual Orkney Bird Report for 2024. By the Orkney Bird Report Committee. Paperback.
£ 12.00
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Orkney and Shetland Weather Words
A comparative dictionary. Glep-de-wadder: a bright piece of rainbow at some distance from the sun. By John W. Scott. Paperback.
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Shetland - Mainland Central - 467 - OS...
Ordnance Survey Explorer Series Map Shetland - Mainland Central - covering Lerwick, Papa Stour and Foula. 1:25 000 4cm to 1km - 2 1/2 inches to 1 mile
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Walking On The Orkney and Shetland Isles
80 walks in the northern isles. Paperback. By Graham Uney.
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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.
£ 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.
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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 Orkney Collection: 55 tunes from the...
A selection of traditional tunes compiled by the Orkney Traditional Music Project. A4 spiral bound paperback.
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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".
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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