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.
Blood can mean everything. And it can mean nothing. By C.R.C Campbell. Paperback.
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....
Where to watch birds? On Stronsay! Published in 1995. Written and illustrated by John Holloway. Paperback.
The annual Orkney Bird Report for 2024. By the Orkney Bird Report Committee. Paperback.
Leisure and tourist map featuring places of tourist and historic interest. Orkney and Shetland. 1:160 000 scale. 2 1/2 miles to 1 inch.
Orkney and Shetland by The Institute of Geological Sciences.
Ordnance Survey Landranger Series Map. Shetland - covering South Mainland. 1:50 000 2cm to 1km - 1 1/4 inches to 1 mile
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
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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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.
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HMS Hampshire and Lord Kitchener on 5 June 1916, with an objective review of the many books, press cuttings and copious unpublished records now available.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.
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.
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.
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