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Storm's Edge
Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney. A new history of the Orkney Islands that delves deep into island politics, folk beliefs and community memory on the geographical edge of Britain. By Peter Marshall. Paperback.
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Star Born
Featuring Orkney - this saga culminates in a battle of galactic dimensions with Airna pulling down her massive powers through the magical conduit of the ancient standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar on the island of Orkney and the brightest magical star in our skies, Arcturus. by Eric Mackay Paperback.
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The Orkney Pocket Book of the Oysterplant
Including when and where to see them. Handy pocket-sized paperback book. By Tim Dean.
£ 4.99 -
SOUND AFFECTS
How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet. By Julian Treasure. Hardback.
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Northern Scotland, Orkney & Shetland - 1 -...
Ordnance Survey Map. Northern Scotland, Orkney & Shetland, 1, OS Road Map. 1:250 000 scale, 1cm to 2.5km - 1 inch to 4 miles.
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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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Shetland Pocket Map
Collins Shetland pocket map. The perfect way to explore the Shetland Islands.
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Shetland - South Mainland - 4 - OS...
Ordnance Survey Landranger Series Map. Shetland - covering South 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.
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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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