Billy Cardno served as a cabin boy on the S.S Earl Thorfinn from 1958 until 1961. Here we share his memories of that time, from his first steps on the deck to the ship's final days. A revised and extended reprint of Sailing With Steam. A5 booklet.
A ninth volume commemorating the Victims of the Orkney Witchcraft Trials. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
Skara Brae official souvenir guide book. From Historic Scotland.
A second volume of historical and archaeological papers relating to Orkney. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
The first volume of historical and archaeological papers relating to Orkney. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
1st Sinclair Earl of Orkney, 9th Baron of Rosslyn. 1345-1400. A Case Study Investigation of His Life. By Vicki A. Hild. Paperback.
Peter Baxter takes a new approach to the history of the Franklin Expedition, from the perspective of John Rae and Lady Franklin, and their embroiled dispute over what fate the crew met. Paperback.
Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt. By Laird Scranton. Paperback.
This book is not intended to be anything more than an attempt to record the lives and deeds of the local servicemen who lost their lives in the two World Wars. A remarkable book which involved meticulous research. Although relating to South Ronaldsay in Orkney it covers a wide field. By G. L. Esson. Paperback.
The Orkney Book of Runes explores the exciting stories of the more than fifty runic inscriptions found in the Orkney Islands By Ragnhild Ljosland. Paperback.
This book follows in Hossack’s footsteps and reveals the town’s development, primarily from 1900 to 2000. It describes the businesses that traded, their owners and a few of the characters that have added colour to the town’s history. By G. D. Partner. Hardback.