An eighth volume of historical and archaeological papers relating to Orkney. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
Diaries of an Orcadian Fighter Pilot. By Bobby Halcro
The Orkneyinga Saga story of St Magnus re-told and illustrated in this booklet for younger readers. By Michael D Whittles. Illustrations by Harald Nicholson.
The Geology and Landscapes of Scotland. In this book, Alan McKirdy traces Scotland's amazing geological journey, explaining for the non-specialist reader why the landscape looks the way it does today. By Alan McKirdy. Paperback, with photographs and diagrams throughout.
The story of a hardy race of farmers, fishermen and seafarers who over time suffered famine and plague, war and impressment, and raised large families to seek their fortune across the globe. By Bryce Wilson. Hardback.
A seventh volume, dedicated to the papers presented at the John Rae 200 Conference in Stromness in September 2013. Published by Orkney Heritage Society with Orkney Archaeological Trust. Paperback.
And the eccentric Sheriff Thoms. How one man's disputed fortune saved a Cathedral from ruin. By Paul Sutherland.
Bryce Wilson traces the town's colourful history over 400 years, with tales of merchant and entrepreneur, seafarer and explorer, whaler and fisherman, publican, pirate and privateer. Hardback.
An intriguing snapshot of crofting life in the county 130 years ago through evidence given to, what became known as, the Napier Commission, set up by the government to probe the plight of crofters in the Highlands and Islands. By William P.L. Thomson. Hardback.
Life in a 1950s School Hostel as remembered by Bertha M Fiddler. Paperback.