Fiction, folklore and poetry set in, or about, Orkney.
Subcategories
Novels from local authors from Orkney or Orkney-based.
Novels based in Orkney, by authors from far and wide.
Poets from, and inspired by, Orkney.
Explore the rich folklore and mythology of Orkney.
A collection of poems & writings celebrating the centenary of George Mackay Brown (1921-1996). Edited by Jim Mackintosh & Paul S Philippou. Paperback.
The first full survey of literary writing from and around the Orkney Islands and charts the development of this distinctively Orcadian strand within Scottish literature and shows how the archipelago, rather than the nation, can indeed be the defining locus of a compact and vibrant literary tradition. Paperback. By Simon W. Hall.
A Novel of The Scottish Independence Referendum. The year is 2037 and the world is plagued by drought, war, vast migrations of people from the arid lands and resultant social and economic meltdown... By Jim Hewitson.
By Barbara Stevenson. This collection features brand new stories, as well as "Where the Ocean Meets the Sky" and "The One-armed Bandit", finalists of the contest Beyond Realities I and II. Paperback.
Set amidst the spectacular scenery of the Orkney Islands, Gabrielle Barnby's skilfully plotted first novel is a beautifully understated story of deception and forgiveness, love and redemption.
These classic tales of war and love, power and cunning, magic and destiny are artfully retold by renowned storyteller Isabel Wyatt. Suitable for children and adults. Paperback.
The traditional Orkney tale told by Tom Muir. Illustrated by Bridget Woodford. Orkney Traditional Tales, Book 1. An A5 booklet. Suitable for adults and children.
Orkney local Helen Davis's debut novel, an elegant tale of murder, seduction, vengeance, and the value of a good friendship.
Orkney's Neolithic Epic - Skara - The Fourth Wave. Written and illustrated by Andrew Appleby. Paperback.
Novel set in Stromness, Ed Beech is one half of Beech Building Services. He's based in Bermondsey but no job's too small, no distance too great. So when he's asked to do some work on a house in Orkney, he... takes off. By Peter Benson. Paperback.