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A photographic and written experience of the Puffins time ashore on the island of Stronsay. By Bill Hodgson. Paperback.
In the first half of the 19th century, thousands of women and girls were employed throughout Orkney plaiting straw. 'The Strawplaiters of Orkney' reveals the forgotten history of the working lives of women and girls in the islands. By Fiona Grahame. Paperback.
PRE-ORDER FOR EARLY DECEMBER Packed with images accompanied by informative captions, this book is by no means an academic volume, more a collection of wonderful photos taken by some of Orkney’s enthusiastic cetacean followers. by Graham Cambell, Robert Foubister & Martyn Lennie. All proceeds to RNLI.
A collection of Christmas cards sent by George Mackay Brown to his niece, with original seasonal poems composed for the occasion and especially commissioned illustrations. Hardback. George Mackay Brown.
This book pulls together, for the first time, the disparate threads of Stanley Cursiter's life and career as an artist and public figure of national importance. Born in Kirkwall, Orkney, in 1887, and described as a 'renaissance man' and a 'rare spirit', Cursiter was remarkable for the range of his accomplishments and sheer painterly skill. By Pamela...
Orkney Drawings 1968-1977. With topographical and historical texts by Bryce Wilson. Paperback.
Charting William Sichel's incredible running career in moving detail, the trials and tribulations as well as the stunning successes. By William Sichel. Paperback.
A book for coastal gardeners off all ages and levels of experience. It contains descriptions, cultural instructions and propagation methods for over 1,700 plants, chapters on creating shelter, improving drainage, pests and diseases, maintenance and gardening for wildlife, as well as a list of common names and a glossary of botanical terms. By Rosa...
Reproducing the known work of Robert Williamson. By Mary Macgregor. Ringbound paperback.
Beautifully photographed. A collection of over 60 recipes that puts the best of Shetland produce front and centre and will inspire you to create delicious and tasty meals at home. By Marian Armitage.