All about Orkney Life, people and places - then and now.
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Dialect and Language.
Aspects of Orkney. This is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about the Orkney Islands, covering their archaeology and history, and the characteristics and way of life of the island people through the centuries. It is the result of a combined effort of a team of scholars from various disciplines. Edited by R. J. Berry and H. N. Firth. Hardback.
An Orkney Anthology. The Orkney Islands have produced a remarkable number of talented writers through the years. This anthology gathers together material from a variety of sources, to give a flavour of Orkney and its writing. Edited by Howie Firth. Hardback.
Revered George Low 1747-95. By Olaf D. Cuthbert. Hardback.
A fresh and engaging exploration of Scotland's architectural heritage, told through Emmerson's unique personal lens. Featuring many places in Orkney. Paperback. By Roger Emmerson.
'The Holocaust, My Family and Me' In this moving memoir, Miriam Landor shares her family's harrowing experiences of the Holocaust and the lasting impact this dark chapter of history had on the generations that followed. By Miriam Landor. Paperback.
A compilation of memories of Pharay, gathered by Billy Cardno. A new 2024 revised and updated edition with a spine, including a new chapter on John Angus Harcus who lived on the island from the age of 15. Paperback, A4 with colour photos.
Join Orkney Uncovered Tour Guide Kinlay Francis on this hilarious virtual tour around the Orkney Islands and discover that not only are there some bonkers questions but some cracking answers too! By Kinlay Francis. Paperback.
An Orkney Heritage Society Oral History Project. Tom Rendall, Annie Thuesen and Spencer Rosie. Foreword by Lord Wallace. Paperback.
The Story of the Isle of Sanday Knitters. By Sandra Towrie. Paperback.