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The family data was compiled by Thomas Johnstone Brown and his wife Janice Steele Brown with the help of data collecting by Thomas's sister Margaret Brown Fletcher since her first trip in 1999 and over the past 18 years of several trips to Orkney, Scotland by all. Hardback.
The Life and Times of Joseph Clouston, Gold Coast Merchant and Harray Laird. By Virginia Schroder. Paperback.
Formed in the aftermath of World War One, the Kirkwall City Pipe Band celebrated its Centenary in 2019. This commemorative book follows the Band's development over the last 100 years.
The story of Brough, one of the bigger farms and estates on the remote island of Westray. By Kirsty Sinclair and Mark Fressson. Paperback.
Reveals the amazing story of William Balfour Baikie, a largely forgotten explorer and naturalist who forged his way into West Africa and its history. By Wendell McConnaha. Paperback.
A compilation of memories of Pharay, gathered by Billy Cardno. Paperback, A4 booklet with colour photos.
We at Shapinsay Kirk believe that our island is an ideal place for quiet contemplation and meditation - perfect for recharging your batteries. We wanted to offer you a selection of routes (walking, running, cycling, driving, swimming, singing, or paddling!) to facilitate such a quiet time and help you get to know our island better. A wellbeing initiative...
This book is a celebration of the Orkney Yole. It has been compiled by members of the OYA and contains both contemporary and historical photographs of the various types of yole that have been sailed over the years. There are also chapters explaining the history, evolution and construction, together with first hand reminiscences from sailors of these...
This is a book about abandoned places: ghost towns and exclusion zones, no man's lands and fortress islands - and what happens when humans leave and nature is allowed to reclaim its place. Featuring the Orkney island of Swona. By Cal Flyn. Paperback.
Ranging across three centuries and much of the world, Farstraers takes us on a journey into the lives of the Orcadians who found themselves at a distance from, or out of step with, the archipelago they called home. By Jocelyn Rendall. Paperback.
One of the original fifteen 'W' children sheds a new light on the notorious Orkney child abuse scandal. By Henry R Willsher. Paperback.