Guide books for throughout Orkney
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...
From the dramatic turquoise bays of Orkney to the peaty lochs of the Cairngorns, the thundering waterfalls of Skye to the calm depths of a reservoir in the Pentlands. Locals who know the secrets of their patch share over 100 spectacular dookin' spots across Scotland. Hardback.
Including when and where to see them. Handy pocket-sized paperback book. By Tim Dean.
Cambridge Country Geographies reissued 1920s Guide. By J.G.F Moodie Heddle & T. Mainland.
A pocket size guide with 40 coast and country walks all over Orkney. By John Fergusson.
Including when and where to see them. Handy pocket-sized paperback book. By Tim Dean.
A peedie comprehensive guide book to Orkney. By Charles Tait. Paperback.
Combining in-depth history and wildlife information along with insider tips and stories of everyday island life and culture. An essential handbook for anyone planning a trip to this magical archipelago.
Wildflowers by habitat - from shore to hilltop. A unique and colourful journey through ten flower-rich habitats from sea level to the summit of Ward Hill on Hoy. Pocket Edition.
Easy-to-use, highly informative photographic field guide that introduces a great variety of geological structures.
An informative guide book to Shetland. By Charles Tait. Third edition. Paperback.
A souvenir collection of miscellaneous Orkney scenes. Published by The Orcadian, photos by Tom O'Brien. Paperback.