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The traditional Orkney tale told by Tom Muir....
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.
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.
One of the original fifteen 'W' children sheds a new light on the notorious Orkney child abuse scandal. By Henry R Willsher. Paperback.
In 1969, The Merkister Hotel at Harray, Orkney, was dilapidated, financially bust and unwanted. This book tells the story of how it was brought back to life after being bought by Heather Kerr. By Heather Meldrum Tuck. Paperrback.
Five years' worth of the popular Orkney Today 'trials of middle age' column by Les Cowan.
William Balfour (1719-1786), second laird of Trenaby married Elizabeth Covingtrie. They had eight children; the book focuses mainly on the lives of three sons: John, Thomas, and David. By R P Fereday Hardback
Tales of my travels from Alaska to New Zealand. By Kate Barrett. A4 Paperback.
A memoir of art, family and mental health' from an Orkney based author. By Samantha Clark. Paperback.
An Oral History. Ann Marwick spent many hours in the 1980/90s chatting to folk in North Ronaldsay and learning about the dialect, customs and lifestyles of the island in a bygone age... she has now harvested the best bits into North Ronaldsay Voices. Paperback.