Orkney 1942. Forbidden lovers, divided by war, united by a secret act of creation. Based on an incredible true story, The Italian Chapel is a heartbreaking yet inspiring story of forbidden love, lifelong friendships and the triumph of the human spirit. By Phillip Paris. Paperback.
The story of the ships of Scapa Flow, their sinking and their salvage, using many previously unseen images of the recovery and subsequent removal of many of the German battleships and cruisers to Rosyth dockyard in Fife for breaking up. By Campbell McCutcheon. Paperback.
A memoir of intense physical and personal experience, exploring how swimming with seals, gulls and orcas in the cold waters off Orkney provided an escape from a series of life crises and help to deal with intolerable loss. By Victoria Whitworth. Shortlisted for the PEN Ackerley Prize. Paperback.
A creative A-Z journey of both the Orkney Islands and the alphabet, beautifully illustrated by Britt Harcus. Hardback.
After moving permanently to the island he's always dreamed of, Richard Clubley here sets out to capture the experience of life on Orkney... Paperback.
A selection of George Mackay Brown's seasonal short stories, many of which were commissioned by The Glasgow Herald and the Tablet. Paperback.
The annual Orkney Bird Report for 2020. By the Orkney Bird Report Committee. Paperback.
The history and the mystery of Orkney. Small paperback. By Hector McDonnell
The story of the vision and tenacity of one man - Andrew Banks, a quietly spoken Orkney farmer's son - who, with a tiny team of trusted colleagues and without a penny of public funds, started operating a new, frequent, cheap, short sea crossing between Orkney and the Scottish Mainland. By Ron N. Pederson. Paperback.
The Buildings of Westray - An Orkney Island's snapshot in time. 2023 second edition, a new 'snapshot in time' illustrating all the changes since the 2002 edition. Westray Heritage Trust. Hardback.