Orkney - At the edge of darkness and light. By Gabrielle Barnby. Paperback.
A biography of Captain Cromarty (hailing from South Ronaldsay, Orkney), and his extraordinary life as mariner, pioneer settler, farmer, harbour pilot, navigator and explorer and respected citizen in colonial New South Wales. By Leslie Kilmartin. Paperback.
HG-79: Taking The Fight to Hitler's U-Boats. 'This gripping story of a vitally important wartime convoy battle is long overdue' Dan Snow. By local author Angus Konstam. Hardback.
This book attempts to trace the origin of the placenames of Orkney - hills, coastal forms, farms, cottages and fields. By Gregor Lamb. Hardback. Paperback available here.
A tale of survival and a tragic love story of a woman who never wanted to give up hope. By Bo Harris. Paperback.
Includes ten stunning patterns that highlight the versatility and beauty of Shetland wool, Fair Isle, & lace knitting... Whether you’re drawn to natural hues or bold colours, intricate lace, or the careful positioning of Fair Isle motifs, we hope these pages inspire you to pick up your needles, raid your wool stashes, and immerse yourself in the...
This calendar features photos of wildlife that Raymond has photographed in Orkney over the past year, including Orca, Grey Seal, Brown Hare and Redshank in some of the beautiful light we find throughout the year. The photo pages are A4 but opens to A3 with date boxes to write in.
A collection of prose, poetry and art work around the theme of mental health and wellbeing produced by people who live in Orkney. Paperback.
A busy year in the life of a boy who lives at Kirbuster in Birsay in the late 16th century. By Margaret Tait Flaws. With illustrations by Bridget Woodford. Paperback.
Orkney v Shetland - the story of the Junior Inter-County. 1947-2008. The Junior Inter County Sports is a unique annual contest between Orkney and Shetland, in which youngsters under the age of 18 proudly represent their island group against the "auld enemy". By Jockie Wood. Hardback.
Selected poems, newspaper and magazine articles, plays, short stories, children's stories, essays and observations: 1966-2007. From Papa Westray-based writer Jim Hewitson.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Series Map. Orkney - covering Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre. 1:25 000 4cm to 1km - 2 1/2 inches to 1 mile Now includes mobile download. Active Waterproof Version available here.