The story of World War I, and how a remote group of islands off the north of Scotland became 'the principal maritime centre of a world in conflict' and one of the most strongly fortified and most heavily controlled areas in the country. By Geoffrey Stell. Hardback.
This edition of William Thomson's acclaimed book contains a wealth of new material. Important discoveries shed light on the Picts, the Vikings, Medieval Orkney, the Reformation and the Stewart earldom, as well as many aspects of more recent centuries.
Including when and where to see them. Handy pocket-sized paperback book. By Tim Dean.
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...
Packed with images accompanied by informative captions, this book is by no means an academic volume, more a collection of wonderful photos taken by some of Orkney’s enthusiastic cetacean followers. by Graham Cambell, Robert Foubister & Martyn Lennie. All proceeds to RNLI.
A new and updated version of Orkney: A Historical Guide by Caroline Wickham-Jones. By Caroline Wickham-Jones. 2015 updated edition. paperback.
This book follows in Hossack’s footsteps and reveals the town’s development, primarily from 1900 to 2000. It describes the businesses that traded, their owners and a few of the characters that have added colour to the town’s history. By G. D. Partner. Hardback.
Eday's rich history and heritage, and that of the Hebden family of Carrick House By Rosemary Hebden. Hardback.
The strange and unusual fable of how haggis puddings appeared on our table. The perfect bedtime story for peedie folk. By Michelle Robertson.
The Orkney Book of Runes explores the exciting stories of the more than fifty runic inscriptions found in the Orkney Islands By Ragnhild Ljosland. Paperback.
Orkney and German High Seas Fleet. This fascinating book focuses on the centenary conference - Scapa 100: The Orkney Story. The book explores internment, the 'afterlives' of objects, legacies and the continued influence the scuttling still has today. This chronicle is enhanced with historic photographs, a plethora of recovered objects and wonderful seabed...
The first comprehensive survey of the work of Sylvia Wishart. With an essay by Mel Gooding.