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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.
The strange and unusual fable of how haggis puddings appeared on our table. The perfect bedtime story for peedie folk. By Michelle Robertson.
A Further Portrait of deserted Orkney buildings. Photographs of peaceful places and structures by Keith Allardyce. Colour and texture, light and shade combine to snatch beauty from 'ruckles o' auld stanes,' and slowly mouldering interiors. Glimpses of past lives are preserved, their tales save from oblivion by the historian and writer, Tom Muir. 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...
Signed Indie Exclusive Hardback with Sprayed Edges PRE-ORDER Published 7th October 2025 Receive a FREE short story download from Ann Cleeves when you pre-order The Killing Stones. FREE 2nd class UK p&p! Important: 'The Killing Stones' must be ordered separately in it's own order, or your entire order will be shipped 6th October
EVENT & A COPY OF 'THE KILLING STONES' TICKET @ £25 (For 'EVENT ONLY' ticket @ £7 click here) Important: Tickets must be ordered separately from books in their own order. This is a physical ticket which will either need to be posted out, or you can select 'collect from shop' at checkout to collect from The Orcadian Bookshop at a later date.
The first comprehensive survey of the work of Sylvia Wishart. With an essay by Mel Gooding.
An intriguing snapshot of crofting life in the county 130 years ago through evidence given to, what became known as, the Napier Commission, set up by the government to probe the plight of crofters in the Highlands and Islands. By William P.L. Thomson. Hardback.
The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action - covering an era when the islands were a major part of the Viking world.
Writeen fae Orkney Voices. Aal this you'll finnd here in poetry, prose an drama, renga, haiku an cinquains. Thir's light an dark, a lot o whit wae like, some o whit wae don't. But aal written wae a love o Orkney an a delight in Orcadian language an wirds. The George Mackay Brown Fellowship. Paperback.
Window Sticker with the wording 'I'd rather be in Orkney' and a silhouette of the Standing Stones of Stenness.
All you need to make the most of your trip to Orkney. - What to see and when to go, things not to miss, itineraries and more. - Concise and easy-to-use guide to Orkney's Mainland and islands, with full colour maps throughout. - Independent reviews of the archipelago's best hotels, B&Bs and hostels. - Pre-departure tips and practical information, plus...