Fiction, folklore and poetry set in, or about, Orkney.
Subcategories
Novels from local authors from Orkney or Orkney-based.
Novels based in Orkney, by authors from far and wide.
Poets from, and inspired by, Orkney.
Explore the rich folklore and mythology of Orkney.
Giddy Limit Cartoon Strips from 'The Orcadian'. The massively popular creator of 'The Orcadian' cartoon strip Giddy Limit publishes his second book, which is sure to be another best seller. By Alex Leonard.
The collected works of Yesnaby's Master Storyteller, George Marwick. Edited by Tom Muir and James Irvine. Hardback.
These intriguing stories, told by Tom Muir, brought to life with charming illustrations by Sheila Faichney, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
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.
Selected poems, newspaper and magazine articles, plays, short stories, children's stories, essays and observations: 1966-2007. From Papa Westray-based writer Jim Hewitson.
A new selection of Orcadian poet Edwin Muir's work. Paperback, Edited by Mick Imlah.
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.
The colourful tales of old Orkney spring to life in the pages of this publication. By Bryce Wilson. A5 paperback ringbound.
A compilation of the work of the distinguished Orcadian writer and folklorist, Ernest Walker Marwick. Volume 1 of 2. Hardback.
The sequel to Siggy - set on a farm in Orkney in the early 1950s, and the farming year forms the background to the story. By Susan Leonard.
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.
Kirsten McKenzie's first enthralling, moving and extraordinary novel, which is centered around the Italian Chapel. Paperback.