The latest Orkney books at The Orcadian Bookshop.
Ingrid has created and sold pictures. She has written and had her work published in a variety of places. But until now, she has never shown them together. This beautiful book presents her paintings and poetry side by side in all the intensely felt moods of Orkney. By Ingrid Grieve. Gloss soft bound.
Poems based on fieldwork by the University of Aberdeen's School of Biological Sciences researching seabird and marine mammal populations in Orkney and off the coast of North-East Scotland.
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.
2025 Bold Figure calendar with tearable pages for each month. 30x21cm
The earliest recorded Irvine in Orkney was a William de Irwyn in 1369. This book draws on copious contemporary records that survive in Edinburgh, Kirkwall and elsewhere, together with implications of genetic genealogy, to develop fourteen lineages of William's alleged descendants. By James M Irvine Soft cover
A magnificent and fully illustrated guide to the stone circles of Britain and Ireland. By Colin Richards & Vicki Cummings. Paperback/softback.
Film tie-in paperback edition of the best-selling memoir, now a major film. With a new afterword from the author. Paperback. By Amy Liptrot. 2018 Paperback Edition Available Here. Second Book 'The Instant' Available Here
Prepare to be challenged and provoked by An Orkney Gardener, a thought-provoking and unapologetic exploration of the critical state of modern agriculture and soil health. Vernon Bradley, a seasoned gardener... dares to question the status quo of monoculture farming and its devastating effects on our environment and food supply By Vernon Bradley. 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...
A well-known Church of Scotland minister with an unusually varied career has written a celebration of one of the most satisfying, challenging, intriguing and - occasionally - entertaining profession around. By Marjory A Maclean. Paperback.
A tale of survival and a tragic love story of a woman who never wanted to give up hope. By Bo Harris. Paperback.
Dive in and explore Shetland, in all its elemental, breathtaking and alluring beauty. With stunning colour photographs and more than 250 pages. It offers readers a unique perspective on exploring Shetland. Paperback. By Laurie Goodlad.