The Orcadian Bookshop

The Orcadian Bookshop An independent bookshop in Kirkwall, Orkney. πŸ“šπŸ“°πŸΆ Our independent bookshop is just down the road from St. We would love to see you.

Magnus Cathedral, in the heart of Kirkwall’s historic city centre. Here at The Orcadian Bookshop we are passionate about all things books! We have an extensive range of Orkney-related fiction and non-fiction titles. In addition to our vast selection of local books, we also stock a large range of fiction and non-fiction, as well as guide books, maps, souvenirs, calendars and daily newspapers. If yo

u can't find a title you are looking for, please ask one of the friendly members of our team, either in store, by telephone or via email. If we don't have what you are looking for in stock, we can order books from our supplier and even arrange to have them posted directly to you. If you are in Orkney please pop in, have a browse and say hello. We get daily newspapers too and are even pet friendly! And, if you are unable to visit us in person, please browse our website, give us a call or email us with any enquiries.

New in! 'Quilt - Inspired by Orkney and Shetland' by Rosalind Johansson. A book celebrating quilts inspired by Orkney an...
12/08/2026

New in! 'Quilt - Inspired by Orkney and Shetland' by Rosalind Johansson.

A book celebrating quilts inspired by Orkney and Shetland. Including some local history, the author's textile journey, personal anecdotes, patterns and step-by-step instructions.

Back in stock - 'Orkney: An Illustrated Architectural Guide' by Leslie Burgher.
10/08/2026

Back in stock - 'Orkney: An Illustrated Architectural Guide' by Leslie Burgher.

We have lots of 2027 diaries in stock now!   #2027
06/08/2026

We have lots of 2027 diaries in stock now!

#2027

Some great news additions to our Shetland shelf!
05/08/2026

Some great news additions to our Shetland shelf!

'Songs of Mount Mulanje' is a sequence of seven poems compiled from the words of Likhubula Children's Choir, young peopl...
04/08/2026

'Songs of Mount Mulanje' is a sequence of seven poems compiled from the words of Likhubula Children's Choir, young people who live in the Mulanje district of Malawi.

The choir is funded by Malawi Music Fund, a charity based in Orkney. Each sale of the book will help the choir.

Many thanks to Janis Mackay for popping in to say hello, and to sign her book 'On A Northern Shore' this morning!
03/08/2026

Many thanks to Janis Mackay for popping in to say hello, and to sign her book 'On A Northern Shore' this morning!

It was lovely to meet children's author Louisa MacDougall who popped in to say hello today! She also signed her book 'Th...
31/07/2026

It was lovely to meet children's author Louisa MacDougall who popped in to say hello today! She also signed her book 'The Highland Cowgirl: Showtime'.

What a great night for the launch of Lin Anderson's latest book 'The High Island' last night! It was fantastic to hear m...
30/07/2026

What a great night for the launch of Lin Anderson's latest book 'The High Island' last night! It was fantastic to hear more about the book, the Rhona MacLeod series and her thoughts and inspirations.

Many thanks to Lin for coming, and Stewart Bain for interviewing.

We have signed copies of 'The High Island' available in the shop, as well as a signed selection of Lin's other titles.

πŸŽ‰πŸ“š Tonight! πŸ“šπŸŽ‰You can still get tickets in the shop, or just come along and get them on the door.
29/07/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ“š Tonight! πŸ“šπŸŽ‰

You can still get tickets in the shop, or just come along and get them on the door.

Address

14 Albert Street
Kirkwall
KW151HP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441856878000

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