The Orcadian Bookshop

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The Orcadian Bookshop An independent bookshop in Kirkwall, Orkney. 📚📰🐶 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 you 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.

16/10/2026

A reminder about our Neepie Lantern Hunt and Halloween Parade! 👻

Those naughty neeps are still out there, and we need your help to catch them! Collect your trail sheet from The Orcadian Bookshop or the Orkney Library and see how many you can find for a chance to win a £30 Kirkwall Gift Card.

Our Halloween Parade is also coming up on Saturday 31st October, we can’t wait to see all your spooky costumes. 🎃

Hope to see you joining in the Halloween fun in Kirkwall! 🧡🕷️

Author signing this Saturday!James Burwash will be in the shop signing copies of his debut historical spy novel, 'Double...
15/10/2026

Author signing this Saturday!

James Burwash will be in the shop signing copies of his debut historical spy novel, 'Double Agent Within'

'The book is set largely in Scotland and follows the story of Mackenzie Gordon, a young Glasgow naval architect who becomes caught in an international espionage conspiracy surrounding the famous R-100 airship. The novel blends authentic Scottish history with real historical figures, including acclaimed Scottish writer Nan Shepherd, who becomes Mackenzie's trusted friend and mentor during a pivotal chapter set in the Cairngorms.

Although the story begins in Glasgow and follows the R-100's historic journey to Canada, Scotland's landscapes, history, engineering achievements, and literary heritage are woven throughout the novel.'

The Christmas Books catalogue will be free in copies of The Orcadian this week, or you can grab a copy in the bookshop! ...
14/10/2026

The Christmas Books catalogue will be free in copies of The Orcadian this week, or you can grab a copy in the bookshop! A special selection of this year's most enticing books, perfect for your Christmas present ideas.

🎉♥📚It's Bookshop Day, and we're giving DOUBLE loyalty points all day! 📚♥🎉If you don't have a loyalty card, today is a go...
10/10/2026

🎉♥📚It's Bookshop Day, and we're giving DOUBLE loyalty points all day! 📚♥🎉

If you don't have a loyalty card, today is a good time to sign up! Earn points and vouchers on book purchases, ask at the counter for more info or to sign up.

Remember it's Bookshop Day this Saturday, with double loyalty card points on book purchases all day!
07/10/2026

Remember it's Bookshop Day this Saturday, with double loyalty card points on book purchases all day!

On Saturday 31st October, Victoria Bennett will be in the shop signing copies of 'The Fool's Leap - Tarot as Creative Co...
02/10/2026

On Saturday 31st October, Victoria Bennett will be in the shop signing copies of 'The Fool's Leap - Tarot as Creative Companion'.

This is a title she has written for the 'In the Moment' series from Saraband. (Portable, accessible books, exploring the role of both mind and body in movement, purpose, and reflection, finding ways of being fully present in our activities and environment).

'This inspirational book invites artists, writers, and open-minded
creatives to work with tarot as a framework for reflection and
imaginative inquiry. Drawing on more than thirty years of lived
creative practice, Bennett shows how tarot’s images, archetypes,
and narratives can support creative momentum, deepen self-trust,
and help navigate periods of creative block.

Blending personal insight with accessible exercises, The Fool’s Leap introduces a practice that integrates tailored spreads, creative prompts, and intuitive interpretation. Tarot opens better
questions—about process, direction, and intention—rather than
supplying fixed answers. The emphasis is on staying present with
the work and building a sustainable creative rhythm.

For anyone standing at the threshold of a new idea, a stalled
project, or a return to creative practice, The Fool’s Leap offers an
invitation to stay present, trust the process, and take the next step.'

The new edition of Orkney Folk Tales by Tom Muir is available now. Featuring the same text as the 2014 book, this editio...
01/10/2026

The new edition of Orkney Folk Tales by Tom Muir is available now. Featuring the same text as the 2014 book, this edition is in hardback with a beautiful new cover illustrated by Hester Aspland.

Tom kindly popped in and signed some copies for us too!

Save the date - Bookshop Day is on Saturday 10th October. To celebrate we will be giving DOUBLE loyalty points on all bo...
29/09/2026

Save the date - Bookshop Day is on Saturday 10th October. To celebrate we will be giving DOUBLE loyalty points on all book purchases, all day!

If you haven't got a loyalty card, now's the time to sign up!

The 2026 Shetland Wool Week annual is available now!
26/09/2026

The 2026 Shetland Wool Week annual is available now!

New 'Bunny Vs Monkey - Day of the Heroes' in now!
25/09/2026

New 'Bunny Vs Monkey - Day of the Heroes' in now!

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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