Accepts Gift Cards
Accepts Paper Vouchers
Accepts E-Gift Vouchers
Coffee shop adjacent / shared
Local parking - free
Local parking - pay & display
Web: Bookshop Description
Located in the heart of the historic city centre of Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands. Here at the Orcadian Bookshop we are passionate about all things books! Especially our extensive range of Orkney-related titles. In addition to our vast selection of local books we also have a large children's section and stock a big selection of fiction and non-fiction. - as well as accessories, gifts, guide books, postcards, maps, souvenirs and calendars.
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 suppliers and even arrange to have them posted directly to you.
We get daily newspapers and are pet friendly too!
And, if you are unable to visit us in person, please browse our website, give us a call or email us with any enquiries.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm.
Specialisms
Children's
Daily Newspapers. Pet Friendly. Local guide books and maps. Souvenirs and gifts.
What's on at The Orcadian Bookshop
Event
'Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook' Author Signing
Wendy & Bosse will be in the bookshop signing copies of 'Meadows' from 11am-12.30pm. Scottish Food Guide Director Wendy Barrie & her husban...
Expiry
28/11/2024
Event
Jennifer Wrigley 'Catch The Rhythmic Orkney Tide and Ride' Author Signing
Jennifer Wrigley will be in the shop signing copies of her new tune book 'Catch The Rhythmic Orkney Tide and Ride' from 11am -1pm. A brand ...
Expiry
30/11/2024
Event
Richard Clubley 'The Sea All Around' Author Signing
Richard Clubley will be in the shop from 11am-1pm signing copies of his new book 'The Sea All Around Us'. 'Richard Clubley makes no secret ...
Expiry
07/12/2024
Event
'Adventures by Orkney Uncovered' Kinlay Francis Author Signing
Kinlay Francis will be in signing copies of his book from 2-4pm. Join Orkney Uncovered Tour Guide Kinlay Francis on this hilarious virtual ...
Expiry
07/12/2024
Offer/Promotion
10% Student Discount
All students with a valid student card can get 10% off purchases in the shop.
Expiry
Ongoing
Offer/Promotion
10% Young Scot Card Holder Discount
Anyone with a valid Young Scott card can get 10% off purchases in the shop.
Expiry
Ongoing
Offer/Promotion
10% Tour Guide Discount on Orkney Books & Maps
Tour guides with a valid STGA or OTGA card can get 10% discount on any books, maps and guides from our Orkney shelves!
Expiry
Ongoing
Offer/Promotion
Loyalty Card
Earn points with our free Loyalty Card scheme, sign up in the shop now!
A thank you to all of our regular customers.
Earn 1 point fo...
Expiry
Ongoing
Offer/Promotion
10% NHS Discount
Anyone NHS workers with a valid work ID card or Blue Light card can get 10% off purchases in the shop.
Expiry
Ongoing
