Orkney: A Historical Guide

by Caroline Wickham-Jones

Book Overview

Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures.

As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780272642
• ISBN13: 9781780272641
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Birlinn
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.7"