Orkney: A Historical Guide : A Historical Guide

Orkney: A Historical Guide : A Historical Guide

Caroline Wickham-Jones

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ISBN9780857905918

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 num