As the leading guide to the Orkney & Shetland isles this book provides excellent information on practicalities such as transport to the islands accommodation & events as well as shedding light on hidden gems. Scottish Islands
- Orkney & Shetland will lead the visitor to sights & places that might otherwise be missed including how to book a bed in a lighthouse or a castle where to find the best preserved Stone Age village in Europe or a fossil fish 300 million years old & how to find the best of the islands traditional folk music. Consisting of more than 170 islands & islets the islands have much to offer the discerning visitor. Once remote from outside influence they are now reaping the benefits of tourism & modern communications while still managing to preserve their individual characters & traditions unspoilt by commercialisation. The guide informs readers of species of wild flowers some of which are found nowhere else on earth & where to locate land & marine wildlife including whales dolphins & otters. There is also information on how walkers cyclists canoeists yachtsmen & kayakers can all pursue their individual sports in the islands stunning countryside
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Orkney's Italian Chapel was built by Italian POWs held on the island during the Second World War. In the sixty-five years since it was built it has become an enduring symbol of peace & hope around the world. The story of who built the chapel & how it came into existence & survived against all the odds is both fascinating & inspiring. Author Philip Paris' extensive research into the creation of the Italian Chapel has uncovered many new facts & this comprehensive new book is the definitive account of the chapel & those who built it. It is a book that has waited to be written for sixty-five years. ...

Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author the Orkneyinga Saga is an intriguing fusion of myth legend & history. The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action it tells of an era when the islands were still part of the Viking world beginning with their conquest by the kings of Norway in the ninth century. The saga describes the subsequent history of the Earldom of Orkney & the adventures of great Norsemen such as Sigurd the Powerful St Magnus the Martyr & Hrolf the conqueror of Normandy. Savagely powerful & poetic this is a fascinating depiction of an age of brutal battles murder sorcery & bitter family feuds. ...

This Brown Stem Ring binder file from the Orla Kiely paper range is the ideal accessory for any home combining function & style the file is ideal for storing all your important documents neatly. With the distinctive stem pattern on the outside & contrasting multi coloured stem pattern on the inside. Size A4 The creative world of Orla Kiely was founded in 195 to express visually her love of pattern colour & rhythm which as components all play & work together. Her instinctive graphic discipline to simplify & stylise everyday motifs & forms adds another dimension. With clean orderly repeat constructions & a boldness of scale her work achieves a strength with a very modern quality while her nostalgia for all things mid-century appear to make her patterns comforting & uplifting. From a small collection of bags & accessories the range has grown to include a complete ready-to-wear collection home ware travel & stationery. ...

This Orla Kiely slim notebook is ideal for jotting down ideas or making lists. It is slim enough to fit into the smallest of bags yet there is ample space inside to write. The front over is a vibrant orange & inside the pages are lined & feature a small pattern to the bottom in keeping with the cover design. Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry. Orla&8217;s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style. Inspiration for the collections comes from the 60&8217;s & 70&8217;s. ...

Record all of your important addresses in this Orla Kiely fabric covered address book. The book is small enough to fit into any size bag or onto your coffee or telephone table. The book is decorated with a multi stem check pattern & each letter inside

Includes:: 3 pages in which to write the addresses.

Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry.

Orla’s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style.

Inspiration for the collections comes from the 60’s & 70’s.











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Jot down quick notes on this Orla Kiely memo block. It is decorated in an olive coloured linear stem pattern making it a lovely addition to any telephone or coffee table & measures 11 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm. Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry. Orla&8217;s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style. Inspiration for the collections comes from the 60&8217;s & 70&8217;s. ...

Orla Kiely Cross Hatch Stem Print B5 notebook is large enough to make detailed notes yet is not too cumbersome to cary around. Useful for making lists projects & notes at college. The book bound hard back covers provide a sturdy base to write on & the elastic closure keeps any loose bits of paper safe The cover features a simple red cross hatch & stem print & inside contains lined off white pages with a perforated edge & 2 pretty vellum sheets. Measures Approx. h 25 x w 17.5 cm. Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry. Orla&8217;s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style taking inspiration from the 1960s & 1970s designs with simple motifs & bold repeating patterns. ...

Orla Kiely Abacus B5 Perfect Bound Notebook is large enough to make detailed notes yet is not too cumbersome to cary around. Useful for making lists projects & notes at college. The book bound hard back covers provide a sturdy base to write on & the elastic closure keeps any loose bits of paper safe. The bold flower head print is set against a cool slate grey colour for an understated look. Inside features lined off white pages with a perforated edge & 2 pretty vellum sheets. measures Approx. h 25 x w 17.5 cm. Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London & has just celebrated 10 years in the fashion industry. Orla&8217;s stationery & accessories boast her signature chic funky feminine style taking inspiration from the 1960s & 1970s designs with simple motifs & bold repeating patterns. ...

Are you a budding reporter? Do you find you have inspiring thoughts with no-where to record them? This small Orla Kiely reporter&8217;s notebook could be the answer. Decorated in an olive pattern with a flip opening you will always be stylish when writing your notes. ...