Took advantage of a sale to buy a couple of items. One way system in place through the shop to exit but this is well planned and operated and actually brought a bit of structure to my usual meandering bookshop visits. Some nice art in the walls. Friendly and helpful staff.

Excellent bookshop and friendly service.

Lovely shop, lovely staff, always helpful. Good selection of books.

Great selection of local interest books

admirable local bookshop with comprehensive selection of local literature, natural-history, myth/legend etc. Please buy lots of books there

A wonderful gem of a bookstore, worth a visit every time!

I was hoping there would be a good bookshop in Kirkwall and I was not disappointed. The shop is quite large and you can take your time to peruse the books, maps that they sell. I bought two books one to encourage me to get out walking next time I visit. The other was to do with Scapa Flow and the brave who lost their lives during the war.

Love this shop, full of interesting books, local friendly staff and a few other things, worth a look 😀

Lovely staff and good collection of books, including plenty of local books for people hoping to learn more about the island and its folklore and history

Lot's of wonderful books to choose from, great prices and the staff is lovely and always ready to help.

Good selection of books, very helpful staff

Good selection of local books and children's books. Friendly staff and they have a children's activity area so your little ones can colour and have fun whilst you browse the shop

I really love The Orcadian. When I lived in Kirkwall I'd always wander down on days off to browse and buy new books. Brilliant range of reading for all genres and specialities, but the upstairs has a more 'gallery' feel, with gifts and more. I'm a history nut so im well-catered for, but something for everyone here. 📚