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Orkneyology Podcast - Ower wi' the moon
In Orkney, we used to have an expression: "I'll be ower wi' the moon," meaning, "I will come and visit you when the moon is full, to light my way."
Further Inganess Memories - from the Other Side of the Bay
Further to the interesting article about Inganess Bay by my cousin, Jim Muir, being a few years older and from the other side of The Bay, a few memories
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Early Buddos' Orkneyology Podcast, episode 8 available now!
Find our supporters'-only link on our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/orkneyology
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Orkneyology Press Ebooks
Our books are now available in ebook format @ £7.99 through our online shop. Your direct-from-publisher purchase is a lovely way to give extra support to our indie press and authors. Thank you!https://shop.orkneyology.com/collections/ebooks
Orkneyology Podcast - Ower wi' the Moon and Ian o' Antabreck
On this full moon night, Tom speaks with one of our authors, Ian Scott - otherwise known as Ian o' Antabreck - lifelong resident of Orkney's most northerly island, North Ronaldsay. Ian has recently gathered together for publication his first decade of A Letter from North Ronaldsay, which he's written for The Orcadian newspaper for over thirty years. Tom and Rhonda have very proudly produced this first volume of Ian's Letters through our Orkneyology Press, which is now available for purchase through our website. We hope you enjoy this blether among friends.
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Orkneyology Press - The Madman's Window
In his new book Irish singer/songwriter/storyteller Colin Urwin shares re-imagined and original stories based on local legend, folklore and history. You support the author and our small press best by buying direct from us: shop.orkneyology.com/products/the-madmans-window-other-tales-of-the-antrim-coast-1 Enjoy! (Ko-fi Buddos see our Ko-fi post for your 15% off code for all our books.)
Orkneyology Podcast Show Notes
In the Orkneyology Podcast, we talk with fascinating and creative folk - some people living here in Orkney and some further afield who love our islands.
A Letter from North Ronaldsay
Exciting news! Ian Scott's A Letter from North Ronaldsay 1990-1999 is here! Please consider ordering it from our online shop, as it helps both us and our authors to get the best income for our efforts. Shop here: https://rebrand.ly/5o6tb (For those who like to support our local bookshops, as we also do, they will be carrying the book shortly too.)And to show our gratitude to our Ko-fi family of encouragers, our Buddos and one-time supporters can use the 15% off code for all Orkneyology Press books, which I've posted on our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/orkneyology Thank you!
Orkneyology Podcast, episode 5 ~ Angus Folk Tales and Big Big Worms!
Tonight, Tom and Rhonda Muir of Scotland's Orkney Islands talk with a favorite moonlight visitor - our very dear friend, author, researcher and storyteller Dr Erin Farley of Dundee.
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The Great Wall of Buddos ~ Orkneyology patrons & friends
Tom and Rhonda Muir of Orkneyology.com, Orkneyology Press and the Orkneyology Podcast acknowledge our gratitude to friends who support our preservation work.
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Gregor Lamb's A-Z of Orkney Placenames ~ Orkneyology Press
Gregor Lamb has spent a lifetime keeping Orkney's history alive. His latest book is a fascinating reference for Orkney Islands placenames and their origins.
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Tom Muir's new Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea!
Tom is very proud (though he won't admit it, being Orcadian) of his newest collection of Scottish folk tales, published by History Press. Read more here.
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Scottish Culture Quiz - one minute to test your knowledge!
Enjoy this bit of Scottish trivia.
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Buddos preview of Scott Gardiner on Orkneyology Podcast
As a wee thank you exclusively for our buddos and occasional supporters, the long version, early-release March episode of the Orkneyology Podcast is ready for your enjoyment. This month, we're having a blether with a very dear friend of ours, Scott Gardiner, a weel-kent face in Orkney. You'll enjoy this laughter-filled blether between Tom and Scott.For everyone else, look for this episode on Monday, March 25th, wi' the full moon.
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Test your knowledge of Scotland!
Take one minute for a fun Scottish quiz. Don't neglect to subscribe to our YOutube channel!
Orkneyology Press - Indie Publishers in Scotland's Orkney Islands
Orkneyology Press is an indie press based in Scotland's inspiring Orkney Islands. Tom and Rhonda Muir (Orkneyology.com) promise exciting, unusual niche titles.
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Inganess Bay - Orkney Island Reminiscences
Orcadian Jim Muir of Tankerness in Scotland's Orkney Islands tells a fascinating and personal story of the much-loved Inganess Bay from WWI to the present.
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Mermaid image (Rhonda's pages) and storyteller image (Tom's pages), and all other illustrations except where noted are here by the courtesy of our dear friend - Stromness author, artist and historian, Bryce Wilson MBE, who owns all copyrights. Thanks, Bryce!
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