https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html Orkneyology.com ~ the time travellers' guide to Orkney. Here you'll discover Orkney legends, history, traditions and lore with Orcadian historian and storyteller Tom Muir. en-us Orkney Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:20:34 -0500 Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:20:34 -0500 orkneyology.com https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast-show-notes.html41caa2118cb5632f7d2fc2dec927c477In the Orkneyology Podcast, we talk with fascinating and creative folk - some people living here in Orkney and some further afield who love our islands.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:20:20 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451becIn 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."
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 07:14:07 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-press.html6b8e663a2adcc2c4e5bfc84194077538Orkneyology Press is an indie press based in Scotland's inspiring Orkney Islands. Tom and Rhonda Muir (Orkneyology.com) promise exciting, unusual niche titles.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:51:25 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/Sheena-Wenham-Orkneyology-Press.html09848b54f08ac45c65ab8c261f30f630Sheena Wenham shares charming journals and art from her ancestor, Florence Sutherland Graeme, featuring tales, paintings and sketches from an 1866 Orkney visit.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:36:04 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/Tom-Muir-Orkneyology-Press.html56d09cc4b9bfdca0f705b1518dcf4fe5Tales in the Landscape - a story-guide of Orkney Islands histories and lore by location, as told by Orcadian historian and traditional storyteller Tom Muir.
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:38:22 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Orkneyology-Press-Crowdfunding-Campaign5b67d235cac790605d253b53d5c794ebTom and I are running a crowdfunding campaign for a very special book project. We've got matched funding in place from Creative Scotland if we reach our target, potentially doubling the amount we can raise. The number of donors also matters to unlock that extra pot of money, so even a small donation helps greatly. If you enjoy what we're doing with Orkneyology, could you consider taking a minute to look at our project page and maybe donate a small amount? We'd be so grateful. Sharing this post would help too! Thank you so much. Here's our page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/tales-in-the-landscape Fri, 4 Apr 2025 14:58:41 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451bec-cpFind out why King Arthur is Welsh, and enjoy a few Welsh stories with Ffion Phillips. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:58:22 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Tom-Muirs-Orkney-Folktales-on-Youtubef08b7775863a8028ddcdd46824ad402cThis ultimate compilation of Orkney stories is told by native Orcadian storyteller and historian Tom Muir, MBE, awarded for his lifelong work recovering, restoring and promoting Orkney Islands folk tales, heritage and lore. These Orkney tales are curated from Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times", as archived on our Orkneyology.com website. Enjoy! Fri, 3 Jan 2025 12:54:05 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Gerald-Dickens-talks-about-his-grandfathers-ghostly-little-book255c1be3a538ee3ab8fc79f84d773568On this midwinter full moon we're joined on the Orkneyology Podcast from across the sea by Gerald Dickens, who talks with us about our favorite story - his great-great grandfather's classic Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:31:37 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Christmas-Book-Sale---Orkneyology-Press-Booksd0fa64c0ea402f090636a6fa987418f9Now's your chance to send a Christmas book to a friend! Shop Orkneyology Press online and get 20% off! Order before Dec. 1st for Christmas deivery. https://rebrand.ly/15bgz Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:20:35 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451bec-cp-cpFor our October Orkneyology Podcast, we have a Halloween-appropriate visit with our dear friend (and Tom's pet Viking) Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson - traditional Icelandic storyteller and author of Icelandic Folk Tales. (Although the subject matter gets a wee bit dark at times, we assure you that no Picts were harmed during the making of this podcast.) Listen on the website: https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.html ; Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4p2lqHrENg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CuYpxinhjuFxHkDRMwafl Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:12:32 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Early-and-Raw-Orkneyology-Podcast-for-Buddos77fe0e4fa5a17500f0d5fd9ccb52c646A special treat for our dear Buddos and one-time supporters: an unedited version of the upcoming Ower wi' the Moon podcast, where Tom speaks with Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson , Icelander, author of Icelandic Folk Tales, fabulous traditional storyteller ... and Tom Muir's pet Viking. Tue, 8 Oct 2024 08:51:09 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Frontier-magazine-highlights-Ian-Scotts-A-Letter-from-North-Ronaldsay76f4afda063264401316d38cb4187286An excerpt from Ian Scott's new book of Orkney Islands - and specifically North Ronaldsay - heritage, is in the Orkne International Science Festival's online magazine, Frontiers. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:36:15 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Review-for-Ian-Scotts-A-Letter-from-North-Ronaldsayc4ea32646fc8fe8ca30ee80bd32ca3d9A wonderful review for Ian Scott's new book of Orkney Islands - and specifically North Ronaldsay - heritage, is in the Orkne International Science Festival's online magazine, Frontiers. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:36:15 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/further-inganess-memories-from-the-other-side-of-the-bay.html972e15f21cf7941a58201123772887d9Further 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
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:42:25 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Early-Buddos-Orkneyology-Podcast-episode-8-available-nowd01ca03dea25263af6f0a5ecd88b5cd8Find our supporters'-only link on our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/orkneyology Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:58:38 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Orkneyology-Press-Ebooksbdbb3ec8814d0d47a34dce9d5b82b1adOur 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 Sat, 3 Aug 2024 07:52:30 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451bec-cp-cp-cpOn 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. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:59:23 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Orkneyology-Press---The-Madmans-Window731b5d50121d8b46fde201ff71f9e303In 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.) Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:28:49 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#A-Letter-from-North-Ronaldsay80ea77582d203a7973899889e5b4b05bExciting 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! Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:19:50 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451bec-cp-cp-cp-cpTonight, 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. Join us for "Angus Folk Tales and Big Big Worms!" Thu, 23 May 2024 12:36:41 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/buddos.html5e0e4a2a808f89b4931135368f54e234Tom and Rhonda Muir of Orkneyology.com, Orkneyology Press and the Orkneyology Podcast acknowledge our gratitude to friends who support our preservation work.
Thu, 23 May 2024 11:56:59 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/Gregor-Lamb-Orkneyology-Press.html8327c12a78ea62155db17beea4e3de2aGregor Lamb has spent a lifetime keeping Orkney's history alive. His latest book is a fascinating reference for Orkney Islands placenames and their origins.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:07:47 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/books-by-Tom-Muir.html#Tomslatestbooka32ee367331e60d070ce1ccf693f21e8Tom 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. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:50:30 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Test-your-knowledge-of-Scotlandf7ae4c6a6d6e6da533ab22e903916728One minute of Scotland quiz fun on Orkneyology Youtube. Tue, 9 Apr 2024 16:55:12 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Scottish-Trivia-Quiz71870b210475e2f835e10d6dd4f47e46Take one minute and test your knowledge of Scottish culture. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:14:32 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Scottish-Culture-Quiz---one-minute-to-test-your-knowledge9bb3b278ed124ce14d544ef514fb2db9Enjoy this bit of Scottish trivia. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:12:41 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Buddos-preview-of-Scott-Gardiner-on-Orkneyology-Podcast74102a4eadf2a78b73b1c02776178055As 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. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:46:27 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Scotland-Minute-Quiz1429bc1b5c6cf41cecd3294562bd26d9Test your knowledge of Scotland. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:43:51 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Test-your-knowledge-of-Scotlandf7ae4c6a6d6e6da533ab22e903916728-cpTake one minute for a fun Scottish quiz. Don't neglect to subscribe to our YOutube channel! Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:44:36 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/inganess-bay.htmla2b56aed2e88de008460853c0263b45cOrcadian 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.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:35:21 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.htmlca94cc4c57a9e32b1bfe5e1022451bec-cp-cp-cp-cp-cpIt's a full moon! You can listen to the first episode of our new Orkneyology Podcast on our website: https://www.orkneyology.com/orkneyology-podcast.html or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqrF9j6r7Wo Other podcast platforms are in the works. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:50:05 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/David-Campbell-Orkneyology-Press.html0e605d49bad4f7aaeaafeafdedc6003eDavid Campbell, Edinburgh native and beloved Scottish storyteller, shares favorite stories and folk tales gleaned from a lifetime of travels and storytelling.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:10:00 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Review-for-David-Campbells-Story-Harvest-Orkneyology-Press2a0c2ab2c61606daf963d0d46c158d4cOur hearty thanks to Dr Erin Farley for her lovely review of our second book at Orkneyology Press. Look for beloved Scottish storyteller David Campbell's Story Harvest at your local bookshop, or buy from us online. Paperback: https://rebrand.ly/vyilyht Hardcover: https://rebrand.ly/ycbocgh Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:11 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Orcadian-dialect-and-local-Orkney-bird-names-video4a2c5b73523885eee45c8c7fa77d5ff0Tom and I have a new video on Orkneyology's Youtube channel of special interest to Orkney visitors, birdwatchers and students of Orcadian dialect. Enjoy! Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:22:40 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/Bryce-Wilson-Orkneyology-Press.html02735b1d9da9821782aaf795cf7a124fBryce Wilson gives fascinating insights into the development of Orkney's museums & the Pier Arts Centre, and tells stories of life in 1950s Orkney and foreward.
Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:44:40 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Wandering-in-North-Ronaldsay-and-a-cup-of-tea-with-Ian-Scott13c1ed80c3797ee77a3dc4b39ca0c295Enjoy a virtual walk inspired by a beautiful day we spent in North Ronaldsay wandering about and talking with our friend Ian Scott. Orkneyology Press will publish Ian's first collection of "A Letter From North Ronaldsay" in early 2024. Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:31:27 -0500 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Tales-From-the-Stoorworms-Teeth---Tom-Muir-Orkney-Storytelling-Festival-20237d6cc316a59e3ce06846abad476636b3Tom Muir holds an audience captive with tales from the isles of Orkney, Shetland and Faroes during the 2023 Orkney Storytelling Festival. Enjoy it on our Orkneyology Youtube channel. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 07:07:34 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#A-Dark-Selkie-Tale---Tom-Muir-Orkney-Storytelling-Festival-20236e09bd2cd6fcdf52cca51de09bd327f9Tom Muir tells an unsettling selkie tale during the 2023 Orkney Storytelling Festival. The annual festival is organized and hosted by Tom and Rhonda Muir of Orkneyology.com and Orkneyology Press. This story happened at the final festival event in Stromness. The superimposed nature videos were something I recorded one fine spring day at Marwick Bay, below Marwick Head and Kitchener’s Memorial. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 07:07:34 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#GB-238-10511-Storytelling-in-the-Orkney-Museum-Tales-From-The-Scottish-Bestiaryacc730b3d60cc473ab032ae74bc5877aEnjoy an hour of storytelling by Tom Muir at the excellent Orkney Museum in Kirkwall. The tales Tom tells are themed around some of the beasts in the book The Scottish Bestiary, with artwork by various artists and words by Stromness writer George Mackay Brown, exhibited at the museum in the summer of 2023. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:17:21 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Orkney-Storytelliung-Festival-2023-Tickets93edc72d1e10b24a5ce9ef993ec4aa74Orkney Storytelling Festival 2023: tickets go on sale on our website October 1st! https://rebrand.ly/lrldc Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:15:12 -0400 https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-blog.html#Edinburgh-Storyteller-David-Campbell-Book-Launch4255316563d3efde8593655e12073b89David's two new books are being launched in Edinburgh on Thursday! Poems 1960-2020, published by our friends at Main Point Books, and Story Harvest, published by our own Orkneyology Press. Book free tickets to attend here: rebrand.ly/i2kf1en If you can't make the launch, order David's wonderful Story Harvest here: https://rebrand.ly/d8qwmk9 Wed, 6 Sep 2023 14:06:21 -0400