~ Orkneyology Press ~

Mermaid Bride illustration copyright Bryce Wilson, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Why are we creating Orkneyology Press?

Tom and I share that feverish, greedy passion for books which you probably recognize if you're reading this.

We bibliophiles are always on the hunt for the next book to carry us away. We're saddened by the relentless approach of the last page, and yet we live in hope of the next spell-binder or arcane treasure leaping off the bookshelf and into our sweaty hands.

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Orkneyology Press, a bibliophile's dream

Curating remarkable stories by means of an independent press has been our ultimate goal since we began Orkneyology.com.

Anyone who knows us could have predicted this. After all, books brought us together. (If you're interested you can read our story here.)

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Orkneyology Press exists to give voice to stories that deserve to be known.

We've run across so many good stories and writers in the course of daily life here in Orkney. Sadly, many of the best of these might not sell in large enough numbers to warrant the expensive and risky publication process through traditional publishing methods.

Our mission is to rescue and preserve some of these most worthy stories - stories which might otherwise end their days languishing in a stuffy drawer.

Indie publishing with soul

We plan to publish mostly non-fiction: memoirs, social history, archaeology and it's looking like a lot of folklore as well ... and whatever else tickles our fancy.

Some of our authors live in Orkney and many of our books will have an Orkney connection, but not all. Consult our author pages below to see what's on the near horizon.

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How can I submit a manuscript to Orkneyology Press?

We have a wonderful assortment of planned books that will keep the two of us busy for quite a while. We're delighted with this, but sadly, it does mean that we can't accept any further manuscripts just now.

We plan to look at submissions again in April of 2025. Thank you for understanding.


So, if opening a new book makes you feel something like this:

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... you're in the right place.


~ Orkneyology Press books
in print now ~

Orkneyology-Press-David-CampbellDavid Campbell ~ Edinburgh storyteller's Story Harvest
Bryce Wilson, An Orcadian OdysseyBryce Wilson ~ 'An Orcadian Odyssey'
Gregor Lamb's A-Z of Orkney Placenames published by Orkneyology Press spring 2024Gregor Lamb's A-Z of Orkney Placenames
OrkneyologyPress-IanScott-sculptorIan Scott's "A Letter From North Ronaldsay"
Irish author and storyteller Colin Urwin - publishes The Madman's Window with Orkneyology PressColin Urwin ~ 'The Madman's Window'

~ Coming soon ~

Artist Katherine Soutar, Myths in Isolation, Orkneyology.comKatherine Soutar ~ 'Myths in Isolation'
Orkney Islands, Scotland - writer Gabrielle Barnby to publish short story collection with Orkneyology Press. www.Orkneyology.comGabrielle Barnby ~ new short story collection
Canadian author Kenn Harper publishes "Missing Sisters" with Orkneyology PressKenn Harper ~ 'Missing Sisters'
Jewish Tradition-bearer Shonaleigh Cumbers to publish Jewish folk tales with Orkneyology Press, Orkneyology.com, Orkney Islands, ScotlandShonaleigh Cumbers ~ Garment for the Moon
Norwegian author Dr Ragnhild Ljosland of Scotland's Orkney Islands announces her next book of Orkney folklore with Orkneyology PressRagnhild Ljosland ~ a new look at Orkney myth and lore
Áine King, Orkney Islands writer to publish A Stitch in Time with Orkneyology PressÁine King ~ 'A Stitch in Time'

And we have quite a few other surprises up our sleeves. Sign up for the newsletter!


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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