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Actions Displays	Hoy and Waas: A History Remove from selection Add to selection TitleHoy and Waas: A History Author Wilson; Bryce (1980-2001); Museum curator (Author)‎ Place of publicationOrkney PublisherThe Orcadian Limited (Kirkwall Press) Year of publication2025 Pagination144 IllustrationsB&W and colour illustrations and photos throughout Dimensions240x160x16mm MaterialBook ISBN 9781912889495 NotesClass Number: Orkney Room 941.1 Y Geographical keywordHoy and Walls The parishes of Hoy and Waas share the red cliffs that shelter Orkney from the Pentland Firth. They have been the backdrop to many dramas, played out by trows and giants, Vikings, land-hungry lairds and stubborn islanders. The people have wrested a living from land and sea, crewed on Arctic Whalers, sailed with fur traders to Hudson's Bay, and in times of war and peace, played their part in the Lyness Naval Base. Landlord and sea lord, architect, artist, poet and composer have all left their mark in Hoy and Waas.

TitleHoy and Waas: A History

Author

Place of publicationOrkney

Year of publication2025

Pagination144

IllustrationsB&W and colour illustrations and photos throughout

Dimensions240x160x16mm

MaterialBook

ISBN 9781912889495

NotesClass Number: Orkney Room 941.1 Y

Geographical keywordHoy and Walls

The parishes of Hoy and Waas share the red cliffs that shelter Orkney from the Pentland Firth. They have been the backdrop to many dramas, played out by trows and giants, Vikings, land-hungry lairds and stubborn islanders.

The people have wrested a living from land and sea, crewed on Arctic Whalers, sailed with fur traders to Hudson's Bay, and in times of war and peace, played their part in the Lyness Naval Base.

Landlord and sea lord, architect, artist, poet and composer have all left their mark in Hoy and Waas.