The Orkneys have been neglected by naturalists when compared to Shetland or Western Scotland, although they are a place pilgrimage for archaeologists and histor... » 

The Orkneys have been neglected by naturalists when compared to Shetland or Western Scotland, although they are a place pilgrimage for archaeologists and historians. This work seeks to make available the islands' animals, plants and scenic history to casual readers as well as specialists. «