The North of Sooth: the Orkney podcast

Interview with author Peter Marshall on Orkney's history 1500s-1800s


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An interview with award-winning historical writer Peter Marshall on his book, "Storm's Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney", published in 2024.

Peter talks about some of the most significant events taking place during this often overlooked 300-year period in Orkney's history, including the major events taking place in the UK at that time and how life in Orkney transitioned from Norwegian rule to becoming part of the Kingdom of Scotland.

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The North of Sooth: the Orkney podcastBy Ross Cunningham