Readers of The Orkney News might remember me enthusing about Fiona Robertson’s most excellent book ‘Stone Lands’
Fiona is coming to Orkney to give a talk about her book as part of the St. Magnús Festival. I’ll quote from the programme
“Stone Lands: Fiona Robertson
June 26, 2026 at 5:30pm. Duration: 60 mins
The Salvation Army, Junction Road, Kirkwall KW15 1AX
Fiona Robertson Writer
In conversation with Huw Williams
Fiona Robertson is a writer, editor, and author of Stone Lands (Telegraph and Waterstones Best Book of 2025), inspired by a lifelong passion for megaliths.
From Avebury to Brittany, she has explored standing stones across Britain and beyond, combining personal journeys with her work commissioning books on folklore and the mystical past. Following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, these ancient monuments took on deeper meaning, symbolising endurance, memory, and love. Fiona now works as a freelance writer and editor, celebrating life’s fragility and wonder.”
https://stmagnusfestival.com/festival-programme-2026/39-stone-lands-fiona-robertson
Seriously, I recommend going to this talk. June might seem a while away, but time really does fly and before you know it – it’ll be happening!
Stone Lands is coming out in paperback!
The publisher is running a competition associated with preorders whereby anyone who preorders the book can win a framed A3 print of the lovely Avebury artwork. They just have to be over 18 and a UK resident. This is the link: Pre-order for the chance to win a Stone Lands illustration.
You have to be in it to win it!
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