TY - JOUR AB - The establishment of a library by Robert Baikie in late 18th‐century Kirkwall is examined and the library′s subsequent history and current preservation outlined. The contents of the library are assessed in their contemporary cultural and social background. VL - 40 IS - 1 SN - 0024-2535 DO - 10.1108/00242539110143230 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539110143230 AU - Armstrong Katherine A. PY - 1991 Y1 - 1991/01/01 TI - The Baikie Library at Tankerness House Museum, Kirkwall, Orkney T2 - Library Review PB - MCB UP Ltd Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -