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Island Games: Orkney Transformed for Major Sporting Spectacle

Orkney · Orkney

Island Games: Orkney Transformed for Major Sporting Spectacle

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The area has been transformed to cope with a similar number of competitors to the Winter Olympics.See the Story

Break-ins night after night at old Balfour Hospital

Orkney · Orkney

Break-ins night after night at old Balfour Hospital

A four-night spate of break-ins at the old Balfour Hospital has prompted an upgrade in security by NHS Orkney. “In the last four days, sadly there have been break-ins every night at the old Balfour site,” said chief executive Laura Skaife-Knight on Friday. “The damage being caused is putting those breaking in at risk and is unsafe. “We have reported each of these incidents to Police Scotland and thank our local officers for their assistance as w…Read Article

Highland Park's master whisky maker Gordon Motion retires

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Highland Park's master whisky maker Gordon Motion retires

Gordon Motion with a bottle of Sherry Skies, a limited edition 19-year-old single malt to celebrate his legacy. Gordon Motion has spent 27 years at the helm of the Orkney distillery’s renowned whisky portfolio. He now hands the baton to Marc Watson who brings more than 11 years of experience to the table, including his role as master blender for The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt since 2023. Motion was assistant to the whisky quality manager for a…See the Story

Island Games: Nusum On U23 Goals

John Barry Nusum, the Bermuda Under-23 coach, has backed his players to “rise to the occasion” as they prepare to head to Orkney, Scotland, for the International Island Games. Nusum, a former Bermuda national team captain, led the under-23 side to a fourth-place finish at the previous Games in Guernsey in […]Orkney · Orkney Read Article

Words, colour and sound — public art celebrates Orkney 2025

Brian Cromarty has composed a special piece of music inspired by Orkney’s landscape and sport. (THE ORCADIAN/SARAH GILMOUR) A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games. Folk will already have noticed art installations popping up in windows overlooking the winding cobbled “main street” of Stromness. All the Stromness Street Gallery artworks …Orkney · Orkney Read Article

Kirkwall named unluckiest town in the UK

Could Kirkwall really be the unluckiest place to live in the UK? Despite Orkney regularly appearing at the top of Best Place to Live polls, Kirkwall has been named the unluckiest town in the UK. Research from SlotMatrix, ranked all 121 UK postcode areas, and Orkney’s capital has been branded the unluckiest town in the while UK. By looking at a range of factors, from number of lottery or gameshow wins, to Google searches for flat tyres, they rank…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Jen and Holly among contributors to new Royal Society journal - Archaeology Orkney

Dr Jen Harland and PhD student Holly Young are among the contributors in a special issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The post Jen and Holly among contributors to new Royal Society journal appeared first on Archaeology Orkney.Orkney · Orkney Read Article

Ayre Offshore Wind Development

Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), developing the Ayre floating wind farm, to the east of Orkney and north-east of Caithness has announced a series of consultation events in August. TWP will be submitting marine licence applications to construct the offshore windfarm and associated transmission infrastructure with the main construction activities starting in about 2030. There will be three in-person events : […]Orkney · Orkney Read Article

SSEN Transmission Supporting #Orkney2025

SSEN Transmission has supported the three Scottish teams which are taking part in the Island Games 2025: Orkney, Shetland and Na h-Eileanan an Iar. It is the only firm to sponsor almost 500 athletes which make up all three Scottish Island Authority teams at this year’s games, taking place from 12 to 18 July. Ross […]Orkney · Orkney Read Article

Scapa to host sauna sessions as Island Games heat up

Scapa beach will be a hot spot for relaxation during the Island Games. Scapa beach will be a hot spot for team bonding during the Island Games, as an Orkney businessman brings a Bronze Age pastime to contemporary Orcadians. The discovery of a 4000-year-old Westray “steam room” inspired a Pete Moss, of Orkney Hot Tubs to bring back the steamy tradition. To celebrate Orkney 2025, the business has introduced an all new model for a series of sauna s…Orkney · Orkney Read Article

Island Games: Hughes On Badminton Hopes

Danial Hughes, the Bermuda Badminton Association president, believes their Island Games team could not be better prepared for success in Orkney, Scotland. The team of seven – Hughes, Aaron Simmons, Rishi Gadimwale, Jin Sun, Desi Darrell, Emma Moran-Lee, See Ju Chan and Somers Stevenson – have been training seven days a […]Badminton · Orkney Read Article