2025 Orkney Islands memories

Vicky Kerr

Island Games brought community buzz across Orkney

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Elilidh Wilkinson

Enjoying the week of sports as it went on!

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Katie Foulis

A magical week watching my daughter walk out with the Orkney badminton team

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Archie Findlay

The Best Games there has ever been

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Aimee Harvey

An unforgettable week with and incredible opening ceremony

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Carol Linklater

An incredible atmosphere watching family win medals

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Lol Tait

Taking time away from my cafe to enjoy the carnival atmosphere

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Simon Beattie

Taking my daughter to see the Gymnastics and inspiring her

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Hannah Cromarty

Going to as many things to soak up the atmosphere

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George Drever

Cynic pre-Games then turned into believer of Games!

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Erland Tait

Orkney Girls winning relays

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Davy Johnston

Enjoying the crowd and seeing home girls doing well

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Stuart Slater

Volunteering at the golf club and the 'tremendous' atmosphere

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Martin Flett

A fantastic week of sport!

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Graeme King

Reflecting on his sister-in-law winning Bowls medal

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Thorphin Craigie

We were capable of hosting the Games in the end!

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Ross Linklater

Reflecting on a beautiful week for the Games

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Andrew Currie

Watching the Island Games

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Gary Colthard

Enjoying the Games as Head Marshal

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Amy Davis - Winning Gold and being presented medal by my Grandad

Amy Davis shares her memories from winning Gold in the High Jump at her home Games

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Taylah Paterson on her Golden Games

Taylah on her Golden Games

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Anne Stewart - Remembering a great sporting week with pride

How the Island Games woke me up to the power of sport!

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Wayne Kirkness

My memory is of the games as a whole.

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Claire Rendall

Winning gold at the island games is something I will simply never forget. Having my family, friends and the home crowd behind me made it even more special. I feel so lucky to have been involved in the most amazing week whilst representing team Orkney. Thanks to everyone who made it possible.

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Finlay Scott - Memories from home games and inspiring Squash success

Finlay Scott won individual Gold in the Men's Squash event at the 2025 International Island Games. He shares his highlights from the Games.

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Eve Wood - Winning 50m Butterfly Gold at home!

Orkney 2025 50m Butterfly women's champion Eve Wood shares her memories from the Island Games

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