More than a game: how Shetland plays on the world stage This past week, a familiar buzz of excitement and friendly rivalry filled the North Atlantic as the 20th International Island Games kicked off in a...

The International Island Games, affectionately known as the ‘Friendly Games’, are about much more than the medal table, writes Dr Andrew Jennings of @uhishetland.bsky.social in this ViewPoint contribution.
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Island Games round-up: runners finish with final medal flourish SHETLAND’S long and short distance athletes inspired silver success on the last day of the 2025 Island Games, as the blues closed out the competition with 17...

Shetland's long and short distance athletes inspired silver success on the last day of the 2025 Island Games, as the blues closed out the competition with 17 medals.
Female running teams were responsible for the last two medals of the #Orkney2025 games for #TeamShetland, both of them silver.

Island Games round-up: Grant’s gold and women footballers make more history JUST when it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, in cycled Grant Ferguson to deliver Shetland’s first gold of the 2025 Island Games on Thursday. Team...

Just when it looked like it wasn’t going to happen, in cycled Grant Ferguson to deliver Shetland’s first gold at #Orkney2025

#TeamShetland had collectively produced a performance to be proud of – and continue to do so – with 13 medals accrued as of Thursday morning.

Golden Grant flies through mountain bike course to grab Shetland’s first gold of games CYCLIST Grant Ferguson grabbed Shetland's first gold medal of the 2025 Island Games after storming to victory in the cross-country mountain bike race. The...

Cyclist Grant Ferguson grabbed Shetland’s first gold medal of the 2025 Island Games after storming to victory in the cross-country mountain bike race.
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A selection of photos from Wednesday's action at the island games in Orkney. #TeamShetland #Orkney2025
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