Bakkafrost backs islands athletic team
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost has renewed its sponsorship for Western Isles athletes preparing to compete in this year’s International Island Games on Orkney.
From 12 to 18 July 2025, Orkney will welcome around 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups across the globe to compete in 12 sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, and Triathlon. This marks the first time Orkney has hosted the Games, making it a landmark occasion for the islands and Scotland.
Continuing a 10-year partnership, Bakkafrost Scotland is once again providing financial help for the Western Isles Island Games Association (WIIGA), a non-profit organisation set up to help elite athletes reach their full potential and foster friendship between island communities through sport.
WIIGA general team manager Iain "GG" Campbell said: “It is an extra special event in 2025 for a number of reasons. It is 40 years since the first games were staged, the first time Orkney has hosted, and over 2,000 competitors and officials are expected to take part.
“It is tremendous our partnership with Bakkafrost is continuing, especially during such a significant year for the games. The event has community at its heart, and the sponsorship really does make a significant difference where it matters most.”
WIIGA works in partnership with local clubs and organisations across the Western Isles to ensure the correct framework and support is available for athletes to train and prepare for the event.
Ian Laister, managing director of Bakkafrost Scotland said: “We wish the very best of luck to all competitors as they prepare to compete in Orkney for the very first time.
“Our long-standing relationship with the Western Isles Island Games Association is very
important to us, and we are proud to play a continued role in the development of local sporting talent.
“A sense of community underpins the work we do at Bakkafrost Scotland, and we are
committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of the communities in which we live and work.”
The biennial Island Games will receive additional support from Salmon Scotland.
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