Cooke Scotland and Scottish Sea Farms, together with trade body Salmon Scotland, are providing support for the Orkney Island Games which run from 12 to 18 July.
Scottish Sea Farms is supplying boats and crew to support the sailing events off Hatston pier, while staff from both companies will be involved in a range of activities throughout the Island Games.
In addition to sponsoring the games, Scottish Sea Farms has made a separate donation of £10,000 from its ‘Heart of the Community’ fund to the Orkney Islands Games Association’s team, which is fielding its biggest ever cohort of well over 200 competitors.
Will Scott, Scottish Sea Farms’ area manager for Orkney, said:
“We’re delighted to play a role in the Island Games’ success and, in particular, support Team Orkney on their pursuit for medals.
“With over 2,000 competitors and many more spectators making their way to Orkney, our thanks and support also go to the organisers and volunteers who will no doubt make the week one for the record books.”
The team funding will primarily be used for kit and sporting wear, uniforms and strips, and Scottish Sea Farms is also the front of shirt sponsor for the Orkney team.
The company is donating 60kg of salmon to the event, and Scottish Sea Farms staff will be involved in volunteering to help the smooth running of the Games.
Cooke Scotland is sponsoring the Shetland Island Games Association.
Colin Blair, managing director of Cooke Scotland, said:
“Cooke’s purpose is to cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for our families, and build stronger communities.
“We’re proud to support all the athletes competing at the Games – the wonderful people of Orkney are the perfect tourism hosts, and Scotland is indeed the perfect stage.”
West coast and Hebridean salmon farmers Bakkafrost Scotland are sponsors of the Western Isles Island Games Association, as well as the Western Isles’ swimming team under their ‘Native Hebridean’ brand.
Tavish Scott, chief executive at Salmon Scotland, added:
“Ahead of the biggest week for Orkney in living memory we’re proud to play our part in bringing the Island Games to Orkney for the first time, and we wish everyone taking part the very best of luck.”
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