Orkney landmark on International Island Games medals

The medals for the first International Island Games to be held in Orkney will feature an image of the islands' famous standing stones.

Jodie Brown, 23, from Kirkwall, designed the medals and won a competition to see them brought to life.

The winning blueprint was picked by Orkney jeweller Sheila Fleet who described it as "iconic".

Hundreds of athletes from island groups around the world are expected to descend on Orkney in July for the biennial sports event.

"Jodie has created a very iconic design with so much that symbolises Orkney's rich cultural heritage," Ms Fleet said.

"The hollow circle stands for Orkney and the presence of the iconic standing stones.

"As a medal it has great impact."

Kirsty Talbot, the director of Orkney 2025, added: "It is extremely fitting that the medals designed for the athletes celebrate Orkney's iconic landscape and will be a perfect tribute to the winning athletes who compete in our games."

Presenter Lorraine Kelly will host the opening ceremony of the Games, which run from 12-18 July.

Archery, athletics, badminton, bowls, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics, sailing, squash, swimming and the triathlon will feature.

It is only the second time the games has been hosted in Scotland.

Orkney is one of the smallest group of islands in terms of population to have ever hosted the Island Games, which started in 1985.

The last Island Games were held in Guernsey in 2023.