The Pickaquoy Centre
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About
The Pickaquoy Centre is Orkney's premier sports and events hub, featuring two swimming pools, a climbing wall, badminton courts, and a gym with fitness classes. Its versatile spaces accommodate conferences, exhibitions, and music events with professional sound and lighting in the gymnasium.
Beyond sports, the venue offers Orkney's largest cinema, a cozy cafe, and flexible room hire options. For multi-day stays, the on-site campsite provides quality facilities, making it a practical choice for business groups combining meetings with leisure activities.
Best for
- Corporate conferences & large meetings
- Team-building & active offsites
- Client events with social activities
Standout features
Multi-Use Venue
Sports, arts, and conference facilities under one roof
The Pickaquoy Centre combines a gym, climbing wall, swimming pools, badminton courts, and Orkney's largest cinema, all within a single modern complex. This versatility supports diverse event types from sports competitions to music festivals and
Event Production Quality
Concert-grade sound and lighting in a gymnasium setting
The venue hosts world-class arts festivals and music events with professional sound and lighting setups typically found in dedicated concert halls, offering an elevated experience in a sports environment.
Unique Amenities
On-site climbing wall and bouldering cave
Features a climbing wall and a bouldering cave that add distinctive activity options for event guests, uncommon in typical business event venues.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday8:45am – 8pm
Monday6:30am – 10pm
Tuesday6:30am – 10pm
Wednesday6:30am – 10pm
Thursday6:30am – 10pm
Friday6:30am – 10pm
Saturday8:45am – 8pm
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