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Edinburgh Live
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV Lorraine Kelly stuns Scottish plane passengers with inflight announcement
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Lorraine Kelly delivered unexpected in-flight entertainment to fellow travellers journeying to the Orkney 2025 Island Games. The beloved morning television presenter was travelling on Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall service last week in anticipation of the highly awaited Island Games. The broadcasting icon, who regularly visits the islands, left passengers astonished when she delivered an impromptu announcement over the aircraft's PA system. Clearly thrilled to take control of the microphone, the television personality warmly greeted her fellow travellers before the flight's departure. Her spontaneous address was met with enthusiastic clapping from everyone aboard. The 65-year-old ITV presenter announced: "Hi everybody I'm Lorraine Kelly and I want to welcome you on this Loganair flight. Of course we have just landed in Dundee and we are on our way to Kirkwall.", reports the Daily Record. "This is the last call for the Orkney Island Games. I hope you all have a brilliant time. I've just always wanted to do this, this is super cool so thank you so much. Enjoy, you'll love Orkney, it's the best place in the world." Kelly serves as an ambassador for the 20th edition of the games, which commenced today. The competition brings together athletes from 24 islands worldwide to compete across 12 different sports throughout the week-long tournament. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The games, which first launched in 1985 on the Isle of Man, were scheduled to be formally opened today by the Princess Royal. Loganair serves as the Official Airline Partner of the 20th International Island Games.
Daily Record
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lorraine Kelly leaves passengers stunned after making surprise inflight announcement
The Queen of morning TV was aboard Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall flight last week ahead of the much anticipated Island Games. Lorraine Kelly provided surprise inflight entertainment to fellow passengers heading to the Orkney 2025 Island Games. The Queen of morning TV was aboard Loganair's Dundee to Kirkwall flight last week ahead of the much anticipated Island Games. The TV legend, who is a frequent visitor to the island, left passengers stunned when she gave a surprise address to passengers. Excited to take to the PA system, the TV host welcomed fellow passengers to the flight ahead of its journey. Her announcement was received with applause from those onboard. The 65-year-old ITV host said: 'Hi everybody I'm Lorraine Kelly and I want to welcome you on this Loganair flight. Of course we have just landed in Dundee and we are on our way to Kirkwall. 'This is the last call for the Orkney Island Games. I hope you all have a brilliant time. I've just always wanted to do this, this is super cool so thank you so much. Enjoy, you'll love Orkney, it's the best place in the world.' Kelly is an ambassador for the 20th edition of the games, which started today. The games sees athletes from 24 islands around the world compete across 12 sports over a week-long event. The games, which began in 1985 on the Isle of Man, were due to be officially opened today by the Princess Royal. Loganair is the Official Airline Partner of the 20th International Island Games. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The adventures of Scottish national treasure Lorraine Kelly, part two
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The star, a regular visitor to Orkney, aka her 'happy place', is an ambassador for the 20th International Island Games which begin today on the islands. Inga Elder, owner of the tattoo parlour in question, Image Orkney in Kirkwall, created a special collection of designs ahead of the Games and invited Kelly to visit. The TV presenter had joined her cousin's 'blackening' – a traditional wedding custom – on the island a few years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lorraine Kelly 'tattooing' Island Games shot put competitor and tattoo artist Calum Elder | Inga Elder Calum Elder, Inga's husband, an apprentice tattoo artist and an Island Games competitor in the shot put, was Kelly's first 'client'... although, perhaps fortunately for him, it was just a bit of fun and she didn't actually start wielding the needle on his skin. Amateur tattooing is probably not to be advised.
STV News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Thousands descend on Orkney for International Island Games
People from around the world have been arriving in Orkney for the 20th International Island Games. Twenty four islands will compete in 12 events over the next week, with competitors from the likes of Menorca, Bermuda, the Falklands and Greenland joining the home team to compete for the title. Around 2,500 visitors have been arriving in Orkney from all over the world by plane and by boat for the Games, which will be officially opened by Lorraine Kelly on Saturday. Lorraine told STV News: 'It's just going to be brilliant, there's going to be representatives from all over the world. It's just going to be a massive celebration, we're so looking forward to it and it is going to be amazing.' Meanwhile, thousands of athletes are touching down, ready to compete in the internationally renowned island games. STV News The island games will be taking place in Orkney Isle of Man team manager Jill Gillings said: 'It's brilliant. I think it's grown from strength to strength as the Island Games. And it's a wonderful thing to be involved in. 'The athletes are all really excited about being here and really ready to compete. So that's the main thing. I think we have a really relaxed atmosphere with that, and I think we tend to try and look after one another, which is sort of in keeping with the islands.' It's been 20 years since the island games were last held in Scotland, and for the very first time, the iconic event is here in Orkney. STV News Gordon Deans, Orkney 2025 Organisers say it's one of the largest multi-sporting events in Europe this year. Gordon Deans, chair of Orkney 2025 said: 'We wanted to host for years so getting that opportunity is fantastic. It's a fantastic opportunity for Orkney. 'You'll see and feel the buzz about the place as you go around. 'The whole community is getting behind this. And so they should. It is the biggest event we have ever held in Orkney.' STV News The island games will be taking place in Orkney These games haven't even got going yet – but when they do, Orkney is set for days of sporting dreams and drama. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Medals for 2025 Island Games in Orkney are unveiled
The medals for the Orkney Island Games have been revealed with 100 days to go until the event 12–18 July, Orkney will welcome about 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups to compete in 12 marks the first time Orkney has hosted the Games in its 40-year history, making it a landmark occasion for the islands and the biggest sporting event in its hosted the event for the third time in 2023, and will be sending a team to Orkney alongside Jersey, Alderney and Sark. The 20th International Island Games will bring together athletes to compete in a wide variety of disciplines. Orkney is gearing up to host athletes, coaches, and spectators from dozens of island nations, creating an event that is as much about community and camaraderie as it is about 100 days to go until the Games begin, the medals that will be presented to each winning athlete have been Orkney and Orkney 2025 ran a competition for the design of the medals and ribbon. Judges picked islander Jodie Brown's standing stones medal design to feature on all 1,272 medals presented at Orkney 2025. They show Orkney's Standing Stones of Stenness, which are believed to be older than Stonehenge and an iconic island Brown, aged 23 from Kirkwall, will receive her own commemorative set and present a medal during the Games. She said the Neolithic stones depicted represent first, second and third in each competition as well as the Orkney's rich history. The ribbon design was won by Olivia Yorston, whose striking concept represents the flag colours of Orkney and features all the official Island Games logos. The medals have been sponsored by Orkney jewellery designer, Sheila Talbot, director of Orkney 2025, said: "Orkney is a thriving hub for creatives, attracting artists, writers, musicians, and craftspeople from across the globe. "With only 100 days to go until we welcome the world, excitement is building and we are very much looking forward to creating positive memories which will last a lifetime." Gordon Deans, chairman of Orkney 2025, said staging the Games had been a logistical challenge."The Games is supported by principle funders the Scottish Government and Orkney Island Council, and would not be possible without the incredible efforts of the Orkney community," he said."Over 800 volunteers have stepped forward to take on vital roles, from stewarding events to supporting athletes and spectators. "Their dedication showcases the warmth and hospitality that make Orkney such a special place." The Games kick off with an opening ceremony and athletes' parade in Kirkwall on Saturday 12 July, hosted by Lorraine Kelly. Highlights include the triathlon in Stromness, cycling road races through the West Mainland, and the half marathon in Kirkwall. The opening ceremony and sporting events are free and open for all to attend.
