The Pickaquoy Centre

4.5(404)

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

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Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

Space & layout
Food & beverage
AV & technology

Venue Details

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

Rated 4.5 on Google · 404 reviews