The Orkney Folk Festival is a cornerstone of culture for the island since it was established in 1982.
This year, the Orkney Folk Festival will run from 22 to 25 May.
As it is entirely volunteer run, the Orkney Folk Festival benefits from donors who are able to contribute their support to it.
We are delighted to be part of making this vital event possible and invite everyone to come and get involved.
What is the Orkney Folk Festival?
A multi-day celebration of folk music and culture, the Orkney Folk Festival features a diverse lineup of artists from around the world.
It was created in 1982 to combat the challenges that tourism and traditional music were experiencing in Orkney at the time.
What started out as a way to boost summer tourism and bridge the gap between generations has become an enduring staple of Orcadian life.
Many visitors find themselves so enamoured by the festivities that they return year on year to the island to partake in the unique experience.
There is truly nothing else like the Orkney Folk Festival, hence why Scholes are so proud to be supporting it.
If you want to experience the Orkney Folk Festival first hand, tickets are selling out fast, so try and grab some while you still can!
How is Scholes helping the Orkney Folk Festival?
The Orkney Folk Festival has a special place in our hearts, hence why we are proud to be a Gold sponsor.
I have two brothers-in-law who are going to be performing there, so the Orkney Folk Festival has a special place in my heart!
We are also doing all that we can to spread the word about the festival and get as many people to attend as possible.
There’s a reason that the festival has endured over the last forty years, and I would strongly recommend anyone come and get involved.
With such a range of talent on display, you never know what you’re going to experience at the Orkney Folk Festival.
Here at Scholes, community is a core part of everything we do.
From the Island Games to the Orkney Folk Festival, we try and get involved in all parts of Orcadian life.
We track everything on our social media so make sure you keep up to date with all that we do.
