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Events
Entertaining events on the island of Rousay
If you are travelling to the island of Rousay, make sure you travel around the time when these events take place. These events can ensure your stay to be a great one. Contact Visit Rousay for more details.
Rousay Lap & the Peedie Lap
The Rousay Lap is a Half-Marathon spanning 13.1 miles along a unique, circular route, with incredible views, and the highest public road in Orkney.
The annual event was first held in 2009.
This years Peedie Lap (5km)
was completed on June10th 2024
Rousay Lap - Half Marathon
SATURDAY
AUGUST 24th 2024
You can enter online or in person on the day.
The Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust is responsible for organising the Rousay Lap and the Peedie Lap.
Rousay Regatta 2024
Rousay Horticultural Show
Rousay Horticultural Society Show
SUNDAY AUGUST 3rd 2025
Rousay Community School.
The show normally opens at 2.30pm, and the prize-giving commences at 4pm.
You can visit our services
page to have a better understanding on how to get around the island without any hassle.
Do you want to know more about the events that are hosted on the island?
Send an email to Visit Rousay. We will be glad to fill you in with the details.