Student Discounts

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In partnership with local businesses UHI Orkney has set-up a Student Discount Scheme.

On presentation of a UHI Orkney ID card, which students undertaking full time courses lasting at least an academic year receive on enrolment, you will be entitled to discounts at a range of shops throughout Kirkwall and wider Orkney.

To join the Student Discount Scheme and have your Business listed here please contact us.

Local Discounts

Shops:

  • Begg Shoes - 10% discount
  • Blue Joes - 10% discount
  • Co-op, Albert Street - 10% discount with a Young Scot or NUS card only
  • Cycle Orkney - 10% discount
  • Findlays Photo Shop - 10% discount
  • Judith Glue - 10% discount (excludes food and alcohol)
  • Kirkness & Gorie - 10% discount (excluding alcohol & discount items)
  • The Longship - 10% discount (excluding alcohol & discount items)
  • J & M McEwen - 10% discount
  • The Orcadian Bookshop - 10% discount
  • OTE - 10% discount
  • Orkney Library and Archive - 50% discount on photocopying
  • Orkney Tech - 10% all components & peripherals; 5% all laptops, PCs and Printers
  • Overblikk Restaurant at UHI Orkney (sit in or take away) – 10% discount (with valid student card) – Bookings must be made with Reception.
  • Solveig - 10% discount
  • Sutherlands Pharmacy - 10% discount

Please note: no discounts will be applied to items that are on sale or on a special promotion.

Visitor Attractions:

  • Orkney Attractions - Peatfire Tales of Orkney Evenings (24% Student Discount) and Guided Walks (20% Student Discount)
  • Historic Scotland concession rates are applicable on the Orkney Explorer Pass and for Memberships.  The Orkney Explorer Pass allows entry to each Orkney site once and is valid for 1 month. Concession rates are also available at individual sites.
  • Orkney Wireless Museum - free entry to everyone 

Online Discounts

  • Register with My Uni Days to receive discounts at many in-store and on-line retailers.
  • See the TOTUM website (formally known as NUS extra) for exclusive discounts with a TOTUM card, this includes 10% off your shopping at the local Co-op supermarkets in Orkney.
  • Discounts on computer software packages are available from Software 4 Students.
  • For students with a Young Scot Card you are entitled to offers and discounts on a range of products, services and travel both in Orkney and throughout Scotland.
  • ACPRail - 20-35% on rail passes for UK, Europe and Australia
  • The Sports Edit is the UK’s leading destination for fashion-forward activewear, offering a carefully curated selection of the most stylish, innovative sportswear from across the world. Enter the coupon code TSESTUDENT10 at checkout for 10% Student Discount.
  • Lyre's Spirit Co is an alcohol-free spirits company, the perfect choice for students wanting to indulge in cocktails all while staying healthy while studying. Discount code ORKNEY10OFF may be redeemed online to save 10% at checkout.
  • Foam Direct are the UK’s largest and fastest supplier of foam online. You can buy custom cut foam for replacement sofa cushions, outdoor seating, bespoke mattresses and much more. There’s even a range of off-the-shelf products including acoustic foam tiles, available in a variety of colours. Use code OCUHI10 at the checkout to claim your 10% discount
  • John Smith Bookshop offers free postage and packaging for students and they will price match for books on reading lists.
  • Custom Neon sell a stunning range of custom made LED neon lights and signs. Enter promo code UHISAVE10 at checkout to save 10%.