No, due to health and safety regulations, tents must be located in a separate area of the campsite to campervans, caravans and horseboxes.
Yes. Horseboxes up to 7.5 tonne are allowed in the camping area.
Advance tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online only. You will also be permitted to buy tickets on the gate, subject to availability.
Your e-tickets will be automatically sent to you by email 4 weeks before the event. Please make sure you check the Spam folder.
General admisssion Tickets and Camping:
You will receive an E-Ticket 2 to 4 weeks prior to the event.
Membership Tickets:
Swing badges & wristbands with detailed itinerary will be posted out to your address 2 to 4 weeks before event.
Your e-tickets will be automatically sent to you by email 4 weeks before the event. Please make sure you check the Spam folder.
General admisssion Tickets and Camping:
You will receive an E-Ticket 2 to 4 weeks prior to the event.
Membership Tickets:
Swing badges & wristbands with detailed itinerary will be posted out to your address 2 to 4 weeks before event.
There will be a season ticket covering all four days, as well as a weekend ticket, and individual day tickets.
Children under 16 go free with general admission tickets but you are required to book them a ticket. Each paying adult will be permitted to add up to 6 free child tickets to their basket. Should you require additional tickets please contact us 01738 503121.
For Membership tickets, each paying adult may bring one under 16 in for free. You must book this child a free ticket.
For Membership tickets, each paying adult may bring one under 16 in for free. You must book this child a free ticket.
For full information on how to arrange a refund, please see our refund policy below:
One essential companion will go free with when you purchase one general admission or membership ticket.
Please contact the office once you have purchased your ticket and we will be happy to arrange this.
Yes, subject to availability, tickets will be sold on the gate. Please note, members marquee and course walk tickets are limited in numbers.
Membership ticket prices are for one adult only. One child under 16 can also go free.
Additional adults are required to pay the full ticket price.
Additional children are rquired to pay 50% of the ticket price.
Parking in the main event car park is free of charge.
If you are booked to camp in the main campsite, you will be charged if you wish to bring an additional car.
Yes. Mobility scooters will be provided by Event Mobility and must be booked in advance via Event Mobility website > Book Your Scooter
Bookings for scooters will open Tuesday 25 February.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials are not liable for payments, enquiries or complaints regarding Event Mobility or any products or services the company supply at the event.
For Season Camping you can check in to the Campsite from 10am on Wednesday 20 August.
Weekend Camping you can check in to the Campsite from 10am on Friday 22 August.
Please check out by 11am on Monday 25 August.
Yes, there are three options for campaign.
Camping will be available to book through our online box office, please select the pitch size and type you require. Tents and campervans will be located in seperate areas within the campsite due to safety regulations.
Please note, admission to the event will be required alongside your pitch purchase. All tickets can be purchased in the same transaction.
Yes, there will be an option to add an electrical hookup to your booking.
Yes. There will be an option for this on the campsite booking system.
Yes, if they adhere to the dog policy below:
Welcome: Dogs are welcome to attend the event however, there are a few conditions so please continue reading below.
Lead Requirement: Dogs must be always kept on a secure lead and under control.
Off-Lead Policy: If a dog is found off-lead or not under control, the owner will be charged £20 (donated to charity) and may be asked to leave the event.
Waste Removal: Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please ensure you bring your own poo bags. There are Dog Waste bins available across the site. Please refer to the site map to find exact locations.
Do Not Leave Dogs in Cars: Dogs must not be left unattended in vehicles. If dog/s are left unattended for any length of time in a vehicle, where we are legally able to do so, we reserve the right, if necessary, to force entry into a car to release any animals which may be suffering.
Water Points: Water points are located throughout the event site. Please see our site map for these locations.
Dogs are welcome into all areas of the event with the exception of the Member's Marquee. They will however, be permitted on the Member's Marquee Lawn. Please note, only Guide Dogs are permitted to be in any indoor facilities.
All dogs owners must adhere to the dog policy below:
Welcome: Dogs are welcome to attend the event however, there are a few conditions so please continue reading below.
Lead Requirement: Dogs must be always kept on a secure lead and under control.
Off-Lead Policy: If a dog is found off-lead or not under control, the owner will be charged £20 (donated to charity) and may be asked to leave the event.
Waste Removal: Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please ensure you bring your own poo bags. There are Dog Waste bins available across the site. Please refer to the site map to find exact locations.
Do Not Leave Dogs in Cars: Dogs must not be left unattended in vehicles. If dog/s are left unattended for any length of time in a vehicle, where we are legally able to do so, we reserve the right, if necessary, to force entry into a car to release any animals which may be suffering.
Water Points: Water points are located throughout the event site. Please see our site map for these locations.
The Palace will be open, but a Scone Palace International Horse Trials Ticket does not permit entry to the palace. You can book a ticket to visit Scone Palace.
Yes. There will be evening entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Full information is coming soon.
Scone Palace is located on the outskirts of the city of Perth in Scotland.
Yes. You can reach Scone Palace via rail, bus, taxi or air. Please see our visit us page for full details on each.
Parking is included in the price of your ticket, and you will be directed to the appropriate parking area on arrival.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials is Scotland’s only CCI4*-L horse trials event and promises to deliver four thrilling days of competition, top riders, exhilarating sporting action, and a memorable day out.
There is a wide range of competitions and events, and we have modelled Blair Castle International Horse Trials in this first year, to ease competitors into our new event. Please see our What’s On page for full details.
Entries for non-eventing classes will open on 3rd June 2025.
Eventing entries will open on 14th July 2025.
Entry links are available on our what's on page.
The qualifier links/events will be published on the website when finalised. This will be updated frequently.
Non-eventing and Eventing Schedules will be available from mid-May.
Non-eventing - limited stabling will be available onsite. Competitors will only be able to book a stable for the night before or after the day they compete. There will be the opportunity when booking stables to request additional nights. If there is space these will be allocated once entries close.
Grassroots Eventing - stabling for one or two nights will be available. If competing in other classes throughout the week, you will be able to book duration stabling with your eventing entry.
International Eventing - it is mandatory for long format entries to stable for the duration.
Non-eventing/grassroots eventing – straw is supplied for bedding. Competitors requiring shavings are welcome to bring their own or purchase on event.
International Eventing – two bales of shavings are supplied on arrival courtesy of Bedmax. Additional bales can be purchased onsite.
International Eventing – stables will be available from 12 noon on Tuesday 19th August.
Non eventing/Grassroots eventing – stables will be available from 4pm on the night you are stabling. These must be vacated and fully mucked out by 2pm on the day of departure.
Competitors who have booked stabling are permitted to stay overnight in their lorries/horseboxes. Competitors who have not booked stabling must leave the venue at the end of the day and no later than 7pm. No tents are allowed in the lorry park.
No Pens, tents or awnings requiring guy ropes are permitted overnight or during the day in the lorry park in the interests of safety.
Non-eventing/grassroots eventing – two tickets will be allocated for the first entered horse/pony with one additional pass for each additional horse/pony. Additional tickets may be purchased online via the box office.
International Eventing – tickets allocated as per the FEI schedule.
All horses and ponies arriving onsite must be vaccinated against equine influenza with the last vaccination having been administered no more than 365 days prior to entry to the venue.
All animals must have completed the primary course of two vaccinations. The last vaccination must have been administered at least 7 days before entering the venue.
Horses competing under FEI rules or British Eventing rules must abide by the vaccination rules of that Governing Body.
Passports must travel with the animal to the event. Any animal identified without a valid vaccination protocol or if the owner/rider is unable to produce a valid passport, will result in immediate removal of that animal from the venue. No refunds will be issued in respect of entries or stabling.
There will be Farriers on site for the duration of the event.
Competitors will be able to sleep in their lorries but no tents, caravans or motorhomes are permitted in the lorry park. If you require an additional vehicle / tent you must book the camping area.
Please see our Visit Us page for more information on travelling to and within Perth.
Please visit the Perth City & Towns website for a full list of local attractions and events.
Visit Scotland is a wealth of information and offers local accommodation suggestions to suit all price points.
You can also use the Perth City and Towns accommodation section for options across the area.
Please see a range of options on the Perth City and Towns Eating and Drinking section.
We are using the eventing volunteers for everyone who would like to volunteer to help at Scone Palace International Horse trials. You can access the website via the following link EventingVolunteers.Com
We recommend creating an account with Eventing Volunteers in advance. This will make it easier for you to sign up to volunteer at Scone Horse Trials when available.
Yes, please put in your questionnaire who you would like to work with. You will need to make sure you have signed up to the same shift / days as your friends. If you are signed up to different roles / shifts as your friends, we won’t be able to pair you together.
Absolutely! We always encourage and welcome new volunteers within the eventing community.
A small number of roles require people who have experience, but most don’t.
You will be given a full induction on your allocated role and your fellow volunteers and event staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
British eventing has some information about typical volunteer roles that are needed to run a full days eventing.
Some specific roles are not available to view on the Volunteer system. If you are a Jump Judge or working with an organisation you will be sent a separate sign-up link to Eventing Volunteers to use.
Do not worry if you cannot see the role you are looking for. Please get in touch with volunteers@sconehorsetrials.com and someone will be able to help.
We do not operate a wait list system for volunteer shifts/roles.
If another volunteer cancels their shift, a slot will open in that role.
We will keep in touch with all registered volunteers to let you know if additional people are required for roles.
We always encourage young volunteers to join us and help on event. However, all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult during their shift.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a dog friendly site; however, we cannot allow your dog/s to be with you during your shift in the interest of safety.
Prior to the event, you will be sent a one-time access e-ticket. This will allow you to enter the site. Please report to the volunteers’ tent once on site to receive a wristband to provide access to the event thereafter if required.
Please ensure you provide us with an up-to-date email address to ensure your e-ticket arrives in time.
Shifts can last up to 8/9 hrs depending on your role and the competitions being held that day. Some days may be shorter than others.
We offer a very limited number of half day shifts.
Once you have created a profile and completed the questionnaire, please email volunteers@sconepalace.com for more information.
All shifts are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to you via the volunteer system and updates will also be available on the notice board within the volunteer tent.
Yes, we have a dedicated team who will be covering roles to allow breaks throughout the day. If you need to take a break or leave for any reason, we ask you to contact the volunteer tent, and someone will attend to cover your position.
Please get in touch with the team via the volunteer system and we will do or best to re-allocate you.
We request you do not swap shifts with other volunteers without contacting the volunteer coordinator. It is important for us to know who is covering each role in the case of an emergency and to ensure positions appropriate filled in the interest of the safety of all on site.
Lunch is available to collect from the volunteer tent at the start of your shift.
A team will also be on hand throughout the day to provide refreshments to you on shift. The volunteer tent is open throughout the day for refreshments and a place to sit.
We will be able to provide options for those with dietary and allergy requirements. Please ensure you have stated this in your questionnaire at sign up to allow us to cater appropriately for you.
Yes, there will be multiple options to purchase food through the day and in the evening and will be available to view on our website before you arrive.
We have a limited number of electrical hook-ups available for Caravans and Campervans. We are not able to offer hook ups for tents.
Yes, you will need to purchase a camping pitch via the box office in advance.
Yes, however anyone who is not volunteering will need to purchase admission tickets in advance to enter the event.
The event also needs to know the names of all those staying on the camping pitch in the interest of health and safety and as required by law. Please ensure you provide accurate details of all those camping on your pitch.
No, camping is non-transferable.
Yes, please contact volunteers@sconepalacehorsetrials.com and we will be able to assist with this process.
For a Trade Application please contact tradestands@sconehorsetrials.com
All trade stand applications will be considered based on various terms including, space available on site and the type of trade/products on offer.
Yes, you can purchased electrical hook-up alongside your trade stand. When completing your application please indicate the electrical supply required.
Pricing for electrical hook-up can be found on our Trade Stand Pricing list.
Electrical supply may be limited in certain areas. Please ensure you request and apply for electric hook-up at the time of application. Late requests for electrical hook-up will be considered but not guaranteed and will be invoiced accordingly but this may incur an additional administrative charge.
No, due to health and safety regulations, we cannot permit any personal generators on site.
Trade Stands pitches are available in 3 forms as detailed below.
| Pitch Type | Description | Price |
| Open Ground | Provision of ground space to place your own marquee/gazebo or hire one through our supplier (prices below). Available in 3m increments | £132/m frontage |
| Shedding | Provision of a 3m x 6m bay including marquee and flooring. | £1,015 per 3m x 6m bay |
| Scone’s Larder | 3m x 2.5m space within the Food Hall. For food traders selling items not intended for immediate consumption. E.g. packaged meats and cheese. | £405 per space |
Yes, marquee and flooring hire will be available to hire through us from our supplier. Please detail in your application the marquee and/or flooring required.
Last minute orders for marquee hire will be considered and cannot be guaranteed.
Banner rails will be available to hire and should be included in your applications. Please note, these should not be used for large header boards and are only appropriate for use with lightweight header boards made of Foamex or similar.
Third party contractors will be permitted on site, but full details must be provided in advance to allow access.
Camping may be available to the rear of your trade stand. Please ensure when completing your application, you provide details of the vehicles you are to be bringing on site as this may affect your location on site.
Trade Camping is also available within our main campsite located at Perth Racecourse; this will not incur any additional charge unless electrical supply is required for your pitch which must be paid for in advance.
The Event will be held in Scone Palace Parkland with access to the site for set up available from Monday 19 th August. No access is provided to the event site prior to this date.
Should your application be accepted, full details of arrival times and how to access the site will be provided.
Access on and off the event site will be provided during set times once the event is live.
Please be aware you will not be permitted to exit or enter the main site even to drop of stock or deliver items to your trade stand outside of these times.
NO TRAFFIC MOVEMENT IS PERMITTED ON, OFF OR AROUND THE EVENT SITE DURING RESTRICTED HOURS.
Tickets will be allocated based on your trade stand size and predicted staffing requirements as a result. If more tickets are required to accommodate staff working across different days, you can contact the event office for single day e-tickets.
Additional tickets for the duration can be purchased at a discounted price via the box office.
| Trade Stand Frontage | Vehicle Passes | Wristbands |
| Up to 5 metres | One | Two |
| 6 - 12 metres | Two | Four |
| 13 - 20 metres | Three | Six |
| Over 20 metres | Four | Eight |
If your application is accepted and you require items to be delivered to the event site an address will be provided.
A responsible party must be on site to collect the delivery from the Site Office. The office is unable to accept deliveries for traders who are not present on site at the time of arrival.
The Event must be informed of all expected deliveries and must be clearly marked with your trade stand or company name.
All catering will be managed by an external team. Please complete the Catering Concession Enquiry form on our website and a member of the event team will be in touch.
If you are looking for a space to sell food not intended for immediate consumption, such as packaged meats and cheese or pre-packaged cakes, please email tradestands@sconehorsetrials.com for an application.
If you are unsure if you would be a caterer or food trader, please contact us on the email above.
Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a dog friendly site and are welcome to join you at theevent subject to our dog policy below.
Lead Requirement: Dogs must be always kept on a secure lead and under control.
Off-Lead Policy: If a dog is found off-lead or not under control, the owner will be charged £20 (donated to charity) and may be asked to leave the event.
Waste Removal: Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please ensure you bring your own poo bags. There are Dog Waste bins available across the site. Please refer to the site map to find exact locations.
Do Not Leave Dogs in Cars: Dogs must not be left unattended in vehicles. If dog/s are left unattended for any length of time in a vehicle, where we are legally able to do so, we reserve the right, if necessary, to force entry into a car to release any animals which may be suffering.
Water Points: Water points are located throughout the event site.
Dogs on Trade Stands: It is at the exhibitor’s discretion to decide if you wish to permit dogs onto your trade stand.
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