Join Us For Four Days of Equestrian Sport

For visitors travelling from the North of England, a trip to Scone Palace International Horse Trials is closer than you might think.

Driving from Lancashire or Yorkshire is around a 4-hour drive, and with its prime location in the heart of Scotland, Perth is a central hub for trains all over the UK, making Scone Palace one of the most accessible international events in the UK equestrian calendar.

With four days of world-class sport and countryside hospitality, the event brings together elite riders, rising stars and grassroots competitors across a packed programme.  

Set against the backdrop of Scone Palace - home to Perth Racecourse, the UK’s most northerly racetrack - you will find few settings as fitting for an equestrian weekend away.

Beyond the top-class international eventing that acts as the headline, the sporting card runs deep.

There's major-league British Showjumping, featuring The Malcolm Group Grand Prix with its £1,000 first prize - sure to attract stars from both the showjumping and the eventing worlds, while Arena Eventing, Pony Club Games, Showing and the Scottish Grassroots Championships - the destination event for all Scottish and Northern amateur riders - deliver near-continuous action across three arenas.

Scone Palace's wide variety of showing classes are real crowd-pullers. There's a focus on Scottish native breeds - Highland Ponies and Clydesdales - with the very best of each breed coming forward.

The Hunter classes are packed full of quality, as is the Native Pony Society (NPS) show, which features qualifiers for showing's most coveted championships. And, appropriately given that the site combines Perth Racecourse as well as the grounds of Scone Palace itself, there are hotly contested Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) classes.

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NOT JUST HORSES

More Than Just Horses

As with any great equestrian festival, there's plenty here beyond the arenas. A bustling shopping village brings together country clothing, equestrian brands and artisan producers, while our social hubs offer someplace for you to eat, drink, and relax with live action from the arenas playing to the big screens.  

And when the sporting action winds down, the party gets going!

Three nights of evening entertainment deliver live music, a full-blown Scottish ceilidh and a disco to see the celebrations through to late. Well-stocked bars and Perth Racecourse's own Paddock and Chips keep everyone fed and watered until late, guaranteeing a proper Scottish hoolie to round off each day.

Horse Scotland

Made for Familes

Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a brilliant event for kids, and it won't break the bank either! Under 12s go free, and 12–16 year olds get in from just £12.

Once you're through the gates, head straight for the Horse Scotland Village, packed with things to keep horse-mad kids grinning all day: hop on the Horse Simulator, say hello to the therapy ponies, cheer on the dog classes, and swap stories at the Pony Club Chat.

Add in ice cream vans, delicious pizzas and burgers, and world-class horses jumping right in front of you, and you've all you need for a proper family adventure.

Travel England

Getting Here From North of England

Drive from Yorkshire: Driving from Yorkshire to Perth takes about 4.5 hours for the ≈ 230-mile trip. You will head north on the A1(M), cross into Scotland on the A74(M), and take the M8 and M90. Check live traffic with Traffic Scotland before you leave

Drive from Lancashire: The drive from Lancashire to Perth is a straightforward 200 to 225-mile trip that takes about 4 to 4.5 hours via major motorways. Simply head north on the M6 past Carlisle into Scotland, where the road becomes the M74. Near Glasgow, follow the M73 to the M80 and M9 toward Stirling, which seamlessly flows into the A9 and takes you directly into Perth.

By Train: Perth Rail Station is a central hub for trains all over the UK with regular, direct routes form across England. 

By Air: Flights into Edinburgh or Glasgow will take you under an hour and Perth sits just an hour's drive from either city. 

Camping

Camping at the Horse Trials

Wake up on-site and enjoy the full event experience from start to finish when you book a pitch for your motorhome, horsebox or tent.

Our camping options offer a relaxed, sociable and convenient way to experience Scone Palace International Horse Trials. With five nights on-site from Wednesday 26 to Monday 31 August, you can settle in, explore at your own pace and enjoy everything the event has to offer without the need to travel each day.

Book your caravan, motorhome or horsebox and you will enjoy a 12m x 8m pitch for five nights. Suitable for a motorhome with awning, a Horsebox under 7.5 tonne or caravan with one car. 

Book your large tent and you will enjoy a 7m x 8m pitch suitable for a 4-6 person tent and one car. Includes a maximum of 6 guests.

Explore Perthshire

Exploring the Area

Scone Palace is situated in the heart of beautiful Perthshire, known for its outstanding beauty and award-winning culture. While you're here, build in time to explore beyond the showground. Perth itself is full of independent shops, riverside walks and excellent restaurants, and makes an easy base for the wider Perth and Kinross area. 

From lochs and glens to world-class whisky distilleries, 

And becasue Perth is so centrally located, you're only an hour or two away from all seven Scottish cities, and every beautiful wee town, pub and loch in between!

Give yourself an extra day or two and turn your sporting trip into a proper Scottish holiday.