From horse feed to handbags and saddles to sweeties, all businesses are welcome to apply for a spot in our busy Shopping Village and Scones Larder Food Hall.

Simply complete your details below to register a note of interest for Scone Palace International Horse Trials 2026. Note that our dates of trade are 27 - 30 August.

Applications close on Friday 6th March. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their stand by Monday 6th April. Please note, completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance.

For more information on trade stands please visit our Trade FAQs section.

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Trade Stand Enquiry at Scone Palace International Horse Trials

Contact: Maddie Pullan, Trade Stand Manager

Email: tradestands@sconehorsetrials.com

Phone: 01738 503121

For further details on Trade Stand Types and other frequently asked questions, please read our trade stand FAQ’s and pricing list.

Trade Exhibitor FAQ’s

How can I apply for a trade stand at Scone Palace Horse Trials?

You can apply for a trade stand at Scone Palace International Horse Trials online. Entries for 27 - 30 August 2026 are now open.

See our Exhibit With Us page to apply.  

Applications close on Friday 6th March. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their stand by Monday 6th April. Please note, completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance.

Will electrical supply be available for my trade stand?

Yes, you can purchase electrical hook-up alongside your trade stand. When completing your application please indicate the electrical supply required.


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 may incur an additional administrative charge.

Pricing for electrical hook-up will be available on our Trade Stand Price list.

Can I bring my own generator on site?

Due to health and safety regulations, we cannot permit any personal generators on site. No exceptions will be granted.

What kinds of trade spaces are available to hire?

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

 

Can I hire a marquee or flooring from you to place in an open ground pitch?

Yes, marquee and flooring hire will be available to hire through our elected supplier. Please detail in your application the marquee and/or flooring required.

I have my own gazebo but it has broken, can I hire one from yourself last minute?

Last minute orders for marquee hire will be considered and cannot be guaranteed.

Can I hire a banner rail from you?

Banner rails will be available to hire and should be included in your application. Please note, these should not be used for large header boards and are only appropriate for use with lightweight boards or banners made of Foamex, vinyl or similar.

Can I employ a contractor to construct my marquee for me before I arrive?

Access to the event site will be granted to third-party contractors only after all required documentation has been submitted to the organisers and the relevant accreditation has been issued. 

Can I camp behind my Trade Stand?

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.

Will there be a Trade Campsite?

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.

When will I be able to arrive at the event?

The Event will be held in Scone Palace Parkland with access to the site for set up available from Monday 24th 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.

If you require access prior to this date, requests can be made to the Trade Stand Manager but are not guaranteed. 

Can I leave the event site once in to collect additional stock?

Access to the event ground will be prohibited between 7am and 7pm Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th August. You will not be permitted to exit or enter the main event site to drop off stock or deliver items to your trade stand within these hours.

NO TRAFFIC MOVEMENT IS PERMITTED ON, OFF OR AROUND THE EVENT SITE DURING RESTRICTED HOURS.

Access to the event ground will still be avaialble on foot with parking provided in the Trade Car Park.

How many tickets will I receive with my trade stand?

Tickets will be allocated based on the size of your trade stand and your estimated staffing requirments. If additional tickets are required to accommodate staff working on different days, please contact the Event Office to request extra wristbands or single-day e-tickets. Further accreditation passes may be issued at the discretion of the Trade Manager. Any additional tickets not provided through this process must be purchased from the Box Office at the rate at the time of purchasing. 

Can I have items delivered to the event site for my trade stand?

If your application is accepted and you require items to be delivered to the event site, a delivery address will be provided.

A responsible representative from your business must be on site to receive the delivery from the Site Office. Please note that the Site Office cannot accept deliveries on behalf of traders who are not present at the time of arrival. All deliveries must be clearly marked with your trade stand name or company name. The Event Team must be notified of any expected deliveries. Deliveries requiring assistance from the Event Team or use of machinery and driver to offload items, must be booked in advance and will incur an additional charge. 

How can I apply as a caterer?

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.

How can I apply as a food or drink trader?

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 complete the online application form linked below.

Exhibitor Eqnuiry Form

If you are unsure if you would be a caterer or food trader, please contact tradestands@sconehorsetrials.com.

Can I bring my dog with me?

Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a dog friendly site and your dog is welcome to join you at the event 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 General 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 the event site map for specific locations.

Are you required to permit dogs on your trade stand?

While Scone Palace International Horse Trials is a dog-friendly event, it is at the discretion of each trader whether or not to allow dogs onto their stand. If you choose not to permit dogs, you must clearly display signage at the front of your stand indicating that dogs are not allowed. 

Can I request a specific location on site?

While we will consider requests for preferred locations, we cannot gaurantee that these preferences will be accomodated. Trader placement on site is influcenced by a range of operational factors, and specific locations are not guaranteed at any stage. Please note that locations my be subject to change at any time based on the evolving requirements of the event. 

When do trade applications close?

We will close applications for trade stands 5pm Friday 6th March.

When will I hear if I have been successful in applying for a trade stand?

Applications close on Friday 6th March. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their stand by Monday 6th April. Please note, completion of the online form does not guarantee acceptance.