Active Events
After an exhilarating day of cycling, or
thrilling excitement of white water rafting, why not sit back and
watch the experts compete at a world-class event in Scotland?
Scotland hosts an incredible year-round
programme of active events offering you the chance to see the
world's best sportsmen and women compete, and even offering you the
opportunity to participate on the perfect stage.
Wherever you find yourself, there is sure to
be an event which will inspire you to get active in Scotland.
You'll be surprised at how fun getting active can be!
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Take part in the challenging Scotland Coast to Coast event and experience an adventure through the Highlands on foot, bike and in a kayak.
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Starting and finishing in the beautiful surroundings of Holyrood Park a 10K run taking in many of Edinburgh’s most famous historic attractions.
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From the heavy events to the Highland dancing and Scottish music, Highland games are a great chance to see tradition come to life.
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Participants swim along a one mile route in Strathclyde Country Park, the venue which will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games Triathlon.
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Make sure you head to Ayr for Kiteival, the British Kite Surfing Championships, which will feature competitions taking place over three days this September.
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Admire the skill of some of the best female golfers at the Women's British Open played on the challenging Angus course.
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Carnoustie
Angus & Dundee
Five-times Open champion James Braid revamped this into a remarkable links course in 1926.
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Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders
The rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders, a mix of the rugged and the picturesque, is the perfect setting for the Tour of Britain 2011.
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh & The Lothians
Stunning Holyrood Park may be situated slap bang in Edinburgh, but it is a wild place boasting a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the Scottish capital.
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Scotstoun Stadium
Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Scotstoun will host the National Open which represents a new format in the scottishathletics indoor calendar.
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Strathclyde Country Park
Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
You can either select the unique 2 km swim or opt for the shorter half mile instead.
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Low Green Seafront
Ayrshire & Arran
Make sure you head to Ayr for Kiteival, the British Kite Surfing Championships, which will feature competitions taking place over three days this September.
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Royal Highland Centre
Edinburgh & The Lothians
Head down to the Royal Highland Centre this weekend and see one of Scotland’s largest events first hand.
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Glasgow Green
Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Glasgow Green is the starting point for this cycle ride between Glasgow and the capital city, Edinburgh.
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Linlithgow Palace
Edinburgh & The Lothians
Linlithgow Palace, once a luxurious, important royal residence and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, is now a magnificent ruin.
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Riverside Museum
Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Visit the new home of Glasgow's Transport Museum and enjoy a collection of national and international importance.
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Nairn
The Highlands
The race starts in Nairn, a town renowned for its 2 championship golf courses, the Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club.
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel
The Highlands
The race end at the isles of Glencoe Hotel where tht tidal Sea Lochs Linnhe and Leven discharge into the sea creating a dramatic scene.
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Dumfries
Dumfries & Galloway
Cyclists will cross the finish line for The Tour of Britain in Dumfries, the largest of Dumfries & Galloway's towns.
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