The Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs warmly welcomes today’s announcement that the FIA World Rally Championship will return to the United Kingdom in 2027 with Rally Scotland based in Aberdeen and the forests of the north-east.
For Scotland’s motorsport community, this is tremendous news. The World Rally Championship has a deep and proud connection with rallying across Britain, and Scotland in particular has long played a central role in that history. The creation of Rally Scotland represents an exciting new chapter and a fantastic opportunity to showcase the country’s world-class rally stages, passionate fanbase and outstanding volunteer network.
As the Regional Association representing motor clubs across Scotland within Motorsport UK, SAMSC recognises the enormous amount of work that has gone into securing this event. We congratulate Motorsport UK, the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, along with all the partners involved, for their commitment and vision in bringing the championship back to the UK.
The forests and gravel roads of north-east Scotland will provide a spectacular and demanding stage for the world’s best rally drivers, while the event will also deliver significant benefits to local communities, businesses and tourism across the region.
Crucially, events like this depend on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, officials and motor clubs, and the Scottish motorsport community stands ready to play its part. Scotland has a proud tradition of delivering rallies to the highest international standards, and SAMSC looks forward to working with Motorsport UK and the organising team as plans develop in the lead-up to 2027.
Rupert Hine, Chair of the Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs, said:
“This is fantastic news for motorsport in Scotland and across the United Kingdom. The return of the FIA World Rally Championship is something the rallying community has hoped for since the championship last visited in 2019, and it is particularly fitting that this new chapter will be written in Scotland.
“The forests and gravel roads of north-east Scotland will provide a superb challenge for the world’s best crews, while also showcasing the depth of rallying heritage we have here. Scotland has a proud tradition of delivering world-class events, supported by dedicated motor clubs, officials and volunteers, and that spirit will be central to the success of Rally Scotland.
“On behalf of the Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs, I would like to congratulate Motorsport UK, the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council for their vision and commitment in bringing the championship back to the UK. We look forward to working with Motorsport UK and the organising team as plans develop, and to welcoming competitors, teams and fans from around the world to Scotland in 2027.”
Read the Motorsport UK news release at
https://www.motorsportuk.org/world-rally-championship-returns-to-the-uk-with-rally-scotland-from-2027/
Visit: https://rallyscotland.org
