“This was possibly the most difficult and challenging course we have ever been on. The rugged terrain made things extra hard for us, but we discovered some fantastic new parts of Scotland which we will never forget.”

Karine Baillet, team captain of French/ Swiss adventure racing team Wilsa HellyHansen

With breathtaking mountains, remote glens, rugged peninsulas and deep lochs, Scotland’s terrain is ideally suited to the demanding and multi-discipline sport of Adventure Racing. Few sports showcase Scotland’s sensational scenery, diverse landscape and outdoor culture so completely and EventScotland has invested strategically over the years to ensure the profile of Adventure Racing in Scotland is capitalised upon.

EventScotland has invested in the Edinburgh Rat Race, the original urban adventure race, since its inception in 2004 and continues to support this world class event into 2009. EventScotland also invested in the ARC Wilderness Challenge in 2005 and 2006 and, in 2007, invested £30,000 in the World Adventure Racing Championships.

This gruelling multi discipline event attracted 49 teams from 19 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France and Germany and established Scotland as a destination for one of the fastest growing niche markets in the world.

EventScotland also supports a range of other events which appeal to the adventure sports market including helping to secure the Corona Extra Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) World Cup for Tiree in 2007 and the O’Neil Highland Surf Championships in Thurso.

EventScotland continues to create and identify opportunities within adventure sports for Scotland.