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The X-Scotia Hike and Fly paragliding race in Scotland is back in 2025!
DATE CHANGE: Due to poor weather conditions, the event was postponed. It has been rescheduled, and will now take place 6th-7th September 2025!
PLEASE NOTE: To participate in the X-Scotia you MUST have a functioning Garmin Inreach or Spot GPS Satellite tracker with two-way communication enabled.
Flying site
X-Scotia Hike and Fly will be held in Kintail. The area offers outstanding mountain terrain for the race, both in the air and on the ground...
Expand page for more detailsAlternative Event Dates
If the event needs to be rescheduled, for example a poor weather forecast, then the organisers have selected the following dates to move the event to. See the Cancellation policy for how this may affect you if you are unable to attend the alternative dates.
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Registration will open on
20/02 09:35 (Europe/London)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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No Helicopter rescue
There are no helicopters in this region.
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No Medic on takeoff
There will not be medicical services on launch.
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Poor phone coverage
There is poor phone signal in this area.
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No radio coverage
The radio is not monitored.
Contacts
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Airtribune updates
- Andy Howson
- 07766518005
- andy.howson@gmail.com
Event info
The X-Scotia Hike and Fly paragliding race in Scotland is back in 2025!
DATE CHANGE: Due to poor weather conditions, the event was postponed. It has been rescheduled, and will now take place 6th-7th September 2025!
PLEASE NOTE: To participate in the X-Scotia you MUST have a functioning Garmin Inreach or Spot GPS Satellite tracker with two-way communication enabled.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
Documents required at registration
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National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
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Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Signed Waiver/Release form
You will need to sign a waiver or release document to show you understand the risks. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
Prize fund and scoring categories
Accommodation and Activities
Located in Kintail, the race Base Camp will be a field with basic facilities. It will serve as both the start and finish point for the race as well as the hub for the weekend’s activities. Participants will arrive Friday afternoon, park vehicles and camp for the duration of the weekend until Monday morning.
Food and drink will be available on Sunday evening for the social BBQ, however participants should come prepared with their own supplies for the remainder of the weekend.
How to get here
Unnamed Road, Kyle IV40 8HQ, UK
Kintail United Kingdom
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
X-Scotia Organisers
Contacts
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Airtribune updates
- Andy Howson
- 07766518005
- andy.howson@gmail.com