Media & Press
Edited on 30th Jun 2010
Here you can find essential information about Scottish Orienteering and the 6-Day competition. Press releases at the bottom of the page.
If you require more information please email paul.frost@scottish6days.com
Background
The Scottish Six Day Orienteering competition (“the 6-Days”) is a biennial event, first held in 1977, and taking place in a different area of Scotland each time. As the largest orienteering event in the UK, each 6-Days event typically attracts over 3500 competitors plus additional families and friends, and brings an enormous economic boost to the local area.
The competition is designed to provide the highest quality orienteering over the week, in a relaxed atmosphere, and aims to appeal all ages and skill levels, from elite athletes to newcomers. Age classes range from 10 years and under to 80 years and above!
A strong international representation is always present at each 6-Day event, with a traditionally large Scandinavian contingent, and more recently the event has become increasingly popular with competitors from Eastern Europe.
The event is overseen by the Scottish 6-Day Company, and organised by all of Scotland’s orienteering clubs, who co-ordinate central organisation as well as individual race days. Additional assistance is provided where required by other UK clubs and individuals. Oban 2011’s central organising clubs are Loch Eck Orienteers (ECKO), Clydeside Orienteers (CLYDE) and Ayrshire Orienteering Club (AYROC).
For details of past events, visit the Scottish 6 Day web site.
On television
Watch a news item recorded by Scottish TV at the 2007 event on YouTube
Press reports from the 2009 event held near Perth.
A positive economic impact has also been achieved through events like the Runrig concert at Scone Palace and the Scottish Six Days Orienteering Championship, which generated an estimated £2m net additional income for Perth and Kinross, a very significant boost for the local economy by anyone’s standards.
Perth and Kinross council leader Ian Miller
It is backed this year by Perth and Kinross Council; there’s funding from EventScotland and it’s reckoned to be worth close to £1m to the hosting communities.
The Herald - 6 Day event puts Scotland on the map
The event will bring a major boost to the local economy, with competitors booking local accommodation and visiting tourist attractions.
Perthshire Advertiser - Orienteering, great day mapped out for orienteers
Orienteering has a near- unique ability to attract many older competitors to a physically-demanding and active sport. Orienteering combines physical challenge with the intellectual problem of navigation in wild country, creating a sport in which skill plays as much a part as fitness.
The Courier - 3000-plus orienteers make it to Tay 2009
When the competition was held two years ago in Speyside, record numbers were logged at two local tourist attractions on the rest day, while the Deeside 2005 event brought in more than £700,000 to the local economy.
The Press and Journal - Thousands flock to orienteering festival
You can see the 2009 website here
Publicity leaflet
Copies of the logo for use in articles
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