Perthshire 2027 will have five days of forest competition beginning on Sunday 1st August 2027 then continuing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and ending on Friday 6th August 2027.

Perthshire forests are a varied mix of fast, runnable plantations and more technical Highland terrain; it was the birthplace of contours after all. There are a mix of conifer plantations, native woodland and open moorland with some more technical rocky ground, overall they offer challenging, often physical orienteering where precise navigation will really benefit.

As usual, the Central Organising Team is already working hard to ensure you enjoy a variety of terrain with something for everyone and a few new challenges. There will be competitive age-class courses, colour-coded courses and string courses for the young and the young at heart! The event centre will be based in Aberfeldy and there will be rest day activities for those who need an orienteering-based activity on their day off. We are also planning a full social calendar - more information about that to follow,

It is, however, a holiday-based event and when not orienteering there are plenty of local attractions to keep you entertained. You are spoilt for choice from The Perth Museum, Blair Castle, Scone Palace to The Scottish Crannog Centre. Or if high adrenaline is more your taste then the Highland Fling Bungee and Zip Park or varied Mountain Biking routes at Comrie Croft might appeal. There’s something for everyone in “Big Tree Country.”

We look forward to welcoming you to Perthshire in 2027 to celebrate 50 years of the Scottish 6 Days!