The Drumlanrig Off Road Motorcycle Festival -
Final Instructions 18/08/26
Are we all ready for the Drumlanrig Off Road Motorcycle Festival August 28-30.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
ENTRANCE;
The gates open for camping on Thursday 27th August at 1pm.
Please let the gate staff know your name and number, and you get free admission for rider plus one.
Any other passengers will have to pay the admission price, although children are free.
If you wish to park next to someone it would be great if you could all arrive together.
Gate Security will direct you to your parking place.
If you are to be part of the work party, officials or marshals, please sign on at the Galloway MCC awning on arrival.
ONE EVENT LICENCE FORMS;
For those riders who have not yet returned their forms, you will receive a copy to fill in to hand in at signing on.
TRANSPONDERS;
Please make sure your transponders are fully charged and ready for action. Let me know if you require a hired transponder which can be paid for at signing on.
SIGNING ON IN THE MARQUEE;
Will take place on Friday 1-30 until 4-30,
And again on Saturday 7-30am until 9am.
Sunday 8am until 9am.
To keep things moving, please no asking for class changes as we will have enough to deal with on the day.
GRASS TRACK;
All entered riders need to sign on Friday afternoon.
Riders briefing 6-15pm after the opening ceremony.
Practice 6-30pm.
SCRAMBLE;
Riders briefing Saturday 9-15am followed by Practice at 9-30am.
TRIAL;
Signing on for the Trial will take place on Sunday morning from 9-30am with an 11am start.
PADDOCK;
Please place all your rubbish in the skips provided, and keep your area clean, with no oil spillages to respect the beautiful surroundings that we are using.
Bikes can be ridden at walking pace to the pit box. Please no wheelies and excessive speed.
All dogs must be kept on a lead.
For fishing in the lake, you must purchase a permit from the Castle.
Castle Tours are available by booking online on the Castle website.
Thanks very much for all your support and cooperation.
We do hope you have the best experience ever at this wonderful venue.
See you there
The Drumlanrig Off Road Motorcycle Festival - update 20/07/26
Grass Track: Friday Evening - PLACES AVALIABLE
We need a few more Grass Track entries before the programme goes to print, and we have spaces in the Pre 68,
Pre 78, Pre 84 and Evo 125’s.
It’s a fun event starting around 6-30 pm on Friday evening, with a four lap practice, followed by three races for each class. Contact Geoff Shuttleworth if you would like an entry before the end of July please.
Scramble - LAST FEW GRID SLOTS
We still have space for a few more riders in the Pre 68, Pre 74 and Pre 84 Under 50’s if anyone would like to join us at the Castle.
For any injured riders who may be thinking about withdrawing their entry, please be reminded that the refund cut off date is July 31st.
Trial - Entries open this week.
Keep an eye on the website for further details.
Castle Road Run.
There will also be a road run on the Friday for any road bike, setting off before lunch.
Lawnmower Racing
Yes the lawnmowers are returning as well over the weekend.
Classic Bike Display.
There will once again be a great selection of Classic Bikes in the marquee. Contact Crispin Bardsley.
Market Stalls
So far a total of 17 stalls selling various items of craft, food and drink will be there under the outdoor awnings.
Hopefully we may also have a couple of bike spares stands.
Geoff
E-mail: geoff.shuttleworth121@outlook.com
The Drumlanrig Off Road Motorcycle Festival - update 14/07/26
We can’t wait to see you all back at the Castle, at this wonderful venue for our Motorcycle Festival on August 28th-30th.
All Scramble rider confirmations have now been issued by email with all the details, so please check your inbox and junk folders, and read through the final instructions.
Some of you still need to return the one event licence forms which will be attached to the email if you have not already done so.
If for any reason you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible, as we still have a large reserve list, and the refund cutoff date is July 31st.
If you are coming from the south of Drumlanrig, drive straight through Thornhill, and do not turn left if the sat nav says so. The Castle brown signs are about three miles further on your left.
On entering the Castle Estate, enjoy your ride up the avenue, before turning left at the castle down towards the paddock.
Present your rider confirmation to the gate staff, and you are allowed rider plus one passenger free of charge plus camping, any other occupants in your vehicle will need to pay the admission fee.
If you wish to park with friends, please try and arrive together.
Camping for riders and spectators is available from Thursday lunchtime until Tuesday.
Only riders who are helping with track set-up will be allowed to arrive from Tuesday, but please let us know beforehand so that you can sign up for work.
Drinking water, showers, wastewater and toilets are available on site.
Should you wish to buy tickets for any of the Castle tours or adventures please visit their website, drumlanrigcastle.co.uk
See you soon.
Grass Track 2026 Entry forms below...
