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Saturday 10 May 2025

Spectator Information

START / FINISH – Abbey Place, Jedburgh ; Sponsored by Clelands Volvo.      

0800 – first competitor leaves Abbey Place. They return at around 0952, and again at 1308 for regroup. They’re then joined by the Royal British Legion Pipe band at around 1606 to pipe the winners up Abbey Place.

SPECIAL STAGE 1 – Wauchope. Sponsored by Dom Buckley RSC. //resolves.podcast.rosette
0829 – the spectator car park is accessed from the B6399.

SPECIAL STAGE  2 – Hyndlee.  Sponsored by Moates Offshore
There is no spectator access to this stage.
       
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SERVICE AREA – H & H Auctions, Newtown St Boswells
1042 and 1340. There is car parking available behind the Co-op. Care must be taken in the service area due to moving vehicles and service crews working on the cars.

SPECIAL STAGE 3 – Wauchope. Sponsored by Andrew Wood Motorsport and Speedline Corse. 
1146 – the spectator car park is accessed from the B6399.

SPECIAL STAGE 4 – Hyndlee.  Sponsored by Dom Buckley Motorsport IRS
1223 There is no spectator access to this stage.

SPECIAL STAGE 5 – Craik. Sponsored by AG Autotech
1508 Spectator access is at ‘The Gair’ on the B709 Ettrick to Eskdalemuir road. There is then a 3.7 mile drive into the forest. (20mph). The spectator are is at a hairpin left, which gives great views down the stage. Please park on the left prior to the bridge. There is then a short walk to the stage.

Please be considerate of our landowners, other road users and other spectators. We would ask that you ensure that you take all of your litter home (or put it in a bin). Please do not block any gateways or forest access roads, as these may be needed in an emergency.

Programmes will be on sale at Jedburgh Town Hall from 2– 7pm on Friday, and also from H & H Auctions in Newtown St Boswells. (They will also be available from 0730 on Saturday.)



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Very High to Extreme risk of wildfire across areas of Scotland

A very high to extreme risk of wildfire is in place across areas of Scotland until Monday, 12 May, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.

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    PLEASE
follow the instructions of the Marshals; they are there for your safety.

    NEVER stand in Prohibited Areas, escape roads, in box junctions or on the outside of corners.
    PLEASE use the official car parks. Parking on roadside grass verges may result in a Parking Ticket being issued by the    
                     Police.

    DO NOT walk on the competing stage.
    CHILDREN SHOULD ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult who should be responsible for their behaviour.
    PLEASE be aware that this is not Summer time and the weather can be very cold and wet. Please dress accordingly with
                     adequate clothing & footwear.

    DO NOT block access roads; they may be needed by Rescue Units in an emergency.
    DO NOT sit on log piles or stand below the level of the road and give yourself room to move quickly if necessary.
    ALWAYS stand a safe distance from the cars, remember this is a loose surface and flying stones can travel a long way.
    DO NOT light fires or BBQ. They can cause major fires.
    PLEASE keep the forest tidy: TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME. We all want to come back again next year.
    AND FINALLY, the event takes place with the consent of the Forestry Commission and the Residents on route.
                                Please do not do anything to damage the good relationship we have with the people concerned.


THANK YOU



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