Accommodation Options

1. Tents, Camper Vans, Caravans.

There are 2 large grass areas available for camping a) centre course opposite the Nelson Stand (no. 5 on the course plan – see the website) and b) to the east (left as you arrive) of the buildings complex (no.35 / 36 on the plan). Cars may be parked beside your tent and camper vans are also permitted in these areas.

There is a large area of hard standing suitable for caravans and camper vans to the left of the car park (no.33 on the plan).

There will be signs or someone to direct you as you arrive.
Dogs are permitted in the racecourse camping areas but please make sure you clean up after them.

Power. Power connections are not available in the above car park area.
If you want power for your caravan / camper the only option is to use the caravan site the entrance of which is on the right as you arrive at the racecourse.
The site is owned by the Camping and Caravanning Club although Club membership is not necessary.
Bookings can be made by visiting the website www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk or telephoning 01738 552 323.                
Current cost for car + caravan or tent & 2 adults is £16.80 per night for Club members and £22.80 for non members.
 
Duration of Stay. You may arrive at the racecourse from Thursday afternoon onwards and last departures will be on the Tuesday morning. If you want to extend your stay in Perth and make a longer holiday of it, you can book into the adjacent caravan site – details above.

2. Crash Space.

The “Club Lawn Marquee” (no.21 on the site plan) is available as crash space. You will need a camp / air bed and sleeping bag.

3. The Jockeys’ Hostel.

Location. The Jockeys’ Hostel is situated 2km. from the venue on the A93 Perth – Blairgowrie road opposite the entrance to Scone Palace. The venue to hostel route is not lit. There is a pavement beside the A93 but none once you turn off towards the racecourse.  Hashers are strongly advised not to walk back to the hostel in the dark / when drunk.

Accommodation. The hostel has 58 beds (each 6 feet long) arranged in pairs in alcoves off a main corridor and is not really recommended for the excessively tall or the excessively shy. There is a good sized common room / lounge and adequate toilet & shower facilities. All bedding is provided – bring your own towel.

Transport to & from Venue. On Saturday & Sunday mornings a bus will pick up from the hostel at 9.30 am in time to get you to the racecourse for breakfast. You can also be dropped off there after the Saturday and Sunday runs.
If there are sufficient numbers staying at the Jockeys’ Hostel, Pitcullen Crescent B + B’s and Skylodge Hotel (see below), it is probable that we will organise a late night minibus shuttle to get you back to bed. If not and at other times, you will need to phone for a taxi or minibus. Contacts (these will also be on the hostel & racecourse notice boards) :-

1. Scone Taxi Co.        01738 552 020
2. McNeil’s Taxis        01738 446 688
3. Ace Taxis                 01738 444 000 / 444 666 / 620 000
4. Perth Radio Taxis    01738 629 000 / 580 058 / 622 000

Estimated Prices for 4 seater taxis :-
     -    Jockeys’ Hostel – Racecourse          £4 to £5
     -    Pitcullen Crescent – Racecourse      £5 to £6
     -    Skylodge – Racecourse                    £7 to £11 

Cost & How to Book. The cost is £15 per person per night and the hostel is available from Thursday 27th August to Monday 1st September inclusive. Bookings for the hostel should be made directly with the racecourse.
Email Amanda Kirk at amanda.kirk@sodexho-uk.com  giving your name and NH2009 registration number. On receiving return email confirmation, send your cheque payable to “Perth Racecourse” together with a booking slip (below) to the following address -  

      Perth Racecourse,  atn. Amanda Kirk,  Scone Palace Park,  Perth PH2 6BB                         .
You will receive payment confirmation by email.

Jockeys’ Hostel Booking Slip

Name -                                                               Hash Name

Email Address                                                   NH2009 Reg. No.

Nights Required (circle)       Thurs         Fri           Sat         Sun          Mon

Number of Nights -                                Total Cost  - £

 

4. Bed and Breakfasts.

Location.There are 11 B+B’s situated in a row in Pitcullen Crescent 3.5 km from the racecourse. Pitcullen Crescent starts shortly after the A93 / A94 junction and forms part of the A94 Perth to Scone / Coupar Angus road.

Transport to & from Venue.  On Saturday & Sunday mornings a bus will pick up from Pitcullen Crescent at 9.25 am in time to get you to the racecourse for breakfast. You can also be dropped off there after the Saturday and Sunday runs. For other transport details see above under “Jockeys’ Hostel Transport”.

How to Book. All bookings should be direct with the B + B. Details of the Pitcullen Crescent B+B’s are as follows. The “number” is the address in Pitcullen Crescent.

Number.    Name     No. of         £ Price per Person                      email   /  Tel
                                 Rooms        Double       Single
No.2      Iona              4             25-30           25-30            daisyandpeter@ionaperth.co.uk
                                                                                                                   01738 627 261
No.3     Achnacarry    4             25-30          30-40             info@achnacarry.co.uk
                                                                                                                   01738 621 421
No.4      Arisaig          5              25-30          25-30            mail@arisaigonline.co.uk
                                                                                                                   01738 628 240
No.5    Ackinnoull      4              20-30          25-35            www.ackinnoul.com
                                                                                                                    01738 634 165
No.6     Adam           4                 25-28        25-35               enquiriesadam@aol.com
                                                                                                                         01738 627 179
No.10    Dunallan      7                 30-32       30-32                Dunallan@aol.com
                                                                                                                         01738 622 551
No.12    Clunie          7               25-30         25-30               ann@clunieguesthouse.co.uk
                                                                                                                         01738 623 625
No.15   Ardfern         3                23-25        25-30                No email Tel 01738 637 031
No.17   Pitcullen        5                24-28        26-38          pitcullen.guesthouse@virgin.net
                                                                                                                         01738 626 506
No.19 Comely Bank   3              22-26        28-34             comelybankcott@hotmail.com
             Cottage                                                                                                01738 631 118
Junction/    Hazeldene   4           20-28        20-28             hazeldenehouse@aol.com     
Strathmore St.                                                                                                  01738 623 550

August is high season still in Perth so booking is recommended by April / May 2009. Also, you can expect to pay the higher end of the scale. Inform your B + B that you will not be eating breakfast and you may get a discount but this cannot be guaranteed.

 

 

5. Skylodge Hotel.

Location. The Skylodge Hotel is part of the former RAF base at Scone Aerodrome now known as Perth Airport. It is located on the A94 Perth – Blairgowrie road and is 5.5 km. from the racecourse.
Accommodation. The hotel has 41 en suite rooms and is good value rather than luxurious. The range of rooms and current prices are as follows :--

 - 12 “Basic” Single Rooms        - £20 per night
 -  2 “Basic” Twin Rooms           - £30 per night
 -  3 “Basic” Double Rooms       - £30 per night
 -  5 Double rooms                      - £39.95 per night
 -  6 Twin Rooms                        - £39.95 per night
 -  1 Triple (3 single beds)           - £44.95 per night
 - 12 “Family” Rooms                 - £44.95 per night    ( These rooms have 1 double                 
                                                                                       and 1 double sofa bed)
Transport to & from Venue. It is probable that there will be a bus pick up from the main road opposite the hotel entrance at 9.15am on the Saturday & Sunday mornings ( to be confirmed). It is unlikely there will be a drop off at the Skylodge after these runs. For other transport details see under “Jockeys’ Hostel Transport” above.

 How to Book.  Book direct with the hotel. Email - skylodge@perthairport.sol.co.uk
 Tel – 01738 555 700

6. Other Hotels & B + B’s.

Perth is a popular tourist centre and has a huge range of accommodation options to suit all pockets. If you would like to look at alternatives go to
www.visitscotland.com and follow your nose to Perthshire and Accommodation.