In just a few weeks, teams from across Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in agricultural charity, RSABI’s, much-anticipated Great Scone Palace Challenge, in association with Scottish legal firm Gillespie Macandrew.
Taking place on Saturday 13th September at the iconic Scone Palace in Perthshire, teams of five will come together to compete in a series of fun and high-energy events as they battle it out for the prestigious title of Great Scone Palace Challenge Champions 2025, with prizes awarded by stars of Emmerdale.
Each team has committed to raising vital funds for RSABI, which will help the charity to provide crucial financial, practical and emotional support services for people in Scottish agriculture.
A fantastic line-up of teams has already been confirmed, with RSABI extending a huge thanks to everyone involved in the event and for the incredible fundraising efforts already underway. The teams set to compete are:
- Agricar Ltd (JUST ADD BLUE)
- Bidwells
- The Scottish Farmer
- RSABI Health Hut (Health Hut Hustlers)
- Women in Agriculture Scotland
- Bell Ingram (Saved by the Bell Ingram)
- Dalscone (Keeping up with the Cowdashians)
- Galbraith
- SPARC – Police Scotland/Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (Paw Patrol)
- NFU Mutual Perth (Mutal ‘Motor’vators)
- Blackhall & Powis
- SP Energy Networks Land & Planning – two teams
- Johnston Carmichael
- SAYFC
In addition, RSABI would like to thank its sponsor teams for their valued support and participation including headline sponsor Gillespie Macandrew, who have entered two teams, and Algo.
Pauline Macmillan, Head of Fundraising at RSABI, said: “We are hugely grateful to every team who has signed up for the Great Scone Palace Challenge and for the fantastic fundraising efforts we have seen already. The Challenge promises to be a truly memorable day bringing together people from across the farming community, all while raising funds to help RSABI continue to provide vital support to the industry. We encourage everyone to get behind the teams by donating and showing them your support as they prepare to rise to the challenge.”
As hosts, Scone Palace has named RSABI as its charity of the year, generously supporting the event with logistics and costs. Scottish legal firm Gillespie Macandrew, headline sponsor of the Challenge, has also been instrumental in supporting the event, continuing its long-term fundraising partnership with RSABI.
Lois Newton, Partner of Land and Rural Business at Gillespie Macandrew and RSABI trustee, added: “We are delighted to continue to support RSABI and in particular this brand-new event. It will be fantastic to see the teams take on the challenges in the stunning setting of Scone Palace and raise funds as well as awareness for the important work that RSABI do. We look forward to connecting with familiar faces as well as new contacts at what promises to be a very special day for the sector.”
The Great Scone Palace Challenge will conclude with an exclusive black-tie Celebration Ball in the Long Gallery of Scone Palace, hosted by Lord Stormont. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, charity auction, live music, and a performance from the Emmerdale cast band in what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Limited tickets for the ball are still available and are priced at £150 per person. To find out more email nicola.youngson@rsabi.org.uk.
Tickets are also still available for The Challenge Welcome Party the day before the main event, taking place at Perth Racecourse on Friday 12th September. Eventgoers will see celebrity and well-kent farming faces race against each other during ‘Only Fools No Horses’, the celebrity footrace of the year. Farming favourites taking part include comedian Jim Smith, TikTok star Will Murray, and BBC This Farming Life stars Ben Imrie and Andrew Morris, alongside SAYFC faces and some Emmerdale cast members. The fun-filled 2k race will be followed by an evening of great food, and entertainment from the cast and crew of Emmerdale.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the Welcome Party, visit https://www.rsabi.org.uk/event/great-scone-palace-challenge/.
