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WRC Returns to UK with Rally Scotland in 2027

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The World Rally Championship (WRC) will return to the United Kingdom in 2027 with Rally Scotland, based in Aberdeen.
Rally Scotland will be the first full WRC round in Scotland and the UK's first since 2019.
The Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council, and Aberdeenshire Council will fund a three-year agreement that is expected to deliver significant economic benefits.
The rally will feature stages across Aberdeenshire's forests.

History

Historical Context

The World Rally Championship (WRC), inaugurated in 1973, has seen fluctuating popularity in the UK, with the last event held in 2001. Following a decline in motorsport since 2019, the Scottish Government and local councils are investing £3 million in Rally Scotland, aiming to revitalize the sport and stimulate economic growth through increased tourism and support for local businesses.

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Story summary

The World Rally Championship (WRC) will return to the United Kingdom in 2027 with Rally Scotland, based in Aberdeen.
Rally Scotland will be the first full WRC round in Scotland and the UK's first since 2019.
The Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council, and Aberdeenshire Council will fund a three-year agreement that is expected to deliver significant economic benefits.
The rally will feature stages across Aberdeenshire's forests.

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