Tentative
Timing
SDAS Race 3
Sat 18th January '25
- Sun 19th Jan '25
Event Info
Race 3 of the SDAS race series.
Mainly grass Trails with a few hardpack sections. plenty of turns and gradual inclines. 2.4 mile trail used for the race.
The Venue will open at 1500hrs on Friday 17th. Please do not arrive before this.
Location Info
Bowhill House & Grounds is a historic country estate located near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. The house is one of the principal residences of the Duke of Buccleuch and sits within a large landscape of woodland, rivers and hills between the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys.
The estate has deep historical roots connected to the Scott family of Buccleuch, whose association with the land dates back centuries. The current house developed from an earlier Georgian villa built in 1708 and was extensively expanded during the nineteenth century by architects including William Atkinson, William Burn and David Bryce.
Today Bowhill House is open to visitors as a heritage attraction and events venue. The house contains part of the renowned Buccleuch art collection, featuring works by artists such as Canaletto, Reynolds and Gainsborough, while the surrounding estate offers walking trails, outdoor activities and family attractions within the scenic landscape of the Scottish Borders.
Hidden inside this estate is a curious historical layering: medieval clan lands, an eighteenth-century political seat, a Victorian aristocratic house, wartime military use, and now a public heritage destination. Places like Bowhill are effectively time capsules of British estate culture, where several centuries of social history coexist in one landscape.
ATM
Parking
Course Description
Mainly grass Trails with a few hardpack sections. Plenty of turns and gradual inclines. 2.4 mile trail used for the race.
Directions
Bowhill House,
Selkirk TD7 5ET
SDAS
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting and organising sled dog sports throughout Scotland. Founded in 1991 by Rick Miller, Neil Brown and Keron Miller, the association was the first group to establish a regular calendar of sled dog events in Scotland and helped place the country on the map within the UK mushing community.
The organisation runs a series of races and competitions each season, providing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced mushers to take part in sled dog sport. Events typically include dryland disciplines such as rig racing, scooter classes, bikejoring and canicross, with races often held over two-day formats that contribute to an overall championship series.
Through organised events, membership programmes and a volunteer committee, SDAS supports a community of sled dog enthusiasts across Scotland. The association emphasises sportsmanship, inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport while providing a structured environment for competitors at all levels to train, race and develop their teams.
In the UK sled dog landscape, SDAS functions as one of the main regional racing organisations, particularly focused on Scotland’s dryland racing scene and championship series events.
Event Completed
Start Date
Saturday 18th January '25
End Date
Sunday 19th January '25
Event Length
2 days