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Scottish Orienteering League (SOL 4)

Last updated: Fri 29 May, 2026

National event

Explanation of event types

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.

Overview

Fourth event in the 2026 SOL series

Results

We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.

Scottish Orienteering League

The Compass Point Scottish Orienteering League (SOL) provides a series of high quality events throughout Scotland’s countryside. High quality venues, maps and quality courses are the key aims and each of the events per year is organised and hosted by a different Scottish club.

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Location Info

Near: Peebles
Lat,Lng: 55.6456,-3.1916
Postcode: EH45 9HB

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Directions / Parking

The event will be based at Peebles High School with parking in and around the school campus. Registration, download and toilets will be in the School Sports Centre

By car:From the A72 at west end of Peebles High Street (at Old Parish Church) cross the Tweed Bridge. Fork right along Springhill Road for 400m to 1st right, Springwood Road (signed “High School”).

There may be a parking fee TBC

Edinburgh based orienteers are welcome to join the newly expanded ESOC car sharing WhatsApp group. Please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required for the joining link.

Public Transport Options

By bus: X62 Borders Bus runs an hourly service from Edinburgh on a Sunday, it takes about an hour and 15 minutes and there is a 0.6 mile walk at the Peebles end. TBC

Any cyclist will be able to lock their bikes at the event centre

Course Information

There will be the usual courses offered at SOL events as per the 2026 SOL guidelines, see the details here

Facilities

Toilets and bag drop in the event centre

Contacts / Officials

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Nearest A&E Hospital

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Important Event Information

Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

Medical Conditions: If you, or anyone in your group (including juniors), have a medical condition that first aiders or health professionals should know about in the event of accident or illness during the course of the event please print off the Medical Form, fully complete it, bring it to the event in a sealed envelope with your name on the front and leave at Registration. You are welcome to collect it after your run but if you don't, it will be destroyed immediately after the event.

Covid: Please don’t come to the event if you have Covid or symptoms of Covid. Please also try to respect other people's personal space at all times

First Aid: Unless otherwise stated, first aid will be administered by a qualified club first aider using a basic first aid kit available at Registration/Download.. You are welcome to bring your own first aid kit and administer as necessary.

The main hospital for A&E services in Edinburgh is:

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000

There is also a Minor Injuries clinic (for children 12 years old and over and adults) at the Western General Hospital Crewe Road South, EH4 2XU

Depending on where you live you may prefer to attend A & E or the minor injury unit local to your home. Note that current advice is to ring 111 before attending A&E if the situation is not life threatening.

Public Liability Insurance: Please note: Participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered..

To become a member of an orienteering club, such as ESOC, which includes membership of British Orienteering and/or Scottish Orienteering visit our website www.esoc.org.uk or ask at Registration. There are many benefits of being a member of an orienteering club and one of these is lower entry fees at most events.

Privacy: Read our Privacy Policy to see how we look after your personal data.

By taking part in our events you agree to the following:

Registration information will be recorded on computer and saved securely online for insurance purposes.

Photographs and/or names may appear on our website or in the media. We will seek permissions where this involves young persons.

Competitors are responsible for their own personal safety and for assessing their own abilities to complete the course.

Events results will be published on the Internet and sent to British Orienteering (not for Local events).