News Archive: Turf
TURF! What is it all about?
Find out about Turf from our zone maker for Scotland, Kingslayer! (This article appeared in the September 2020 issue of Capital-O.)
Turf, an outdoor addictionOutdoor Addiction
This article, by Crawford Lindsay, gives an introduction to Turf. It appeared in the May 2020 issue of Capital-O.
Turf Jargon Buster
Here are some explanations of many terms used in Turf.
Turf FAQ
Here are some questions that are often asked by new (and also not-so-new) UK turfers.
November Social 2023The Meadows/Bruntsfield, Monday 6 November
At this social, there was a choice of a Hash run or foot Turf event, both offering interesting exploration of the surrounding area.
October Social 2023Silverknowes, Tuesday 10 October
Everyone enjoyed this social, which offered a choice of orienteering or turfing, with drinks and chat afterwards.
Scottish Turf Open Event weekend 2023Edinburgh, 29 September - 1 October
The Scottish Open Turf event weekend was a great success, with many visitors from other parts of the UK and Scandinavia.
TURF 2023 CompetitionSeptember 2023
Scotland finished in 2nd place in this year’s Turf Ultimate Region Fight.
September Social 2023Stockbridge, Tuesday 12 September
This social featured an unusual format for the orienteering, with multiple maps, as well as a Turf event, with zones named after well-known games.
Moray 2023 Turf EventForres, Wednesday 2 August
Competitors enjoyed a foot Turf event on the Rest Day during the Scottish 6-Days orienteering week.
ESOC’s Summer Turf Challenge 20231 August – 30 September
Another extended challenge for the summer!
Turf Event TurfEmbra11Bruntsfield, Monday 5 June
A fine foot event on a summer evening.
April social 2023Currie, Tuesday 18 April
Another well-attended social, with MapRun orienteering courses and a spice-themed Turf event.
March Social 2023Loanhead, Tuesday 21 March
This well-attended social featured orienteering or turfing, with drinks afterwards.
Turf Event TurfEmbra10Oxgangs, Saturday 28 January
Orienteers and turfers enjoyed this event after the Edinburgh City Race.