Three truly iconic locations - Stirling Castle, Dunkeld House and Scone Palace - will help serve up the ultimate VIP experience on this year's RACMSA Rally of Scotland (7-9 October).
Rally of Scotland is the crucial, penultimate round of the high-profile Intercontinental Rally Challenge and acknowledged as one of the most picturesque and demanding events on the IRC calendar thanks to its classic stages in the forests of Perthshire and Stirlingshire.
Some of the world's leading rally cars, teams and drivers representing top rallying makes such as Skoda, Peugeot, Proton, Subaru and Mitsubishi will be in high-speed action during the three days.
Enthusiasts, particularly those looking to entertain at a major international sporting event, are being offered a superb opportunity to host their guests in luxurious surroundings in between the exhilaration of watching the stars of the IRC on stage.
It has just been announced that the hospitality packages, co-ordinated by Rally of Scotland's appointed specialist agency MatchPoint, have received a nomination in the Best Corporate Event category at the forthcoming Scottish Event Awards. Details of each package are below.
Stirling Castle, Friday 7 October (£145 pp) This year's Rally of Scotland will begin with a time-honoured Ceremonial Start at Stirling Castle on late Friday afternoon. Hospitality guests will enjoy exclusive access to the Castle for a drinks reception before experiencing prime viewing as the leading names are flagged off the starting ramp and away into the night for their opening stage (Carron Valley). This will be followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner within the Castle - a great symbol of Scottish independence, associated with great figures from Scotland's past, such as Robert the Bruce.
Dunkeld House Hotel, Saturday 8 October (£139pp) Set in its own secluded 280-acre estate in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, Dunkeld House Hotel is the perfect setting from which to enjoy Saturday's action. Guests will be welcomed into the warmth of the beautiful House for breakfast, a gourmet buffet lunch and fabulous afternoon tea, breaking up the day with shuttle services to some of the rally's most exciting stages including Craigvinean, Errochty and Drummond Hill.
Scone Palace, Sunday 9 October (£145pp)Host to the final two stages on late Sunday afternoon, Scone Palace (photo above) is the historical home of the Stone of Destiny - the stone upon which Kings of Scotland were once crowned. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the Palace for a welcome drinks reception and a magnificent Sunday lunch before watching all the closing action from a reserved grandstand.
Jim Harding, Managing Director of MatchPoint, commented: "We are delighted to be once again offering corporate hospitality options at this fantastic event. The combination of world class motor sport, iconic locations and Scottish hospitality makes the event a superb way to entertain friends or clients."
Andrew Coe, IMS Chief Executive added: "Last year we appointed MatchPoint to deliver a variety of high quality client entertainment opportunities befitting a world class event and embracing the stunning natural beauty of Scotland along the rally route. The result not only far exceeded the expectations of guests but also now has been rewarded by the 'Best Corporate Event' accolade at the Scottish Event Awards 2011. Having seen what's planned for this year's Rally of Scotland, it's clear that we will be building on this success and providing a range of even more appealing premium hospitality programmes in October."
* All prices are excluding VAT
