SPECTATORS
WELCOME TO THE VOLY GRAMPIAN FOREST RALLY
Here, you will find all the information you need to watch the action, catch up with the drivers and see the cars at close quarters for this year's event!
The Voly Grampian Forest Rally has become one of the most popular motorsport events in Scotland and is classed as one of the most highly acclaimed stage rallies in the country. After a successful return to the Probite British Rally Championship calendar in 2024, this year’s edition will yet again bring some of the best drivers in Europe and beyond to Banchory for a scintillating weekend of motorsport.
Over 100 cars will head for the region in August to contest the event as the BRC contenders will be joined by the Asset Alliance Group Scottish Rally Championship, showcasing the best talent in Scotland, alongside the returning Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup IRE & UK.
HOW TO WATCH THE ACTION
Our dedicated Spectator Areas in the forests offer the perfect opportunity to sample the thrills and spills of top-flight stage rallying. In the heart of the stages, our safe and well positioned viewing positions will enable you to see the crews on the limit as they battle the clock.
It’s FREE to access the Spectator Areas on the Grampian Forest Rally but a £10 car park donation to charity is requested.
Advance tickets are NOT required - car parking is payable on the gate in cash, with funds going to local charities.
Rally Timetable
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
NEW! PRE-EVENT SCRUTINEERING
CEREMONIAL START
SS1 SPECTATOR STAGE - ZENITH ENERGY HOBSEAT
Network DNA King George V Park - Banchory
Network DNAKing George V Park - Banchory
Fetteresso Cowie Bridge
09:00 - 14:00
16:00
17:40
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST
NEW! SS5 SPECTATOR STAGE - EMCO BA BARN
NETWORK DNA RALLY ZONE
SS7 SPECTATOR STAGE - RETRO RESTORATIONS FINGLENNIE
SS8 SPECTATOR STAGE - MCCOMBIE BUILDERS DURRIS
NETWORK DNA RALLY ZONE
SS10 SPECTATOR STAGE - ROTECH SUBSEA LAIRDS LEY
CEREMONIAL FINISH
Emco BA Barn
King George V Park - Banchory
Fetteresso Cowie Bridge
Durris Forest
King George V Park - Banchory
Fetteresso Cowie Bridge
King George V Park - Banchory
09:50
10:45
12:36
13:31
14:20
16:10
17:40
Where to watch
OVERVIEW MAP
Network DNA King George V Park - Banchory
PRE-EVENT SCRUTINEERING / CEREMONIAL START / RALLY ZONE / CEREMONIAL FINISH
FIND IT AT: Banchory, AB31 5HT
FRIDAY 8TH FROM 09:00 - SATURDAY 9TH FROM 10:45
We are delighted to welcome our new sponsors of the Rally Zone in 2025, Network DNA.
Thanks to their support, we are able to expand the offering this year, now with the chance to get up close and under the bonnet as the cars have their pre-event technical checks carried out during Friday morning!
It will also host the ceremonial start on Friday, re-groups throughout the rally and the finish celebrations.
Meet the cars and stars with autograph sessions, photo opportunities and fun for all the family.
FETTERESSO COWIE BRIDGE SPECTATOR AREA
SPECIAL STAGE 1 / SPECIAL STAGE 7 / SPECIAL STAGE 10
FIND IT AT: WHAT3WORDS - //DIGESTED.SHAMPOO.MUTE
FRIDAY 8TH FROM 17:40 - SATURDAY 9TH FROM 12:36
This popular location runs a total of three times over the rally weekend.
In a change to 2024, the direction of travel is reversed, but its elevated position gives a great view of the action where cars have to negotiate a tricky bridge - not always successfully!
NEW! EMCO SPECTATOR STAGE - BA BARN, KINTORE
SPECIAL STAGE 5
FIND IT AT: WHAT3WORDS - //QUILT.CARGO.HOTSPOT
SATURDAY 9TH FROM 09:50
A newly added EMCO Spectator Stage at BA Barn in Kintore provides fans with an exciting new opportunity to witness the action up close.
Designed specifically for spectators, this gravel stage offers superb visibility, extensive on-site parking, full facilities, and a live Coast Radio broadcast link, making it one of the most accessible and engaging rally spectator points in the UK.
DURRIS SPECTATOR AREA
SPECIAL STAGE 8
FIND IT AT: WHAT3WORDS - //PARSNIP.NUTTY.TRIADS
SATURDAY 9TH FROM 13:31
Access here is challenging due to the rough ground but its worth the treck. A challenging stage - despite being short has caught out some of the best drivers in the past.
