Knockhill

As late as the early 1970s, Scotland still had no venue permanently dedicated to Motor Sport. A few disused ex-RAF airfields and the odd Public Park were being utillised on a part-time basis. Dependent on the goodwill of landowners and the need to temporarily link service roads to create a racetrack, the potential inadequacy of such locales was fast becoming evident.Enter Tom Kinnaird, a sheep farmer at South Lethans in Fife. Tom was also a fan of motorcycle racing and traveled regularly to meetings throughout the country.

Tom's farm, in the lee of the Knock Hill and around seven miles from Dunfermline, boasted a narrow farm service track and a disused railway line. His vision was to link these resources to create a demanding road-circuit style track, 1.3 miles (2km) long, and 30 feet (10 m) wide, with a unique series of twists, turns, drops and climbs, varying by around 200 feet (60m) from highest to lowest point.

The gestation period was two years from the initial bite with Tom's superannuated mechanical digger to the laying of the primary tarmac surface. In the autumn of 1974, the inaugural Motorcycle Race meeting was held at Knockhill Race Circuit. The vast crowds it attracted caused traffic chaos on the surrounding roads and Scotland's National Centre for Motor Sport was born!

Get On Track with your own car or bike!
Ever wondered what it would be like to roar round the famous Knockhill Circuit in your own car or on your own bike? Our track days give you the perfect opportunity to enjoy yourself in your own car or on your own bike in a safe controlled environment away from the public highway.

The events scheduled promises to deliver the best schedule ever at Knockhill. There is sure to be something for everyone!

Circuit Statistics

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Knockhill Circtuit
Circuit Length: 2.092 km (1.300 mi)
Turns: 9

Contact Details

Knockhill Racing Circuit,
Dunfermline,
Fife,
KY12 9TF

Telephone: +44 (0)1383 723337

Fax: +44 (0)1383 620167

E-mail: enquiries@knockhill.co.uk

Web: http://www.knockhill.com/

Directions

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Edinburgh or the South

If traveling from Edinburgh or the South
After crossing Forth Road Bridge continue on A90/M90 for approx 10 miles to junction 4 sign posted Kelty Take junction 4 exit signposted Kelty and Dollar, at T junction turn left up the hill on B914 for approx 2 miles At Y junction with white cottage in middle, take right hand fork continuing on B914 signposted Saline and continue on for approx 2 miles. Turn right onto A823 and continue on for approx 2 miles.
You have arrived at Knockhill.

Aberdeen or the North

If traveling from Aberdeen or the North
Heading south on M90 exit junction 6. Turn right onto A977 signposted Kincardine Bridge. Follow road for approx 12 miles to Powmill. Enter Powmill passing Milk Bar on your left. Take next left 1/4 mile ahead onto A823 signposted Dunfermline/Edinburgh, and follow road for 5 Miles.
You have arrived at Knockhill.

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