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Go Karting in The Highlands
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Indoor and outdoor karting excitement in The Highlands.
Experience adrenaline-charged go karting in Highlands and Islands on scenic indoor and outdoor circuits. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned racer, karting in Highlands and Islands delivers challenging layouts, professional facilities and regular competitive events. Explore top venues, compare lap times and book specialist coaching to sharpen your skills in this unique motorsport region today.
The central hub for the region is Inverness Kart Raceway (IKR). Located just a short drive from the city centre, this modern indoor facility has recently transitioned to a fully electric fleet. It is a purpose-built arena that provides a consistent, weather-proof racing experience—essential in the Highland climate. As a social enterprise, 100% of its profits go towards the local charity Day1, meaning your race fee helps support youth mentoring in the area.
South of the city lies Aviemore Kart Raceway, situated right in the middle of the National Park. This 550m outdoor track is a holiday favourite, running powerful 270cc Sodi petrol karts against a backdrop of mountains. It is open year-round (weather permitting), and they even have water-proof suits and covered pits to keep the racing going in the rain.
Further north in Golspie, you will find the North of Scotland Kart Club (Littleferry Circuit). This is Britain's most northerly kart track and is a must-visit for anyone driving the North Coast 500. While primarily a competition club for owner-drivers, they run dedicated "Hire Kart" days on specific Saturdays throughout the year.
The Wildcard: Mountain Carting For a completely different thrill, Cairngorm Mountain (Aviemore) offers the only "Mountain Carting" experience in Scotland. There are no engines here—you take a funicular train to the top and descend a 3.4km track using gravity alone.
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North of Scotland Kart Club – Little Ferry Circuit
Golspie, The Highlands
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Aviemore Kart Raceway
Aviemore, The Highlands
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Inverness Kart Raceway
Inverness, The Highlands
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Go karting in The Highlands - FAQs
Common questions about karting in The Highlands.
Inverness Kart Raceway (IKR) has transitioned to Electric Karts. This modern fleet offers high acceleration and zero exhaust fumes inside the arena.
No. The North of Scotland Kart Club (Golspie) is a private members' club that only opens for public "Hire Karts" on specific Saturdays throughout the season (e.g., once a month). You must book these dates in advance.
Yes. Aviemore Kart Raceway is open year-round, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. They operate in wet weather, but heavy snow or ice may force temporary closures.
Mountain Carting at Cairngorm typically has a minimum age of 14 years old (and height restrictions). It is more physically demanding than standard go-karting due to the rough terrain.