There is a thriving Icelandic horse community in Scotland. Not surprising, after all, as Icelandics first made their mark on the United Kingdom here. Several of the IHSGB Trustees are Scottish, and a large percentage of members of the society live north of the border. The main centres of activity are in the Edinburgh and Aberdeen areas, though of course there are numerous smaller groups and many individuals. There is a truly first class oval and pace track belonging to Ruth and Jim Aitken at West Tarf near Edinburgh. West Tarf also houses Britain's only Riding for the Disabled group to use solely Icelandic Horses, the Hestavinir ("Horse Friends") Group. There is even a trekking centre on the Shetland Islands which uses mainly Icelandic horses. Also some excellent horses have been bred in Scotland, and breeding is continuing.

Many courses are held by the IHSGB, as well as competitions (several British Championships have taken place at West Tarf near Edinburgh), social events, displays and fun rides. There's plenty going on for Icelandic horse owners at all levels, and if you don't have your own Icelandic yet and want to know more about the friendly Icelandic horse scene in Scotland, then please contact one of the Scottish members who will be really happy to talk to you.

Gundula Sharman - Aberdeen - 01651 862973
Lu Norval - Fort William - 01397 732302
Ruth Aitken - West Linton - 01968 660 873
Doris Russell - Edinburgh - 0131 445 1673
Jill Noble - Carlops -  00 44 1968 661095
Heather Dunn - Falkirk - 01324 411090
Clive & Liz Phillips - Kincardineshire - 01569 740239