Gold Ring Scheme

Program 2025

The Elite Club Gold Ring race 2025 will be from Darlington approximately 185 miles to Aberdeen.

Convoyed and controlled by the Dundee/Angus Federation who have the final say.

This allows your birds to navigate the last part of the race on their own and not having the pull from a larger convoy helping them home, making it slightly more testing.

Program 2024

The Elite Club Gold Ring race 2024 be from Darlington approximately 185miles form Aberdeen.

Convoyed by the Dundee/Angus Federation who have the final say.

This allows your birds to navigate the last part of the race on their own and not having the pull from a larger convoy helping them home, making it slightly more testing.

Advice

SCOTTISH KEPT BIRD REGISTER

All racing pigeon keepers are legally required to register their birds’ location with the Scottish Kept Bird Register and update their details at least annually. This guidance was launched in September 2024. If they were previously registered on the Great Britain Poultry Register (GBPR), they must re-register on the SKBR. Newest guidance means that the Secretary is required to keep records of all members details including their CPH number for 3 months after each marking date so it is very important that you have your CPH number and address on ALL of your race entry sheets. Registration is free, quick and simple! If you have not registered,

Here is the link:

https://keptbirdregister.service.gov.scot/Home/Register