The Dunoon Presents Argyll Rally will return on 19–20 June 2026, promising one of its longest and most ambitious closed-road editions since the event’s reintroduction to the Scottish motorsport calendar.

Now in its sixth year on the spectacular public roads around Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula, the rally continues to go from strength to strength. For 2026, competitors will tackle 16 stages across the weekend, with total competitive mileage of 69 stage miles, making it one of the longest closed-road Argyll Rally of the modern era.

Retaining all the ingredients that have made the event a firm favourite among competitors across the UK and beyond, the Argyll Rally once again brings top-level motorsport to Dunoon in what promises to be an action-packed weekend of high-speed competition and community celebration.

The event’s appeal continues to attract elite championships, all of which return for 2026. The Protyre Asphalt Rally Championship will once again bring some of the fastest sealed-surface specialists in the country to Argyll, while the Fuchs Lubricants British Historic Rally Championship showcases a spectacular field of classic machinery from rallying’s golden eras, along with the Roger Albert Clark Historic Asphalt series. The Asset Alliance Group Scottish Rally Championship contenders also return, enjoying their second asphalt round of the season on the demanding Cowal roads.

The HRCR also bring their Stage Masters & Mini Cup, with the North of England Tarmacadam and Scottish Tarmack Championships also returning after a successful 2025 edition on Argyll.

Based once again at Dunoon Stadium, which will host service and pre-event documentation, the rally kicks off on Friday evening with the spectacular double run of the Dunoon Street Stage. The much-loved town centre test offers fans, locals and residents the chance to get close to the action as crews blast through the streets in front of enthusiastic crowds.

From there, competitors head out into the darkness for five further stages across the peninsula on Friday night. With no opportunity for service between tests, it presents a tough early challenge for both cars and crews. The traditional seven-mile Oyster Catcher stage provides a sting in the tail to round out the leg, with the first cars due back into Dunoon at around 22:00 after a demanding opening day.

The action resumes on Saturday morning at 08:30, with five further tests including the ever-popular Bealach Maim, Whistlefield, and a repeat run of Oyster Catcher before crews return to Dunoon Stadium for midday service.

The afternoon loop features Millhouses and Glendurel, combining for almost 50 competitive miles across five stages before crews return for a champagne finish in Dunoon town centre later that afternoon.

Event organisers Mull Car Club, led by Clerk of the Course Sam Spencer, have introduced subtle refinements to the route to ensure the rally continues to evolve while maintaining its unique character.

“We’ve made some small changes to the format which we believe will ensure both returning contenders and newcomers can enjoy the event in equal measures,” he said. “The aim has always been to retain everything that makes Argyll special while continuing to move it forward. With 16 stages and 69 miles on offer, it’s shaping up to be one of the best editions yet.

“It’s fantastic to see some of the UK’s top drivers and championships heading back to the region once again. The support from Dunoon Presents, our partners and the local community allow us to deliver top-level motorsport in a truly unique setting, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Cowal in June.”

More information on the 2026 Dunoon Presents Argyll Rally will be available soon.