Forrestburn International Motor Racing Circuit

Forrestburn International Motor Racing Circuit

Between 1992 and 1997, efforts were made to build an international standard motor racing circuit in Central Scotland at Forrestburn Reservoir just north of Junction 5 on the M8 Glasgow to Edinburgh motorway. The proposal attracted support and derision in equal measure. The choice of site ensured …

Piperhill Jet-ski Centre: a Feasibility Study

Piperhill Jet-ski Centre: a Feasibility Study

Willie Miller Urban Design + Planning and Shared Intelligence were commissioned by Scottish Coal, Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire and Jet Ski Ecosse in June 2002 to carry out a Jet-ski Feasibility Study including Personal Watercraft (PW) and ATV Centre at Piperhill in East Ayrshire.

Place character, landscape and motor sport

Place character, landscape and motor sport

As many older circuits become increasingly unsuitable for environmental, planning and safety reasons, there is a need for a new generation of tracks which offer improved access and environmental fit as well as better spectator and safety facilities. It is likely that these circuits will be developed…