Among those present at the launch was the First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, the ex-world champion Robert Reid and Andrew Cowan founder of Mitsubishi Ralliart.
[3] For 2010, the rally took place at the earlier dates of 15–17 October with the main service area being moved from Blair Atholl Castle to Perth Airport.
The change is due to a request to ensure that sufficient numbers of volunteers are available to running of the event.
They include three of Colin McRae's all time favourites; Craigvinean, Drummond Hill and Errochty[6] and also Loch Ard which was described by Kris Meeke as the best stage in the world.
[7] Drummond Hill is also the all-time favourite of ex-rally star and M-Sport owner Malcolm Wilson.