Travel

Travel expenses at The Championships

We understand that the cost of travel is a challenge to bands. SSPDT is committed to breaking down barriers to attendance to the Championships and so we’re delighted to continue to offer help with travel costs in 2026.

To quality for a travel subsidy Bands must meet the following criteria;

• Be a Scottish state school
• Travel as a group via public transport or private coach hire
• Be based more than 100 miles away for the venue.
• Receipts/invoices must be provided

Award – 50% of costs up to a maximum of £500

Exceptional circumstances will be considered for rural or island bands with a maximum award of up to £1500.

Quartets must meet the following criteria;

• Be a Scottish state school
• Travel as a group, public transport is encouraged
• Be based more than 100 miles away from venue
• Receipts/invoices must be provided, where applicable

Award of 20p per mile for fuel or accommodation/public transport costs of up to £400

To claim, please download and complete the Travel Subsidy Form and return by email to: info@sspdt.org.uk 

Please note, travel expenses must be claimed by 31st March, 2026.  Awards will not be made without the provision of receipts and invoices, were applicable.