One of Scotland’s most respected motorcycle safety events is set to return to Inverness next year, with riders across the Highlands being encouraged to turn out and take part.
Motorcycle Law Scotland has confirmed that Inverness will once again host its Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshow, following strong demand and positive feedback from previous Highland events.
The Inverness roadshow will take place on Friday 20th of February 2026, running from 6pm to 9.30pm at King’s Inverness in Smithton.
The event is free to attend, with voluntary donations invited on the night in support of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.
Organisers say the return to Inverness reflects both the popularity of the previous roadshow and the importance of engaging directly with Highland riders, many of whom regularly use long, fast, and remote roads.
The evening is designed to be practical, honest, and grounded in real experience, rather than lectures or box ticking.
Topics will include what actually happens after a serious motorcycle collision, how police investigations and legal processes unfold, and how injury claims work in the real world.
There will be a live helmet removal demonstration aimed at first on scene scenarios, alongside discussion of common crash causes, including SMIDSY incidents and why riders are often not seen even when they are looking straight at you.
Speakers will also explore Scotland’s motorcycle casualty data, advanced riding skills, and the difference proper training and roadcraft can make over a riding lifetime.
Mechanical safety will feature too, with guidance on ensuring a bike is genuinely road ready rather than simply legal, an important distinction for riders covering Highland distances.
The roadshow brings together voices from across the motorcycling and road safety community, including Motorcycle Law Scotland, Police Scotland Road Policing, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, advanced rider trainers, and road safety professionals.
The aim is not to apportion blame or scare riders off the road, but to give people better information, clearer understanding, and practical tools that can make a real difference.
A panel question and answer session will give attendees the chance to raise issues that matter to them, while refreshments and informal discussions will allow riders to speak directly with speakers and fellow bikers.
Organisers say Highland riders were instrumental in pushing for the roadshow to return north, and they are keen to see strong local attendance.
With some of Scotland’s most iconic riding roads on our doorstep, but also some of the most unforgiving, events like this are seen as an important part of keeping riders safer while still enjoying what makes motorcycling special.
Places are limited and riders are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
