When I learned about these challenges and the fun that geocachers were having with them, I began to think to how this could be applied to a Scottish version.
Well, here it is finally: Scotland. The Challenge!
The goal of this cache is simple (ha!): to find a cache in each and every one of the 14 regions in Scotland.
The final location is no more than a 2 Star Terrain Difficulty but I have no way of knowing what Terrain you have had to cover in acheiving this goal.
View the regions and further information here.
This page has further links to show the regions in more detail however I notice that Visit Scotland has now divided Region 8 into two separate regions. As this wouldn't be fair to previous finders I propose keeping the original fourteen regions as qualifications for this cache. From the map at the link treat Argyll and Loch Lomond as one region.
The image above shows the geographical extents of each region.
The cache will be found at the listed coordinates but this final container can only be logged after successfully finding a cache in each of the 14 regions.
In order to claim this cache, you must include your regional finds in your log for this.
a) Enter the Cache code. E.g. GC1P293
b) The Date you logged the find at that cache.
The find cannot be logged until the physical container is found, the logbook inside is signed and the logging requirements are met.
Based on feedback from and incidents seen with other Challenges, some guidelines need to be laid out:
1. The posted coordinates, although shown as a Puzzle Cache, are the actual coordinates for this cache. It is an area which overlooks an iconic Scottish Landmark in keeping with the Cache title.
2. Generally accepted rules, guidelines and conditions for logging a cache find apply. These must be bona fide caches listed on Geocaching.com that you have personally (physically) found and logged. You may include caches found prior to the creation of Scotland, The Challenge so long as they meet all other Challenge requirements.
3. All cache types count as finds or hides for Scotland, The Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included) and locationless caches.
4. Multis and Puzzles will only have their initial (or starting) geocaching.com waypoint validated for qualification. It is conceivable that a cache can start in one region and end in another.
5. The Placement of a cache will not count towards the requirements of the Challenge. The challenge is based on Geocaching Challenge guidelines which solely involves Cache Finds.
6. For ease of verification and to avoid arguments, please try not to use borderline caches in claiming the Challenge.
7. While you may have others with you when you find the final cache, only those who have fulfilled ALL criteria for this cache will be allowed to log it as a find. Find logs by other cachers will be deleted.
8. When in doubt ask—we can discuss it or even seek guidance from others, but the final decision rests with the cache owner.
9. Remember that this is a game and is supposed to be fun!