Year: 2026
Production Company: Tern Television
Host: Iain Stirling
Judges: Sadie Clayton, Jamie Wardley
Broadcaster: BBC Two, BBC Scotland
Screen Scotland support: Race Against the Tide has been supported through a strategic partnership between Screen Scotland and BBC Scotland to support unscripted format development.
Synopsis
Set against the spectacular backdrop of West Sands Beach in St Andrews, seven teams, each made up of a professional sand sculptor and a complete newbie to the craft, race to create breathtaking sculptures.
With just six hours before the tide rolls in, the teams must transform tonnes of sand into spectacular themed creations while battling the clock, the weather and each other.
And with the weight of the sand and the ever-approaching tide, there's always the risk that both nerves and sculptures could collapse under the pressure.
At the end of every challenge, one team earns the title of Sand Champions, while another pair must leave the beach. After six epic builds, only one team will be crowned the first-ever Race Against the Tide champions.
More information
Filming locations: The series was filmed on West Sands Beach in St Andrews
Broadcast: The six-part series is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, as well as airing weekly on BBC Scotland and BBC Two (as of 25 August 2026)
Image credits: BBC / Tern Television