Edinburgh Clock Day 2026

Thomas Allinson delivered a masterclass in stamina and mechanical precision at St Columbas by the Castle, capturing the 5x5x5 Cube title with a winning average of 1:01.76 and a sharp best single of 54.52. Navigating the layered complexities of the larger twisty puzzles demands sustained mental discipline and raw physical stamina, and Allinson set the standard early. The one-day cubing competition, held on June 6, 2026, brought together 35 competitors in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, tackling a dense schedule across eight total rounds.

The 6x6x6 Cube brought its own distinct test of physical endurance, requiring competitors to manage extensive reduction steps while maintaining high turning speeds. Ryan Eckersley of the United Kingdom rose to the occasion in the single-round showdown, securing the top spot with a calculated winning average of 2:02.64 and a best single of 2:00.07. Allinson proved his versatility on the big cubes by taking second place with an average of 2:07.81, while Indias Bhavya Kumar rounded out the podium in third with an average of 2:10.48.

Beyond the six-layered battle, the 5x5x5 Cube final showcased remarkable depth across the field of 30 competitors over two rounds of play. Following Allinsons commanding victory, Bella Campbell secured second place with an average of 1:06.56, holding off Daniel Schmitt who placed third with a mark of 1:09.01. The precision required to solve the five-layered puzzle under tournament conditions served as a benchmark for the weekends technical standard, highlighting how advanced speedcubing strategies translate into consistent results.

While enthusiasts often seek traditional 3x3 results and classic Rubiks Cube action, the schedule at Edinburgh Clock Day 2026 focused on specialised disciplines that pushed dexterity in unique ways. In the Megaminx, Jimi Naysmith produced an outstanding performance, topping the 26-competitor field across two rounds with a winning average of 44.73 and a best single of 40.81. Allinson earned another podium finish by claiming second place with an average of 55.66, while Scott Hunter took third with a solid 59.74 average.

Naysmith continued his exceptional form in the namesake Clock event, which featured 33 competitors over three hard-fought rounds. In a thrilling final, Naysmith took victory with an average of 5.19, aided by a dazzling best single of 2.31. Eckersley followed closely in second place with an average of 5.26, while Hayden Wallace secured third place on the podium with a 5.96 average. The four featured events gave competitors ample room to showcase their specialist skills.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors delivered massive personal breakthroughs that defined the character of the tournament. Mairi Rigg achieved a remarkable Megaminx personal best of 2:26.65, cutting her previous best by 25.9 percent, while also improving her Clock personal best to 15.65 for a 23.1 percent drop. Milin Charles Anderson took on four events, setting a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 2:23.93 that was 25.6 percent faster than before, while also recording his first ever official attempts at Megaminx with 2:41.91 and 6x6x6 Cube with 5:24.27. Kalem Mitchell also completed a heavy four-event programme, logging first ever attempts at 5x5x5 Cube in 1:51.18, Megaminx in 1:46.17, and 6x6x6 Cube in 4:48.19.

Other competitors similarly pushed their limits across the four disciplines on offer. Alex McKinnon entered three events, achieving an 8th-place finish in Clock, setting a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 2:48.32, and logging a first ever Megaminx attempt of 2:32.02. Darragh Young took on two events and recorded a first ever attempt at the 5x5x5 Cube with a time of 3:32.85. Carsen Fleming tackled four events, improving his Clock personal best by 16.4 percent to 9.11 and dropping his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 14 percent to 1:52.31. Yuyang Liu dropped his 6x6x6 Cube personal best by 17.3 percent to 2:53.42, while Theo Leyton entered four events and notched an 8th-place finish in Clock alongside personal bests in 5x5x5 Cube, 6x6x6 Cube, and Megaminx.

The official WCA competition concluded with the United Kingdom earning 11 podium spots alongside one for India, highlighting the strong regional talent gathered in the Scottish capital. The day demonstrated how speed cubing events outside the conventional mainstream puzzles can generate intense competition and technical variety. As the competitors depart Edinburgh, the memorable big cube duels and widespread personal milestones set a high benchmark for the upcoming season.