The ICCF Congress took place in the Hotel Hydro in Peebles bei Edinburgh, Scotland, from 1 to 8 September 1985, together with meetings of the committees.

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The Congress was arranged by the Scottish Correspondence Chess Association (SCCA)

On behalf of the Scottish Correspondence Chess Association, the participants were heartily welcomed by its President Alan P. Borwell

The Award of Bertl von Massow Medals

The proposal from General Secretary to award medal in Gold, for more than 15 years meritorious work in ICCF, to J.A. Cornu (SWZ), E. Fiandor (ESP), R. Incelli (ITA), H. Rabold (DDR)  

Medal in Silver, for more than 10 years of meritorious work in ICCF, to: W. Bielecki (POL), A.G. Lascurain (ARG), B. Olafsson (ISD)