Future Events - Road Runs / Car Shows etc.
List of Services
This page contains the provisional calendar for 2025 runs and shows.
Club events listed are for planning purposes only and all dates are subject to change and confirmation.
The Club participates in many of the events held throughout the season at the Grampian Transport Museum, Montgarrie Rd, Alford AB33 8AE.
Details of planned GTM events can be found at - https://www.gtm.org.uk/events/
Please re-visit this page periodically for the latest information and details of other activities that we as a Club will be organising or attending.
If anyone has any ideas for a run or visit, or if you spot any errors or omissions, please let any of the Committee know.
Note: The Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation publish an excellent Annual Yearbook which is the official guide to Clubs and Events throughout Scotland.
The 2025 edition has now been published, and as last year, it should be available from a number of retailers throughout Scotland as listed on the link below. It should also be available for purchase from SVVF Yearbook Sales, Tarbrax Croft, Glen Ogilvy, Glamis by Forfar, DD8 1UP. Cheques should be made payable to SVVF.
2025 Calendar of Events:
Club social secretary Anita has put together a list of events in the North East which should be of interest to members. This can be found via the following link and please note that the list may be updated periodically, so please check it regularly. Some, but not all of these events are further detailed below.
List of Services
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Rotary Wheels Rally 2025 - Crathes (classic and vintage vehicles) - May 24th / 25th
A fun family event with beautiful cars on display alongside some excellent stalls and high quality family entertainment.
Set in beautiful surroundings and juxtaposed with the Victorian station of the Deeside Railway and the River Dee, the Rotary Wheels Rally brings motoring heritage to life!
However, a beautiful location is nothing without the people and we look forward to extending a warm Rotary Club of Banchory-Ternan welcome to all our visitors and exhibitors!
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Kildrummy Vintage Rally - June 8th
This year's KVVC rally takes place on Sunday 8th June, returning once again to the magnificent Kildrummy Estate.
The estate owners have generously offered to host the event back at the original location for a third year. A lot of work is going on at the moment to prepare the area for the rally in June which we hope will be of interest to you all.
The organisers plan to maintain the same rally format at usual with informal entrant parking and the regular judging team. They are also ensuring they have the necessary facilities on site to make this an enjoyable day out in fantastic country surroundings.
Please Note: KVVC will once again be selling some rally merchandise from the registration tent.
Bank transfer has been offered again as an additional payment option. Forms and online entry link are available on the Registration page of our new website via the link below.
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Bon Accord Steam Weekend - June 14th and 15th
Once again the Aberdeen MG Owners' Club has been invited to exhibit at Scotland’s Largest Steam and Vintage Fair.
The Bon Accord Steam Engine Club host the annual steam weekend at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire. The event includes steam engines, vintage tractors, vintage and classic cars, working exhibits, commercial vehicles, stationary engines, military vehicles, models and miniature steam and much more.
With the Castle as a backdrop, the main arena is the centre of entertainment for the day. There is a continuous stream of events in the arena, providing entertainment to visitors.
With a licensed bar on site and several local food outlets, why not make a day of your visit to the event.
Date & Time:
14th & 15th June 2025
Gates open 10am – 4pm daily.
Location:
Castle Fraser is 4 miles north of Dunecht and 16 miles west of Aberdeen.
The full address is Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD
Members should enter individually (free of charge) via the following link (under the 'Forms' tab):
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Solstice Run - June 21st
One of our most popular road trips, the Solstice is once again under the stewardship of John and Jill Chessor and promises, as always, to be a fabulous run.
The plan is that the run will take place on Saturday June 21st - the date of the Solstice - and will start early afternoon culminating in dinner at a suitable venue.
Further details will be given nearer the time, but make a note of the date in your diary!
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R W Thomson Memorial Rally - June 29th
The annual R W Thomson Rally is once again being held at Mineralwell Park, Stobehaven, AB39 2RD on Sunday 29th June.
First held in 1967 to honour R W Thomson (1822 - 1973, the inventor of the pneumatic tyre in 1845), this event has been organised since 1976 by the Robert William Thomson Memorial Fellowship which was formed in 1975 to perpetuate his memory.
An entry form is attached - if you wish to enter, please submit the form and the admisitration fee of £5 to the address on the form, and annotate the form with Aberdeen MG Owners Club so that the organiswers can group us all together.
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North East Motor Show - June 29th
Unfortunately, this event clashes with the R W Thomson Memorial Rally, but since a number of our members live relatively close to Aden Country Park I have requested a 5 car stand at the show,. Please let the secretary know if you plan to attend.
Further details can be found on facebook via the link below.
Get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating motors of all shapes, sizes, and styles! Whether it’s 2, 3, 4, or 18 wheels, there’s something for everyone at the North East Motor Show, held at the beautiful Aden Country Park, just 30 minutes north of Aberdeen.
📅 When? Sunday, 29th June 2025
⏰ Time? 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Where? Aden Country Park
What’s On:
🚗 Hundreds of vehicles on display!
🚲 Stunt shows with jaw-dropping tricks!
🅿️ Free parking all day!
🏰 Fun for kids with bouncy castles and rides.
🥡 A full food village and plenty of coffee & ice cream vans!
🐾 Dog-friendly (on leads at all times, please).
Don’t miss this celebration of all things motor-powered – bring the family, your friends, and even your furry pals! See you there!
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Glamis Castle Extravaganza 2025 - July 12th / 13thList Item 1
Once again, we will be joining Team MG Dennis at the SVVC Glamis Extravaganza which is scheduled for the weekend of 12th and 13th July 2025.
Please note that SVVC have changed the way the car clubs entry's are accepted next year so if you'd like to join us, then please advise the secretary ASAP, but NO LATER than the 10th of December 2024. Note that NO entries will be accepted after this date.
It is a condition of entry that you must be prepared to stay until 4pm on the Sunday, if you don't, you will jeopardize the participation of The club stand for 2026.
To give an indication last year it was £8 per car for the weekend which included 2 Adult passes: you don’t have to attend both days - the cost is the same whether you attend one day or two.
£20 per tent/caravan (you can arrive any time after 10.30 on Friday). If you’d like to arrive on Thursday there is an additional £15 charge.
Please note though that the costs may increase this year.
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Drum Show and Awards - Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th JulyList Item 3
We have agreed the date for the 2025 Drum Annual Awards Show with NTS and once again it will be a 'Classic Car Weekend' with MGs on Saturday 26th and Jaguars on Sunday 27th July,
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DOUNE - Picnic in the Paddock - Sunday August 10th, 10:00 to 17:00List Item 2
Sadly, no Club has come forward to organise the Gathering of the Clans for 2025, and so Nigel MacMillan, secretary of the Stirling region, is putting together a 'picnic in the paddock' event at Doune.
This will be an informal get together with a £5 entry fee payable on arrival; this will cover the cost of the paddock hire and any surplus will be donated to the Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund.
There will be a raffle and entrants are encouraged to donate suitable prizes.
Please let the secretary know if you wish to attend.
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Buckie Classic Car Show - 31st August
The 2025 Buckie Show will once again be held at Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie on 31st August from 11:00 to 16:00.
This show is one of the highlights on the calendar and is not to be missed. I have reserved a 15-car stand so if you would like to come to this fantastic show, please let me know and I will add your name to the list.
Full details and payment will not be required until early August but please don’t delay reserving your place as the show sells out very quickly.
The suggested donation per vehicle is £5 which will include refreshments, goodie bag, rosette & fish supper!
Please see the Buckie website below but note that at the time of writing (Jan 2025) the site has not yet been updated with the 2025 details.