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Monte Historique and  Touiristique Start  - 31 January
Report Jonathan Lord, Photos :- Andy Thomlinson

Early morning in Blythswood Square today.  Jonathan Lord did the drivers' briefing and wielded the Saltire.  In the best traditions of A K Stevenson and Major Bob Tennant Reid, I made sure the Crombie overcoat was worn instead of the usual rally jacket.  The first (French-crewed) Alpine Renault to leave the start had a horn which woke us all up with the first few notes of the Marseillaise, although Jonathan's musical friends would have noticed that one note was decidedly flat.  Thanks to all the organising team who did a great job; to all the spectators who turned out on a cold January morning; and to the intrepid competitors.  Bon voyage to Monte Carlo!

Etienne Goldette & Vincent Neymon blast out first few notes of the Marseillaise
on the horn.

Au revoir mes amis 
1977 Alpine-Renault A310

1976 Porsche 911 Carrera
Paul Okane / Tage Gejl

1967 Cortina GT
Ian Stansfield / Keith Dodsworth

1978 MGB/GT
Ken Brown / Aidan Walsh

1968 Volvo 123GT
Neil Oliver / Alastair Gair
News from 2023
Classic High Tea  -   3 December

The Royal George Hotel in Perth once again hosted
our end of the touring year High Tea. The event attracted members from all four corners of Scotland, despite the recent snow and freezing temperatures. A great opportunity to catch up and swap stories. Our dress up in old rally clothing saw quite a few arriving in a wide range of items.
Rally of the Borders  -   24 September

A dry and brightening sky welcomed some 30 crews to the start of the Rally of the Borders. After refueling of cars and crews (great breakfast at Elginhaugh Farm diner) we headed of south, using minor and fascinating roads. We crossed many little known roads not used on our previous events taking us across magnificent countryside, passing and visiting new and unusual places.

Our first stage was over the Lammermuir Hills toward Duns, the home of the Jim Clark museum. Te sun was out and skies blue as we continued south and over the border into Northumberland 

Ralph Forbes great route was enjoyed by all the crews.

Three Lochs Classic – 20 August.

Story Jim Paterson,  Photos Andy Thomlinson

I joined the RSAC Three Lochs Classic which returned to The Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, in Rhu, with Keith Butler and Andrew Pemberton, to form the
Concours d'Elegance judges.

65 cars filled the forecourt of the club house building, setting off on either the 'Big' route of some 90 miles or the 'Wee' route to suit Veteran,Vintage and Classic Cars of around 53 miles. The returning crews enjoyed afternoon tea and prizegiving at the Yacht Club club house.
Tour of Fife and the Ochils–30 July.


Heavy rain and surface water on way to start of the event seemed a bad omen, but the weather changed as the sun rose to fill the sky. A great tour visiting interesting locations on route crossing roads not seen on our tours across Fife and the Ochil Hills. 


Annual General Meeting - 25 May 2023
A number of members joined the board for the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th May at the Royal George Hotel, Perth. Reports were provided on the past year ending March 2023. These included events, financial  and membership status. Director re-elections were completed and the principal office bearers, i.e. Chairperson, Company Secretary and Treasurer elected. A discussion on future activities of the club were also discussed.

Red Hackle Tour -  14 May 2023

The weather forecast was not good, but our start remained dry and the storms did not appear. Our thirty plus crews found sunshine and a few light showers on the 120 mile route from the Black Watch museum in Perth across the regiments home country. Bridges formed a large part of our tour, crossing the River Tay, and others many times as we climbed into the Grampians and beyond.
The Old Girl is on the move
After nearly a decade hosted at the Riverside Museum of Transport in Glasgow, the time came for “The Old Girl” to move to a new home.

Gifted to the then Royal Scottish Automobile Club in 1974, “The Old Girl” is the second oldest Rolls Royce in the world.

One of the terms of the bequest are that the car should be on public display in Scotland. There are not many places that have both the space and expertise to be able to display and preserve The Old Girl.
  Full Story
News from 2022
Classic High Tea  -  Sunday 4  December

Our end of the touring year for members to get together to chat about their year of classic motoring, took place at our usual venue at the Royal George Hotel in Perth. Over thirty members made it on a sunny, if rather freezing cold afternoon. The meals were great and of course the world famous Meringues took pride of place on the tea plate that followed.
CCHMSC visit M-Sport  - Thursday 6 October


We met up at M-Sport at Dovenby Hall near Cockermouth. Our guide Roger introduced us to the new facilities we would be seeing.

The major changes since we were last here in 2019 were the test track, which was an empty site last time, and the updated cars now that we are in the 'Hybrid' era.

After the intro and refreshments we started on our way.


 
 More on M-Sport  https://www.m-sport.co.uk/
Dave's Dales Moors and Forest - 17 & 18 September

The crews lined up at Gretna Green Outlet Village to sign on, refresh themselves at Costa Coffee ready for the first day of some 195 miles into the North of England.

With the border only yards away they were soon in England. The route headed south east through Weardale and on to the Cleveland Hills on the way to the overnight at Harrogate.

The second day, Sunday 18th, a shorter route at 125 miles ,headed west into the Yorkshire Dales toward the Forest of Bowland, A return into the Yorkshire Dales passed through Wensleydale  (Famous for its cheese and Wallace and Grommit fame). Reaching Cumbria heading north the crews arrived at their destination in Penrith, where the local Golf Course put on an excellent finishers meal.
 Entry List
RSAC Three Lochs Classic  21 August


Around 50 Veteran, Vintage & Classic cars turned out for  the
RSAC Motorsport Three  Lochs Run on Sunday 21st August.

This year was the 20th running of the Three Lochs, and returned to the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club in Rhu, Helensburgh, where the first Three Lochs was held in 2002.

The new routes offerd a run up the old Military Road  at the Rest and Be Thankful.  

Once again there was a short route suitable for cars in the Veteran Class and any others who may prefer it, and a long route for everyone else
Museum Tour – 24 July.  

Line-up on track at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford
This new event is based on visits to classic car and motorsporting museums started off under sun filled skies at the Dundee Museum of Transport on Sunday 24 July. The route headed north into the Scottish highlands. Though we experienced a few heavy showers most of the soft tops managed to keep tops down most of the time.

A call in at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford for lunch and a walk round the exhibits allowed the crews to swap stories and see the development of transport from horse power, steam, petrol, diesel, electric and autonomous motoring. Our second leg headed south toward Edzell, with a sting in the tail that caught us all out.
 

After a two year break due to the Covid pandemic, the popular Loch Ness Classic Car Tour bounced back very successfully on June 4th. Over £5000 was raised by the entrants, primarily supporting Prostate Scotland with the remainder going to the Club’s Charity Account.
Red Hackle Tour - 8 May.

Our opening event for 2022 was our tribute tour to the Black Watch. Some 38 starters gathered at Balhousie Castle, home of the Black Watch museum for a 140 mile tour across hills and glens of Perth and Kinross.
Or tour headed west reaching Drummond Castle where time was allowed to walk through the stunning gardens over a picnic lunch. We were favoured with the use of the castle courtyard where a selection of the cars were allowed to enter and park up. With an entrance gate just wide enough for some of the wider cars it proved a tight fit for some.
Our return trip took us through the pass of Condie and the model village of Forteviot to arrive back at Balhousie castle for our finishers meal. A great day out under sunny skies meeting old friends, and making many new.  
Dave Spence
It is with much sadness we report that Dave Spence, Crofterra organiser & the Master of the amazing route books,  passed away on Tuesday morning 1st February, following a long illness.

Dave designed and created many of CCHMSC tours and events, including our Covid virtual tours, the bi-annual Continental tours, and latterly the Grand Caledonian Tour (see below). 
Dave will be very much missed by our club, HCC and many more across the country.

Many car club members attended the funeral on Thursday 10 February in Inverness, where Dave's close friend and neighbour for many years Roddie Main, presented the eulogy. In addition to his motorsport activities we heard of his golf and skiing pastimes too. A slide show of Dave from youngster to his senior years allowed many to reflect on their experiences and good times we all enjoyed throughout his life. On behalf of our club we offered our condolences to his wife Maureen and their wider family.
Memorial Event
At a recent Committee meeting it was agreed that our two day Dales, Moors and Forest event  on 17 & 18 September be run in Dave's memory, as he designed and planned the event, under the name  
Dave's Dales, Moors, and Forest
 tour.

Full details soon.
Crofterra announces new format for 22
HCC have announced a new 2 day 370 mile Crofterra, starting and finishing at Inverness, 3 & 4 September.

New style simpler navigation, and low entry fee, while retaining the quality finisher awards which are a hallmark of this event, are designed to attract those new to the sport and keen to enter.

 This year the route will cover the Grampians, Perthshire and Argyll.
News from 2021
Classic High Tea - 5 December 2021
Our annual get together of club members and enthusiasts for a pre-Christmas high tea at the Royal George Hotel in Perth attracted over 30 members. From across Scotland our members made the trip and duly followed the Covid constraints in place. We enjoyed our meal and once again the famous Royal George meringues, the largest, tastiest meringues on the planet, allegedly!!  

Jim thanked everyone for coming, given the uncertainty of ever changing restrictions. With the new variant 'Omicron' on the rise we thought a lockdown might catch us out. Fortunately not as it turned out. Jim then made a special thanks to Dave Spence, who was unable to join us due to health reasons, but is one of the club's 'stars', designing and drafting lots of our roadbooks. In addition he designed our two virtual events La Carrera Lockdown and the later La Carrera Pandemica, both well attended by enthusiasts from not only the UK, but across Europe.   Full Story and Pictures
Grand Caledonian Tour - 25 September to 9 October  
Tales of  the Tour 


John Stuart 1975 Alpine and Owler 1971 model take centre stage
The crews have completed the inaugural Grand Caledonian Tour, the club's first 'round Scotland tour.  Despite the fuel shortage 'panic buying', the crews arrived ready to start their 15 day tour of Scotland visiting the all 4 points of the compass. 

The sun broke through and the temperature rose as the crews gathered at Dobbies Eskbank for the start of the Grand Caledonian Tour on Saturday 25 September. It is a thrill to see the famous Renault Alpine A110 at any event, but we were treated to not one but two members fronting up the departures, Andy Owler in his yellow 1971 model, and John Stuart in his red 1975 version.


Clark Quattro and Bartniczek Alfa line up to depart

Crews gathering

Crews gathering

Richard Spalding in Healey 3000

Campbell Bristol 412
The tour  visited  Highland, Lowland, mountains, glens, coasts and islands.
Fabulous scenery, and fantastic roads.
Tales of the tour  
Day 1
Edinburgh to Moffat
Day 2
Moffat to Portpatrick
Day 3
Portpatrick to Inveraray
Day 4
Inveraray to Oban
Day 5 & 6
Oban to Tobermory
Day 7
Tobermory to Portree

Day 8
Portree to Gairloch
Day 9
Gairloch to Durness
Day 10
Durness to Wick
Day 11 & 12
Wick to Inverness
Day 13
Inverness to Aberdeen
Day 14
Aberdeen to Perth
Day 15 Final Day
Perth to North Queensferry

CCHMSC  AGM - 16 September 2021
The Annual General Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor Sport Club Ltd took place on Thursday 16 September 2021 at the Royal George Hotel, Perth. The reports of activities over the past year were presented. Despite the pandemic the club had created a number of 'virtual' events which were well supported by members entries. The financial report and accounts were also accepted, and the election of Club Directors agreed. A discussion over the 2022 events calendar concluded the meeting. Latest Board of Club Directors    Full Agenda HERE


HCC Crofterra gets of to a great start -  Saturday 11 September


A wave from first car away
Some 60 plus classic, and sporting cars got safely away from Fairways at Inverness on their two day tour of the Scottish highlands.  Full story and pictures
Blairgowrie Classic Car Tour:Drive it Day  - Sunday 22 August
Around 80 classic and supercars assembled at Blairgowrie Golf Club for the 2021 'Drive it Day, delayed by pandemic from April. We headed south into Fife, along the south side of the Tay, making our way to the picnic lunch stop in St. Andrews. From there it was west through Fife to Kinross, Crieff, north to Aberfeldy to our finish at the Atholl Palace hotel in Pitlochry. A great meal was followed by a raffle and auction. The event raised £27000 for the headline charities, Bowel Cancer UK, and Alzheimer Scotland.
Red Hackle Tour - Sunday 15 August  2021  Full Story


A dry start beckoned well for the 40 starters to the first post Covid club event of 2021.

With each starter being Piped away by our two pipers put a spring into all our steps.

Soon the clouds cleared to provide a sunfilled 140 mile drive across many little known roads across the counties of Perth and Kinross, and Angus.

Outstanding views and tight traffic clear roads abounded as we could see the River Tay to the south and the Grampian mountains to the north.

With a lunch stop to catch up with fellow classic car crews and even a stopover for an ice cream, before crossing a ford on the homeward leg proved a real winner.

Starting and finishing at the Black Watch museum at Balhousie Castle in Perth proved yet again a great venue for this event.

RSAC Three Lochs Classic - Sunday 8 August

Twenty starters started from the Morris Equestrian Centre at Fenwick for this years event. The sunny start soon turned into thundery showers as the crews headed north west. Despite this unwelcome deluge the crews progressed into calmer weather to enjoy a drive round this amazing part of Scotland. Full story and pictures
Dundee Museum of Transport Presentation 27 May 2021

Museum manager Alexander Goodger receives cheque from Jim Paterson

Your club CCHMSC along with
a small number of club members, presented a cheque for £1000 to the Dundee Museum of Transport on Thursday 27 May 2021. This donation will pay for the provision of  brown tourist signs pointing to the museum from various places around Dundee city.

Organiser Ron Adam and club chairman Jim Paterson met with the team at the museum in Market Street for the presentation. A special cheque for the occasion was handed over to museum manager Alexander Goodger.  Full story and pictures
Mike Gascoigne : 1949 - 2021 Report by Jim Paterson

Mike Gascoigne, who has died aged 72, was involved in many aspects of motorsport in Scotland, and at the time of his death he was still Chairman of RSAC Motorsport Limited.

Mike (left) with Allan Dean-Lewis (MSA) receiving award in recognition of 100 years of the RSAC.

I was privileged to meet Mike several times at the Three Lochs Classic events when we worked together as judges for the prizes and Concours d'Elegance as the cars returned from their tour.
Mike was always ready to offer advice and share his views on the cars we were judging, particularly if they were Lancia, his favourite marque. A few light hearted comments could be thrown in for good measure, and make me smile. Little did I know that the 2019 event would be the last time we would meet. He will be sadly missed at the upcoming 2021 event on Sunday 8 August.


You can read the announcement from Jonathan Lord, and a fine obituary from John Fife on his Jaggy Bunnet webpage.
http://www.jaggybunnet.co.uk/2021/06/13-jun-obituary-
mike-gascoigne-1949-2021/



Motorsport Lifetime Achievement Award for Jonathan Lord








The Board of RSAC Motorsport were delighted to hear that fellow Board member and Secretary, Jonathan Lord is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Motorsport UK. This is the highest honour bestowed by the governing body and is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement over many years in the sport.

Jonathan first started with the Royal Scottish Automobile Club in 1976, later becoming Club Secretary and also Company Secretary of RSAC Motorsport from 1989. Today he is of course well known as Clerk of the Course for the RSAC Scottish Rally as well as various other motorsport events across Scotland, also as a Motorsport UK Steward, Safety Delegate and since 1997 Competitor Relations Officer on Rally GB. Behind the scenes though he also undertakes several other motorsport roles including handling Route Authorisations on behalf of the Scottish Government and acting as Route Liaison Officer and Forestry Liaison Officer for Motorsport UK. All of this on top of his busy non-motorsport interests and commitments.

Jonathan, as the Scottish RLO, has provided support and guidance to our club on many occasions, and we join the others in congratulating him on receiving this well deserved award.
 
The Board offers its congratulations to Jonathan and also congratulates the other Lifetime Achievement Award winners and Scots, Jimmy McRae and Sir Jackie Stewart. More information on these and other Motorsport UK awards can be found in the March issue of Revolution


Le Tour Virtuel des Alpes : Virtual Tour 8th – 11th February 2021

Joint winners secure the Gold trophy for the event.

Car 3, the 1953 Jaguar C Type of Tim Hunt and Car 11, 1954 Citreon Light 15 of Neil Turner proved impossible to beat, scoring 37 points out of 40. Well done.

Car of the event, as chosen by the other entrants was the magnificent 1955 Mercedes Benz 230SL 'Gullwing' crewed by Giovanni and Achille Tresoldi. A great choice for an alpine tour.

The event included international crews f
rom Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, France, Italy and Slovenia for this exciting drive up the Alps. No vaccinations required.


  Full Story                 Full Results                  Entry List

News from 2020
MOTOR VALLEY VIRTUAL TOUR 2020 - 26 to 29 December
The Full Story

The crews reached the finish in time to get home for New Year.
The four days that were spent together from Saturday 26 to Tuesday 29 December took the crews  to the heart of Emilia and Romagna, in the land of engines: the Motor Valley.

La Carrera Pandemica - 26 to 29 October: Full Story

Winners

Car No 17 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spyder (B24)
Craig McGibbon and Karsten Brown

Car No 24 1963 Shelby Competition Cobra 289 Le Mans Hardtop
John Stuart

The second CCHMSC 'virtual' tour, this time ‘La Carrera Pandemica’ 

Using the same lines as the April event with maps and questions on the route being sent out on 4 consecutive days and scoring based on the number of correct answers. Gold, silver and bronze award certificates were given based on the number of points scored. The entrants also chose their ideal ‘virtual’ classic car which would be eligible for the ‘Car of the Event’ award.
Full Story


Our Italian friends who joined the event have written a report on their website. Prominent is the Saltire flag. Fino alla prossima volta (Until next time)
 Full Story & pictures  (note story is in Italian. Translation after our story)
AGM - Adjournment - 24 September
Following the ever changing Covid-19 restrictions your club has taken the decision to adjourn until further notice the AGM planned to take place on Thursday 24 September at 7.30pm in Royal George Hotel Perth.

This was a delayed date from the usual March / April meeting date.


All filings for the club are up to date and can be found at
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC185275/filing-history. The micro company accounts that are relevant to the AGM above are available to view.
 
With the uncertainty of future restrictions, which currently are also affecting the hospitality venues, reducing their capability to host meetings with the numbers of people expected, make it impossible to predict a new date. As soon as the situation eases to allow us to proceed we will announce a revised date.

We can confirm that your club is in good shape and working hard on the 2021 calendar , which we hope will allow us some time out with our classics when this pandemic is under control.

Meantime please stay safe.


Trieste Opicina Historic Virtuale 11th – 14th May 2020


Well done to Enrico Tresoldi in achieving a 'full house' top score to win the event in his 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. CCHMSC member Jim Paterson secured the Concours d'Elegance honours with his 1936 Bugatti Atlantic SC57. A bit like 'Coals to Newcastle'

Nine CCHMSC members joined the crews for this exciting 4 day tour, attempting to answer a wide range of questions that had us diving for the 'asprin' as headaches started to kick in.

A big 'Thank You' to Club dei Venti all 'Ora for organising the event and inviting our club members to take part.  
Full Story    
Go West..... Tales for adventures in North America - Bill Pollock
Back in September 2018, CCHMSC member Bill Pollock, often seen on tours in his TR4 , headed of to the USA to take part in the Alcan 5000 with son Euan.  We gave Bill some extra CCHMSC stickers to promote our club way out on the west coast.

Bill reminded me that the stickers were proudly displayed, and duly noted by all the other entrants, organisers, and indeed everywhere they went.  Bill's overall plans did not quite go as planned, as his original car was to be Euan's TR3, and note the CCHMSC sticker.  Full Story
La Carrera Lockdown - 13 to 16 April 2020
Story - David Spence


2020 – this was to be the year to get out and do tours – many were planned, kicking off with the Argyll Classic on 29th March, the HCC Spring Tour, Drive It Day, the Red Hackle ….. etc. etc. – the list goes on. Car all prepped, accommodation booked, and then – a few Chinese folk with a cough developed into a global pandemic and suddenly – all motorsport, competition and tours – CANCELLED!!! So what to do?

Mags Campbell came up with idea of a virtual tour – brilliant!, but how could we run it? We put our heads together and came up with a plan – a kind of table-top treasure hunt using maps and a route supplied by the organisers to the participants, and questions about the route, the places on or near the route and other little tricky tests to exercise the grey matter of the crews. We would send out a day’s route and questions each day for 4 days and get the answers back on day 5 to give them a bit of time. Awards would be in the form of a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate, depending on the number of points scored. The overall winner would get a special award of something “real”.   [Full Story}
Monte Starters brave torrential  rain leaving Glasgow

The weather omens were not with the Glasgow Monte Historique, Classique and Heritage Run starters on Wedneday 29 January. Heavy rain, whipped up with strong winds were a real test for the crews, some in open top cars!
You can see them off, thanks to photographer Andy Thomlinson's great selection of crews, at the earlier scrutineering, then at the start

Scrutinering (nice and dry)
www.flickr.com/photos/agt1953/albums/72157712899637588

Historique and classique starters
www.flickr.com/photos/agt1953/albums/72157712900415566
Heritage Run starters
www.flickr.com/photos/agt1953/albums/72157712902787602
News from 2019
Le JoG visit Rest and be Thankful - 9 December

At the hairpin - Photo courtesy Andy Thomlinson
The HERO Lands End to John O' Groats (Le JoG) event entered Scotland on Monday 9 December, to be greeted by blue skies and sunshine. Following a visit to Kames for a test, the 70 plus crews headed to Loch Lomond Shores for another test before their coffee / lunch stop at the Inn on Loch Lomond. Fully Refreshed they headed over Glen Douglas to Loch Long, Arrochar, and the Rest and be Thankful, for a regularity up the hillclimb. We met them there with a host of CCHMSC members turning out to wave them on their way northward to Killin, Kyle of Lochalsh and up to John O' Groats. 
See the full set from Andy Thomlinson on Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/agt1953/albums/
72157712144627187
Christmas High Tea - Sunday 1 December

Over 50 members turned out for the end of year high tea at the Royal George Hotel in Perth on the afternoon of Sunday 1st December. The traditional Scottish High Tea of a main meal was followed by scones, cakes and the biggest meringues on the planert, all made in house by the resident baker.
Before tucking in to our meal we saw a video roundup of the 2019 events that members and the club had been involved in, followed by the sneak peek at our 2020 calendar 
Saltire Classic Rally 2019
The winners in action, Andy Beaumont / Bob Hargreaves making a welcome return with the Sunbeam Rapier to the Saltire Classic.
16 tests through forests, across farm tracks and over different terrains with 4 regulaties thrown in to keep the navigators in their toes. More on Facebook Saltire Rally Club
Jim Clark Rally - 8 & 9 November 2019

Anticipation of the event running back on on closed roads was rewarded with excitement and surprises as the event returned to Duns and the surrounding 11 closed road stages of Abbey St. Bathans, Lanington Fogo and Blackadder. The leader board told only part of the story. Read how it all unfolded at John Fife's blog. As he says it was 'pure magic'
Andrew Cowan. A lifetime in motorsport
The club was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andrew Cowan, who we were privileged to meet on our Border Reivers tour back in April this year. Our condolences to Andrew's family. You can read the AutoSport Obituary, and our Border Reivers story, and a great article about Andrew's life in MotorSport magazine.
Clyde Valley Rally  - 29 September 2019

The morning grey skies melted as we set off from Lanark Heritage Village south toward Dumfries and Galloway. We welcomed additional starters who turned up on the day. A great selection of classic cars were joined by a few more modern classics. Our 145 mile run called in at Dumfries House to enjoy a light lunch. From there we travelled the roads across Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, and the Scottish Borders to reach our destination at Blyth Bridge. Full Story 
Maserati International Tour at the Rest and be Thankful - 21 Sep

CCHMSC members turned out to Marshal at the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb in Argyll  supporting members of the Maserati Club on their International Tour on Saturday 21 September. Over 120 Maserati’s from across the world, one crew from Australia, was a rare sight to see, especially under a clear blue sky bathed in bright sunshine. Full Story
La Crofterra Pandemonia 7 & 8 September
Roddie Main drives with Dave Spence in Dave's new Ford Cortina, leading the way at the Inverness Fairways start of the 2019 Crofterra, heading for the Isle of Skye.
See the slide show of the start from Andrew Thomlinson.

Or scroll through the entries at the Fairways start
RSAC Three Lochs Classic - 18 August

Around sixty cars turned out at the Morris Equestrian Centre near Fenwick for the annual RSAC Three  Lochs Classic.
This year the route took the crews east and south towards Nithsdale, where the organisers had again managed to find three lochs to maintain the name of the event.
As in past years there was a choice of a short route of around 40 miles suitable for cars in the Veteran Class, and a long route of around 70 miles for everyone else.
CCHMSC visit M-Sport - 16 August
The weekend started on Friday 16 with a visit by around thirty CCHMSC members to M-Sport to see how they build WRC winning cars, at their Dovenby Hall workshops in Cockermouth.
We were privileged to see not only the history of the Malcolm Wilson led facility, bringing back memories of the sixties and seventies, but also see current WRC and Bentley GT3 R&D, manufacturing, car build,and preparation happening in front of our eyes. Full Story
Grass Gymkhana - 4 August

The forecast was thunder storms, but the grey skies quickly turned to blue, with the sun pushing through, as we started our fun in the sun at Rumbling Bridge near Kinross. Some new tests gave regulars a chance to try out new maneuvers. The overnight rain made the grass nice and slippy so a few 180 and 360 turns were to be expected. Full Story
Hills Dales and Passes - 8 & 9 June

19 starters arrived on a damp, cloud covered morning at the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village for the start of our two day adventure across the Hills, Dales and Lakeland Passes. Our crews soon met challenges due to the heavy Friday / Saturday overnight rain. Standing water in hidden dips, and swollen fords were just some of the features on route. Sunday however brought bright sunshine and the soft tops were folded down for another challenging drive with 1 in 3 climbs over the passes making for some interesting driving.
Red Hackle - 5 May 2019


Over twenty starters arrived at Balhousie Castle Perth, home of the Black Watch Regiment museum, for the start of the 2019 Red Hackle Tour, on Sunday 5 May. The bitter cold mornings of previous days soon warmed up as the sunshine broke through the clouds. A route that took in some spectacular countryside with amazing views around Angus, Perthshire and Fife delighted the crews. A visit to the birthplace of racing ace Jim Clark at Kilmany to see the monument erected in his name, continued the 'Jim Clark' theme of the Border Reivers event. Full strory and pictures 
Highland Car Club Spring Tour - 13 April 2019
 
30 crews gathered under clear but chilly blue skies for Highland Car Club’s annual Spring Tour. Among them were CCHMSC members Donald and Mags Campbell with their venerable 1955 Sunbeam Mk3, Roddie and Sylvia Main in their 1995 Mercedes SL320 and Dave and Maureen Spence in the modern Renault Megane, their classic car not quite tour ready yet.
 Full Story 
Border Reivers  - 7 April  

A full line-up of forty classics turned out at Eddleston for the start of the 2019 opening event in the club calendar. Though the skies were heavy, as the scots would say 'dreich', it did nothing to spoil the terrific route club members Ranald Bruce, and Louise Wall put together.
Taking us over great Scottish border country roads we called in at the famous cashmere manufacturers Johnstons of Elgin Hawick Mill for lunch. The afternoon surprise took us to a location to see some famous motorsport cars rarely available to view.  Our tour took place on the 51st anniversary of Jim Clarks untimely death at Hockenheim in 1968, and the club laid a wreath at his grave in Chirnside, before heading to our final destination at Gifford for a welcome meal.
CCHMSC Annual General Meeting - 14 March
The Extraordinary and Annual General Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor Sport Club presented to the members in attendance  the new Constitution at the meeting on Thursday 14 March. The members voted to adopt the new document. The full AGM followed, with the Report and Accounts and other presentations being adopted. Full Story
To download the new Constitution and view the list of Board Directors go to the committee page.

Monte Historique and Classique
There were 247 finishers in the recent Rallye Monte Carlo Historique. Of the 325 entries 294 got to the first of the 15 special regularity sections, four of which were cancelled because of snow. Congratulations to Ecosse Rallye Drivers Club members Ranald White and Karsten Brown who were not only the highest placed Scottish Starter but the highest placed GB crew.
Conditions were difficult also for those in the Classique event, for generally much older cars, and their crews should be congratulated on taking part. Most enjoyed the hospitality in Monte Carlo as a reward. See Andy Thomlinson slideshow  Glasgow cars on youtube
News from 2018
High Tea - Sunday 2 December

Over 40 members turned out for the end of year bash at the Royal George Hotel in Perth on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd December. The traditional Scottish High Tea of a main meal was followed by scones, cakes and the biggest meringues on the planert, all made in house by the resident baker.
Before tucking in to our meal we saw a video roundup of the 2018 events that members and the club had been involved in, followed by the sneak peek at our 2019 events calendar.  Full story 
Classic Vehicle Private Viewing - 18 November  
The club visit to the classic car viewing at Perth Airport, arranged by the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie attracted over 200 members from CCHMSC and other car clubs across Scotland.
Over 200 classic cars, many
with provenance were on display. Included in the visit was a visit to the Aero Club with 90 aircraft, many historic on display, some flying when we visited. Finally we saw the Air Service Training hangar, where they teach students from across the world how to repair aircraft engines, both piston and jet turbines. Full Story   Full Details

It is with deep regret that the club are forced to cancel the Gey Foxy Rally, on 4 November due to lack of entries. With an entry list in low single figures we cannot commit to the major expenditure now required to run the event.

The number of established Historic and Targa events at this time in the calendar may have made our new event less attractive, though the team has worked tirelessly for months to create and advertise an exciting route, tests and regularities to entice competitors.

Apologies to those few who did enter, and the marshals who were willing to give up their time voluntarily to help. However if very few want to enter then we are sadly left with this decision to cancel.
What was on offer -  Full Details
Clyde Valley Rally  -  30 September.   
Over 30 crews arrived at the New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site for the start of the 2018 Clyde Valley Rally on Sunday 30 September. A challenging route led the crews to the lunch stop at the majestic Drumlanrig Castle where we lined up in front of the castle and were joined by a group of Belgian bikers, also on tour. Our second leg took us over the hills offering some amazing views as the autumn sunshine bathed the landscape. Full Story 
Bo'ness Revival  -  1 & 2 September
The heat turned up at Bo’ness, in the sky and on the track. A damp Saturday changed to 22 degrees on the Sunday unleashing on track excitement to entertain the record breaking crowd of spectators.
Crofterra Pandemonia   1 - 2 September
Another successful Crofterra from the team at Highland Car Club. The La Crofterra Pandemonia set off from Fairways on Saturday morning on a loop that brought them back to Inverness for the overnight. Sunday saw them head off toward Speyside, with a visit the “Motormania” Classic Car Event in Grantown on Spey. Read all about their antics on Facebook

RSAC Three Lochs Classic  -  19 August

The RSAC Three Lochs Classic headed for new territory for the 2018 event. Over 50 classic and sporting cars lined up at the Morris Equestrian Centre, just north of Kilmarnock, to challenge the all new big and wee routes, each taking in 3 new lochs. Veteran, vintage, classic and sporting cars drove either the big 75 mile route, or the 60 mile wee route. The overcast skies melted to let the sun shine down on the crews as they set off on their run. Full story and photos
Grass Gymkhana  -   5 August 2018

A great day greeted the cars and crews for the second running of our Gymkhana at Rumbling Bridge on Sunday 5 August. With a good selection of classic and sporting cars the crews took turns to test their skills on a series of challenging tests that often looked easier than they were.

Arctic Adventure  -  10 to 31 May 2018  The Full Story
During a casual conversation last winter a plan was hatched that would see three cars and six CCHMSC members take on a memorable trip beyond the Arctic Circle.

Dave and Maureen Spence, Donald and Margaret Campbell and Ranald Bruce and Louise Wall made their way to Tananger, near Stavanger, Norway to start their journey on Thursday 10th May 2018.

Dave had excelled himself as usual by producing an excellent route book and maps which were loosely based on a road trip he had done in the ‘70s and two scout trips some years before.

We were not to be disappointed as you will see in the
Nathalie McGloin presents F1 trophy 
A strong signal  by MSA Chairman David Richards CBE to nominate Nathalie McGloin, the only female tetraplegic in the world to be racing cars, present the third-place trophy to Kimi Raikkonen, at the British GP Silverstone, which he warmly received. It demonstrated the energy our motorsport puts in to make the sport available to all.
Also featured in the pits was Billy Monger, who lost both lower legs in an horrific accident racing in F4 at Donnington in April 2017, and is already back at the wheel of a race car.. He joined Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen at the Silverstone F1 event  Full Story
The Red Hackle Tour - 6 May 

Fifteen cars left the Green Welly Café at Tyndrum around 9.30 a.m. on a bright but cold morning.The route headed north up Glen Coe where the scenery was spectacular, with some low clouds and snow caps adding to the beauty.  A detour into Glencoe village, then Fort William.   We continued north heading for Mallaig with amazing scenery. 
Perthshire Classic Car Festival  - Saturday 21 April
Perth City and Scone Palace bathed in unbroken sunshine and blue skies to welcome the thousands of visitors to the Perthshire Classic Car Festival on Saturday 21 April.

The Parade cars arrived at Scone Palace to be 'dressed; with their rally plates and other documentation, before driving down to Tay Street in Perth to line up along the side of the River Tay.  Full Story
Perthshire Classic Car Festival  - 21 April

The Press Launch on Tuesday 6 at Scone Palace featured in STV news, Courier, Daily
Record, Scotsman and other motoring journals.  The Rotary Club of Blairgowrie are organising the first Perthshire Classic Car Festival which will take place on Saturday 21st April 2018.  The Festival is raising funds for, Cancer Research UK,  Alzheimer Scotland and The Rotary Foundation.  Read the full Press Release

*  Not run on an MSA permit.  Supported by Rotary International.
Tour of the Wall - 25 March 2018

A sunny if rather chilly morning greeted around 30 starters for this first event of the CCHMSSC season, which took us over the byways through the Scottish Borders, before crossing over into England. After a lunch stop we headed along the route of Hadrian's Wall allowing time to visit some of the Roman forts and exhibitions on the way. Soft tops were down under blue skies and sunshine.  A great way to start the year.
Annual General Meeting - 15 March 2018
The Annual General Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor Sport Club was held on Thursday 15 March 2018 at the Royal George Hotel Perth. Reports from the Club President and Treasurer were provided and members turned out to agree the Principal Office Bearers and committee members to lead the club for the forthcoming year. Many good ideas were discussed and the committee will look at implementing these over the coming year. 
News from 2017
High Tea  -   3 December

Our annual end of the year get together attracted over 40 members at The Royal George Hotel in Perth. Travelling from across Scotland we all enjoyed a traditional Scottish High Tea and chat about our year of classic motoring. After a few light refreshments we watched the video review of the past year, a now regular feature of our High Teas, reminding many of their escapades on previous events. A great meal was enjoyed by all, with much chat about our experiences.

Club president Jim Paterson introduced Colin Stewart of
the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie, organising the 2018 Blairgowrie Drive it Day event on 22nd April*, raising funds for several charities. Colin reported that the entry list was almost full. It is even closer to being full, after many members went on line immediately to secure their places. Secure yours now here:-    blairgowrieclassiccartour.co.uk/entry-form/
 *  Not run on an MSA permit.  Supported by Rotary International.
Clyde Valley Rally  -   22 October 
Storms Ophelia and Brian had left their mark with standing water and debris on many of the rural roads across the Clyde valley and beyond. This made for a challenging route for the starters of this years event. The sun did break through, with Craig and Rod Ritchie being first to took the top down on their Porsche Boxster. Full Story 
Jim Clark Trust  £1500 Cheque - 20 October
Highland Car Club's Crofterra Pandemonia event in early September raised £1500 from the raffles run on the Saturday and Sunday evenings. Members Dave Spence and Roddie Main presented the cheque to Ben Smith on Friday 20 October at the Jim Clark Rooms in Duns.
 Full Story
CCHMSC help World Travellers on their trip
Call and email arrived on the evening Sunday 3rd September from Herman Zapp, traveling in a 1928 Graham Paige car.

We have 17 years on the road. Needing to replace a flat window glass from the car and do a bit of welding. Could our club help them out?  What a challenge for a Sunday evening.
Did we manage to help? Find out 
Selkirk Classic Car Show - 17 September
Alan Duncan headed down to Selkirk to see the collection of classic cars, commercials, and Americana. A few unusual vehicles in the field as well. See his photos of the day on
HCC Crofterra Pandemonia  -  9 & 10 Sept

Fantastic weekend over many roads not driven on this event before. Almost 400 miles centred around the Moness Resort at Aberfeldy. A wide selection of classic and sporting cars, coupled with more than a few challenging events, made this one to remember.
RSAC Three Lochs Classic  -  20 August

Balmaha, on the shores of Loch Lomond, welcomed 60 starters for the 2017 Three Lochs Classic on Sunday 20th August. The inbound hurricane Gert was thankfully delayed over the Atlantic making it a dry if at times cool run across the roads of the Trossachs. With a shorter 'wee' run of 58 miles for the veteran class, and 75 miles for the rest, this year featured two lochs and a lake. The Automotive University of Rhu once again provided degrees for those entering the light hearted 'examinations', and a Concours d'Elegance completed the day. Full Story 
Grass Gymkhana - 6 August. Rumbling Bridge Kinross

With a collection of cars spanning almost a 100 years, members of the club met in a grass field at Rumbling Bridge near Kinross. Member George Shand had put together a series of fun Gymkhana activities to test our driving and navigational skills. From judging a gap to drive through, climbing a twisting hill track, to driving a complex course blindfold, and more. There was fun under the sun for everyone. Full Story
Sunday Worship  -  9 July

The Sunday worship at Waitrose Milngavie on Sunday July 9th was joined by members of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (www.gvvt.org) with 3 of their historic vehicles. A great breakfast meeting.
Sunday Worship  -  4 June

A wide selection of classic metal turned up for Classic Car Tours 'Sunday Worship” breakfast meeting on Sunday June 4th 2017 at Waitrose Milngavie.

The event was primarily for local owners of classic, sports, prestige and performance cars who would like to meet with other owners, have some breakfast and share stories and talk about their cars. Those who wish to travel from further afield are also most welcome to join us. Checkout Andy Thomlinson selection of photos from the day
The Red Hackle Tour  -  7 May

Blue skies and sunshine welcomed the crews at Bahousie Castle in Perth for the start of the Red Hackle Tour. Balhousie Castle is home to the Black Watch museum and formed a stunning backdrop for our departure.
Crossing many new and unknown roads in Pethshire and Angus, passing over peaks and through glens, the magnificent scenery made this a day to remember. Full Story
Tour of the Stills  - 15 April 2017
25 cars and crews gathered at Fairways Leisure, Inverness on a cold blustery overcast morning for the start of the Highland Car Club’s third running of their one day tour, this time entitled the “Tour of the Stills”, the name giving a clue to some of the locations we would be visiting along the way.  Full Story
Its’ a Regularity Jim, but not as we know it !
Member John Stuart has been challenging the roads of the Rally Costa Brava while we were heading for the Argyll Classic.

FIA in date helmets for a regularity? These were required for the Rally Cost Brava on 24/25 March. As well as having 60 and 70 kph regularity classes it was also a full stage event including the first round of  the European Historic Stage Rally Championship. Find out how John got on in his Autobianchi
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Argyll Classic - 26 March

Over 30 entries gathered under unbroken sunshine at Lomond Shores on Sunday 26 March to start the 160 mile tour of 'Argylls Secret Coast'. Our first visit took us to the iconic Rest and be Thankful hillclimb where Diane and Stephen Kinghorn provided a warm welcome to all the crews. The route continued under ever warming sun filled skies across little used roads along the secret coast, with amazing views and spectacular scenery. Full Story 
Monte Historiques arrive at Monaco finish

A Job well done - great teamwork from Andy Thomlinson and Jim 'Wizard' Wilson and                                                        Anhangá

The Paisley starters have completed the 14 regularities with Volvo Amazon 'Anhangá' driven by club members Andy Thomlinson and Jim 'Wizard' Wilson reaching the finish without putting a spanner anywhere near her, reported Jim. Taking 260th position on their first time out is amazing. 

Members Ranald White and Karsten Brown in the Rover P6 had an equally successful event, securing highest place of the group at 169th. Chasing the Rover were members John Roberts and Oliver Tomlins in the Fiat 124 Coupe in 210th place. Gordon and David Glen secured 224th in their Opel Kadett, despite a dodgy exhaust valve problem from early on. David Glen and Andy Sturgess in their Escort Mk11 RS2000, were right behind Anhangá at 264th.       

Check out the final positions of all the historique cars at acm.mc Live Results

Monte Historique review

The Classique and Historique complete  the run to Monte Carlo. 

Review their adventures and exploits on these Facebook reports.

Rallye Monte Carlo Classique 2017

Paisley 2021 Monte Carlo Historic Rally

Monte Carlo Classic Car Rally: UK Leg

Lots of photos and a few videos too.

2017 Monte Historique - 25 January 

First off the blocks for the 2017 Monte Carlo Historique were Gordon Glen driver, with son David in the co-driver seat. Here Andy Thomlinson joined them at the Paisley start for a quick photo opportunity, and the full 'thumbs up'  After the crowd at Paisley waved them off over the ramp, they headed south to Monaco. The Historique and Classique crews arrived at the first overnight stop and passage control at Barnby Moor, some in the small hours of Thursday morning. After catching a few winks of sleep they are off again to Dover and over the channel to Calais. Spectators at Paisley were entertained by fireworks and smoke streams as each of the cars departed over the ramp. Some 40 Heritage cars followed on their way to local destinations, Stirling, Dumfries, and Balmaha. Four classics even arrived on a Heritage run from John O' Groats. Entry List
Anhangá - 2017 Monte Carlo Historique Volvo Amazon spotted at
secret location.

Andy Thomlinson brought his freshly prepared Volvo Amazon, affectionately known as  'Anhangá (an Amazonian spirit that often protects animals, especially the females and young ones, and tends to appear as a white deer with red eyes), to a secret location, as part of final testing.
Together with Jim Wilson, who not only will be Co-Driver to Andy, but also built this magnificent machine, they tested the car on a snow and ice covered surface. See the car perform in controlled slides on this short video clip.
SACC Navigational Rally Championship
The Scottish Association of Car Clubs are promoting a Championship to be known as the “Scottish Navigational Rally Championship 2017”. The Championship is open to members of any club affiliated to the Scottish Association of Car Clubs (SACC). download the Regulations and register your place
George Johnson drives into the sunset
George Johnson, who many of us knew, if only by the sight of his unique tartan Mazda MX5, sadly passed away on New Years Day.  A long time member, and one time chairman of Stirling Classic Car Club, George was always there to help anyone out. Full story
News from 2016
Christmas High Tea - 4 December
Over 40 members gathered in Perth for the clubs annual end of year get together over a traditional Scottish High Tea. We gathered in the bar (where else) before organiser Jim Paterson jumped up on a table to request crews to 'start  your engines' and make the their way to the dining room. Full story
Run to Kinlochleven - 9 October

Alan Duncan and friends took to the highlands for his 10th anniversary run to Glencoe, except this time he kept going to Kinlochleven. Read his story, and checkout his photos. Plus a great video from the Rust2Rome crew in the heavily modified Jaguar XJS. A real treat Full Story and Pictures
Rally of the Borders - 2 October

Twenty three crews in a wide range of classics started the second running of Rally of the Borders on Sunday 2nd October from the New Lanark World Heritage Village. The sun cut through the early morning mist as they headed south east on their 140 mile tour across the border country roads. A refreshment stop at Lockerbie, gave cars and crews a breather, before the second stage headed north to the finish at Netherurd House for a snack, tall tales, and awards. Full story 
Crofterra Pandemonia   -   3 & 4 September

Amazing weekend for the Highland Car Club Crofterra, covering some 450 miles across the great roads of northern Scotland. Starting at Fairways Inverness the route headed north west over many single track roads under brilliant sunshine, offering spectacular views. Reaching Durness, within shouting distance of Cape Wrath, the most north westerly point of the UK we hugged the rugged west coast down to Ullapool to overnight. Sunday had yet more in store. Full Story and pictures


Kirkintilloch Canal Festival - 21 August
Alan Duncan headed over to see the Festival. Starting on the Saturday with bands and entertainment, the roads were closed off on the Sunday from 10am to allow the Classic, Vintage, and Americana (Yanks as Alan puts it), to drive in for the classic lineup. The Kennedy Cupcake and the Jump and Jive Dancers were there too.
Biggar Rally - 14 August
The clouds were forming up to what could have made a wet afternoon at Biggar, for the annual Albion Rally. However the day remained dry for the classic cars, commercials, buses, motorcycles, military, and agricultural machinery arriving from across the country .
Alan Duncan sported his camera and provided a great selection of photos which is a must see.
Three Lochs Classic - 6 August

Great day on the Three Lochs Classic, at the new Balmaha venue on the side of Loch Lomond. Over 30 cars, some dating from 1911, enjoyed up to 60 mile trip round the Trossachs. Weather stayed bright and sunny until all got back for prizes, so soft tops down all the way. Full Story
Glamis Extravaganza  -  9 & 10 July
This years event organised by Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club  boasted an entry over the weekend of over 1000 vehicles of all ages, shapes and size plus 150 stands dealing in auto-jumble, motor trade, antiques, fund raising and crafts. CCHMSC members Mags and Don Campbell brought their Sunbeam Talbot along. Alan Duncan survived the rain and mud underfoot to capture the day on film. 
Run to Inversnaid - 3 July
A wet start for the KDCVC Run to Inversnaid,
organised by Alan Duncan, though the sun came out on route.
Passed the Watch and Whisky Car Run, with around 16 super cars including  Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin and more.
A red 1955 Gull-Wing Mercedes 300SL enjoyed much attention. See them all at Alan's flickr album
Sunday Worship - 3 July

A selection of fine classic metal turned out to join the congregation at Waitrose in Milngavie for 'Sunday Worship' organised by Bill Telford of Classic Car Tours. Andy Thomlinson was there to capture the cars as they lined up for the visitors to view. See Andy's photo selection at
Strathmore Classic Car Tour - 26 June 2016
The Rotary Club of Forfar held its first Strathmore Classic Car Tour
on Sunday 26th of June, in aid of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. Starting in forfar the entrants enjoyed a 125 mile route, raising over £15,000 for the charity Full Story
May Weekend Fun at Volksfling -  30 May 
Volksfling came to Biggar for the bank holiday weekend, attracting a wide selection of everything, and anything Volkswagen, classic, modern, and heavily customised as well.
I travelled
the 20 odd miles to Biggar with friend Graham in his  1972 VW Beetle 1600GT. Now GT and Beetle seem hard to say in the same breath, but his can squirt along the road at top side of 70mph with no problem at all.  Full Story
North Coast Run -  27 May to 1 June
Alan Duncan in  his
Toyota Celica 16ST with Catherine Laszok lead th e1971 Mercedes 350 SL of Helena and Billy Cameron, and Porsche 944 of Sheena and Sam Balmer on th eNorth Coast 500 mile route around the north of Scotland.
Read and see this great part of Scotland with Alan's story and photos on flickr
Check out each day- complete with story
Day 1  - Inverness to Lochcarron
Day 2 - Lochcarron to Gairloch  
Day 3 - Gairloch to Lochinver
Day 4 - Lochinver to Durness
Day 5 - Durness to John O' Groats
Day 6 - John O' Groats to Inverness
Tour of the Grampians - 15 May

Richard and Yvonne Bartniczek in Alfa Spider chase Dave Spence and Roddie Main
in the 'Big Bopper', 5 litre V8 Capri. Photo Kenny Cocker
Twentythree crews made the start of this first trip for the club this year into the Cairngorm National Park for the Tour of the Grampians. Blue skies and sunshine welcomed the starters to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, which continued with only a short light shower as we approached Grantown on Spey for our lunch stop.  The 170 mile route covered a mix of tight twisty, and fast flowing roads across the tops and through the glens. Full Story
Drive It Day Strathendrick Classic   -   24 April
This year the Strathendrick Rotary Classic Car Tour was were celebrating their tenth annual Classic Car Tour. The Charities supported by the Tour this year are CHAS the Children’s Hospice Association of Scotland and Mary’s Meals.
The entry numbers exceeded all previous tours. 87 cars took part with a few people still on the waiting list. Full Story
Ecosse Challenge - 4 & 5 June CANCELLED
Lack of entries forces cancellation of this event
It is with much regret that the club has had to be cancel this two day event. Unfortunately the new format
of tour, tests, and regularities, with a half price entry compared to past years, and cut price overnight accommodation option on the Saturday, failed to provide sufficient interest.

Our sincere apologies to those who had entered and were looking forward to an exciting two days of activities, crossing some stunning Scottish scenery.  
Drive It Day    -   24 April
The 2016 sunshine brought out classic car owners across the country.
This first report from CCHMSC member Dave Spence covers the Highland Classic Motor Club outing around Inverness.  Full Story
Tour of the Firths   -   16 April
Twentyfive cars lined up at Fairways, Inverness on the morning of the 16th, for the Highland Car Club tour of the firths. Instead of exploring the rugged mountains and glens of the west coast or lochs of the Great Glen, the 2016 Tour of the Firths took to the calmer waters (although not so calm on the day) of the area north east of Inverness, comprising the Black Isle and Easter Ross. Full Story

Galloway Gallop - 3 April 
Was a bit dreich (overcast and light rain) for the Lanark start of the Galloway Gallop on Sunday 3rd. Over 30 classics headed south west to the border roads driving into sunshine and blue skies across Dumfries and Galloway.

Don and Mags Campbell sported oldest car in their 1955 Talbot Sunbeam, on its first event since completion of much upgrading. Lots of exciting cars reached the finish at Netherurd House, Blyth Bridge for meal and presentations. Full Story

CCHMSC - Annual General Meeting - 17 March
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Caledonian Classic and Historic Motor Sport Club Ltd will be held on Thursday 17 March 2016 at the Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth PH1 5LD at 7.30pm.
All current club members are invited to attend.

The meeting Agenda can be viewed and downloaded [Agenda]




Dixon takes MGB to open the season
CCHMSC members Ian Dixon and Maurice Millar teamed up in Ian's MGB/GT for the opener of their season on 28 February the Saltire Rally at Blair Atholl. The format for the day was 16 tests, with 4 regularities. Read how the pair got on [Full Story]

Having enjoyed the Saltire so much Ian and MGB headed down to Wigton for the White Heather Rally. This time fellow CCHMSC member Richard Welsh joined Ian in the left seat.
A full day of twentyfour tests and only 2 miles of public road, on the vast Kirkbride aerodrome, made for a very compact but enjoyable event. Aerodromes are hard on the tyres as you can find out when you read their story. [Full Story]
Online marshals' training and accreditation
Legendary co-driver Nicky Grist helped the Motor Sports Association (MSA) launch a new online training and accreditation scheme for rally and cross country marshals at Autosport International.  [Full Story]
Dare to be Different: Driving Female Talent
Susie Wolff and the Motor Sports Association – governing body of UK motorsport – have joined forces to launch Dare To Be Different, a high-profile new initiative that will inspire, connect and celebrate women who work in every aspect of motor sport.

Dare To Be Different is about increasing female participation, not just on the track but in all aspects of the sport and other perceived male-dominated industries. [Full Story]
Monte Carlo Paisley Start & run to Monte
The Paisley start activities began early on the afternoon of Wednesday the 27th, with the Historique, Classique and Heritage crews arriving. By 6.00pm some 70 classics were in place for the start over the ramp and off to France, Dumfries or Balmaha. Read of their adventures to Monte [Full Story]

blue skies of Monte Carlo ahead
Classique crews arrive in Monte
It must seem a long time since the Classique cars left John O' Groats on Wednesday morning. After 1542 miles at least the Riley WD is parked up on the quay at Monte Carlo. Well done to John Lomax, Grdon McAllan and the Blue Diamond support team. Amazing  trip at an average of around 30mph. Thanks for sharing the trip on Locatoweb. We have followed you every step of the way. Enjoy the party tonight. You all deserve it.
Monte Carlo Tales
Relive the excitement with this first report covering the Classique and Heritage run from John O' Groats to Paisley .
Starting at dawn in JoG the crews headed down a snowy A9 to Inverness, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow. Alan Duncan kept ahead of the crews to catch a few shots as they drove by.   [Full Story]
Monte crews in France
Classique and Reims tour crews reach France. Tracking the Riley WD shows they travelled through the Channel Tunnel early this morning and passing San Quentin on way to Reims. Over 900 miles on the clock since departing John O' Groats only 2 days ago. Well done to crew John Lomax, Gordon McAllan and the Blue Diamond support team. Got to make Monte Carlo for Saturday night dinner. Watch this space   
Testing Time for Monte crews
The Wednesday Paisley start for the Classique, and Reims tour ended in Dumfries for an overnight stop. Thursday started with a run to Croft circuit on their way to the Hull Zebrugge ferry. P&O called to say crossing cancelled due to technical problems. Reims tour rescheduled to Harwich/Hook of Holland but managed to get on Hull/Rotterdam (whew). Classique decided to head for Dover, some 310 miles away, for Calais crossing. Big ask for Riley WD at average 27mph. At 11.00pm I have them at Maidstone. Go Riley, and BD. you can make it 

Monte Carlo - Paisley Start
Paisley lit up for the start of the Monte Historique, Classique and Heritage Runs on Wednesday 27th. Earlier downpours had cleared giving the crowd sight of a wide selection of classic cars as they rolled over the ramp, some needing a bit of a push. Full story to follow but you can see an amazing number of photos from the event

Andy Thomlinson - Scrutineering  Pre Start  
Start

Alan Duncan has a set from John O' Groats, and the road down, plus Paisley   Full set 360 photos
Monte Carlo Classique - John O' Groats Start
The Classique starters are on their way. After enjoying a Burn's Supper last night the crews rose early for the start at John O' Groats. Now heading down the A9 toward Paisley. You can follow them all the way [Full Details
Wet Wet Wet at Paisley - 26 January 2016
The weather, not the group!
The rain poured down and the wind howled around Paisley Abbey, but three of the  stalwart crews turned out with their steeds for the press photo shoot at 0900 on  Tuesday 26th. It takes more than a spot of rain to stop these guys. Jim Meggat, John Lomax and Ranald White hang on to the sign,before it flies over the abbey roof.
[Full Story]
Monte Carlo Scottish Start - 27 January 2016
Final fettling of the cars before the big start - 0800 on Wednesday at John O' Groats and 1800 at Paisley Abbey.

Full Entry List now available
Monte Carlo Classique Riley - after Paisley
Latest update from Gordon McAllan, SRE scribe, and copilote  in the 1931 Riley WD. Where they go after Paisley, on the route to Monte Carlo. Endurance is only the start! [Full Story]

Monte Carlo Classique Riley
Gordon McAllan, who scribes the Scottish Riley Enthusiasts newsletter will be co-driver/navigator of a 1931 Riley WD Tourer, driven by John Lomas on the Monte Carlo Classique on 27th January.

The
Blue Diamond Riley Services, based near Taunton, well known for their expertise in all things Riley have carried out a major and sustained programme of work to ensure that the chosen steed will be ready to take part and able to cope with whatever challenges the Winter weather and the traditional roads used may pose [Full Story]
CCHMSC joins NESCRO
Your club is delighted to announce that we are now part of the North of England and Scottish Classic Rally Organisation.  We join our friends from Saltire, Highland, and South of Scotland CC, along with many in the north of England, and Club Triumph who many will have met in years past on CCHMSC events. Nescro 2016 calendar now published, at www.nescro.co.uk. Lots of events of all types. Pen some in to your diary.
News from 2015
High Tea - 6 December
Around 40 members braved the wild weather, avoiding floods and landslips to reach the Royal George Hotel in Perth for the clubs annual high tea when we can all chat around the year past and look forward to 2016 events. Full Story
Monte 2016 Paisley Press Launch - 22 October
Veteran navigator Willy Cave jetted into Glasgow to be present at the Press Launch for the 2016 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique. Bowler hatted Willy was delighted to be reunited with a 1950's London taxi, similar to one in which he competed in the 1961 Monte Carlo Rallye with racing driver Tony Brookes and Peter Dimmock [Full Story]
Rally of the Borders - 18 October

Great day for the 15 crews on Rally of the Borders. Early morning mist burned back to glorious sunshine as we left the New Lanark Heritage village on our 140 mile tour over little used roads many crews had never driven before, and treating them to some fantastic views. Full Story


Les Montagnes de France - 24 Sept  to 7 Oct
Three thousand miles later all of us are home, having driven some 2500 miles of European roads across France, Spain, Andorra and Italy. The eight crews climbed countless cols in the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as many crossing France.
The Nuit du Mentonnais added a further 120 miles of col bashing in the Maritimes crossing the Turini, twice.  
 Here are our adventures.
 Premier Étape   Deuxième Étape  
 Nuit du Mentonnais   Troisiéme Étape  Dernière Étape
Ann Wisdom - An Appreciation
We are very sorry to report the passing of Ann Riley (born Ann Wisdom), on 14 October 2015, after fighting illness.
As Pat Moss's long-time co-driver in international rallying, Ann and Pat were one of the most formidable and successful teams in the sport, not only in the Ladies' category, which they habitually dominated, but competitive at the same level as the men in this exciting, colourful and gruelling sport. [more]
Glencoe Run - 11 October
Around 60 Classic cars,set off  from Dobbies Garden Centre, Stirling at 10am, on Alan Duncan's drive to Glencoe. Passing through Callander towards Crianlarich then up to Tyndrum to stop at the Green Welly for an hour. Continued north calling in at the carpark at the top of the hill over looking Loch Tulla for some photos, and again at the ski carpark. [Full Story]
Crofterra Pandemonia - 5 & 6 September
Great roads, to great places, with great company, enjoying brilliant weather, a plus for the top down cars. Great craic in the evenings made this once again a fantastic event from Highland Car Club.
From the start in Fort William we were taken to places on the west coast of Scotland, over roads that most, including me, had never driven over before. The overnight in Oban was followed by a second day setting off eastwards to cross the Cairngorms to finally reach the finish at Inverness for our meal and presentations. [Full Story]
August Amble  -   23 August

Did we catch the sunshine window for the rally. Did we just! The 37 entries lined up at Clattrin' Brig under blue skies and enjoyed a 130 mile drive round some of the lesser known roads of Angus and Perthshire visiting new locations, while under those same blue skies. 20 Degrees in Scotland is summer. Believe me! [Full story
Biggar Rally  -   16 August
An great turnout for the 42nd Albion Bigger Rally. The sunshine probably helped, and the number of families with children was a welcome sight as the kids eyes popped at the sight of so many unusual cars from all era's lined up on display. [Full Story]
RSAC Three Lochs Classic - 8 August

The sun shone down on the 65 starters at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club at Rhu, as they set off on their run to the Rest and be Thankful. With a short route of some 45 miles for cars in the Veteran class and 90 miles for everybody else, all looked well. Events unfolded to make it a very different and interesting day. Full story and pictures 
Run to Arisaig - 8 & 9 August
Twentyone cars and crews set off from Stirling with Alan Duncan leading the way on his second run to Arisaig. With the Capri Club Scotland and Oban Car Club members joining on route they all headed for the west coast.  [Full Story]
Classic AutoSports BBQ - 11 July

Jaguars here, Jaguars there, everywhere classic Jaguars. Well of course it has to be BBQ time at Dave Barnetts workshops, where a warm welcome, and a feast always awaits. Not just to eat but a feast for the eyes when customers classics join not only Jaguars being restored or fettled but many other great makes. All under the summer sunshine. This year is the best yet.  [Full Story]
Lake District Classic  - 29 June
Club member Ian Dixon with MGB/GT headed for the Lakes on  29 June for the LDC, His usual navigator Maurice Millar was not available to sit beside him,  so Maurice MK2 Ellison sat in to guide Ian round the route.  Read Maurices' report of the event and the fun the pair had  [Full Story].
Drive the Mille Miglia - New Video

Motoring journalist and XCar editor Alex Goy and Ben Cussons drove Bens' C type PUG 676,  which was affectionaly called just PUG, on the 2015 Mille Miglia 14 to 17 May.
New video of their trip is now online. Alex narrates you through the four days, with lane splitting a technique I must master.  Over 23 minutes  driving across some great Italian roads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb0ComKmPZU&app=desktop

Alex and Ben practiced in the same C Type on the Scottish Mini Miglia 29 April, which you can see here. youtube.com/watch?v=QkUUJ3AH0W0&feature=youtu.be&a=
From Mille Miglia to Via Flaminia 23 to 30 May
A love of Italy must be in the blood for CCHMSC member Maurice Millar. Not content with teaching the 2015 Jaguar Mille Miglia crews in Scotland in April, or timekeeping on previous Mille Miglia's, he headed  to Italy to take part in the Via Flaminia Classic. Read how he got on  [Full Story]
End of an era - Erik Carlsson
It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of rally legend Erik Carlsson on 27 May, at the age of 86. Club members Douglas Anderson and Jim Paterson had the privilege of meeting Erik in September 2011 with Stuart Turner for an interview which was presented to club members at the Monte Carlo Room in the Blythswood hotel in Glasgow. He will be sadly missed, but his memory lives on. 
You can watch that interview  at https://youtu.be/a0iIrufi2gQ
Jock's Run - 24 May
Jock Millar was joined by 24 crews on Jock’s Run to celebrate his long career in motor sport and his contribution to Forrestburn hillclimb and Kames Sprint circuit.  The event combined a ‘run up’ the Monklands Sporting Car Club’s hillclimb at Forrestburn, followed by a tulip roadbook tour through some of the most scenic roads linking Forrestburn and East Ayrshire Car Club’s home at Kames, then production car autotests on the circuit.  Full Story
Crews celebrate finish of  2015 Mille Miglia
Monday 18th May, and its time to gather for the final pictures before heading home. The crews reached Brescia on Sunday 17th, day 4 and final day of this 1000 mile event, which covered the 290Km dash (175 miles) from Parma to the finish back in Brescia, taking in a visit to the Monza race track making it an exciting day. See the crews on our selection of daily twitter feeds throughout the rally [here
See the video of the event, released by Jaguar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bb8BrYxJvQ
Tour of the Ochils - 10 May
Driving across four counties, criss crossing narrow twisting roads over three hill ranges, passing 11 lochs and reservoirs through several glens was the 125 mile challenge for the 13 starters of the Tour of the Ochils. CCHMSC member George Shand had put together a demanding but enjoyable route, over roads many had never driven before. With a stop at the world famous Gleneagles Hotel what else could you ask for in a  Classic car tour. 
[Full Story]



Mini Miglia comes to Scotland - 29 April
Jaguar brough their Heritage car collection to Scotland for the 2015 Mille Miglia works entry crews to learn and practice the necessary skills on an event put together by your club CCHMSC.  The crews for the eight pre 1957 cars were taught how to read an Italian style road book, what the Italian control boards meant, regularities and average speed section, as well as an insight to the timing and trip meter operation. They then covered a 100 mile route visiting three lochs, three glens, a hillclimb and a Scottish castle to test their skills. They even had to refuel their vehicles.

There were a few familiar faces driving the cars as you will see.Full Story
International Auto Ecosse -  6 & 7 June
CANCELLED - 8 May
It is with much regret that we have to announce that the International Autoecosse is cancelled. The club had put together a new route, with new test sites, but this has failed to attract more than a handful of entries.
As this is the second year running we have been forced to cancel this event due to lack of entries we feel it is now time to retire the International Autoecosse in the current format.
Our thanks to all who have enjoyed this event in the past and we will work on something new and different to tempt you next year. 
Strathendrick Classic Run Drive it Day - 26 April
The ninth Classic Car Tour organised for Strathendrick Rotary was held on Sunday 26 April, “Drive it Day”,  71 starters  Dobbies car park near Stirling to allow a more northerly route for a change.  Full story and pictures
Drive it Day - 26 April 2015
A run for drive it day is organised annually by the Highland Classic Motor Club www.highlandclassic.org.uk and this year was no exception. CCHMSC members Dave Spence and Roddie Main, and Donald and Margaret Campbell decided that, having had such a great day out the day before on Highland Car Club’s Tour of the Lochs, they would take part in the run. [more]
Tour of the Lochs- 25 April
The forecast was daunting but the day turned out to be blue sky and sunshine for most of the Highland Car Club tour round the lochs around the Great Glen. I joined as one of the 24 starters, in my son's 1970 Austin Healey Sprite. Top down for the whole 175 miles crossing some of the most glorious scenery in Britain,over roads I didn't know even existed.  [Full Story and photos]

Argyll Classic - 29 March
The Andrew Davidson Memorial Run

Twentythree starters lined up at Lomond Shores for the 2015 Argyll Classic. The crews started the 170 mile tour of Argyll and the Trossachs with a drive through Glen Fruin to the Gare Loch and on to Loch Long to reach Arrochar and the Rest and be Thankful, where they enjoyed a 'spirited but safe' drive up the old hillclimb. [Full story and photos]
Rally Costa Brava - 13 & 14 March
Who said that weather in Spain is all sunshine and Sangria? CCHMSC member John Stuart felt right at home up in the mountains around Loret de Mar when the snow came down.

A last minute entry saw John sitting on the start ramp of the Rally Costa Brava at the wheel of a hired Autobianchi A112 Abarth with Peter Collier navigating. The Rally Costa Brava (RCB) is several events in one and is a round of the FIA European Historic Stage Rally Championship and a round of the FIA European Regularity Championship as well as several Spanish championships. We were one of 24 crews entered in the FIA Regularity class running at the tail of the field. [Full Story]

David Glen in Triumph Dolomite lights up the road
Monte Carlo Historique - the video
Relive the magic that is the Monte Carlo Historique by watching this ACM video. With shots of the Glasgow Paisley starters as they challenge the french alpine sections, culminating with the final race up the Turini. If you drove the Heritage to Luss the whiteout snow sections will remind you of your crossing the tops to Loch Lomond.
The soundtrack is cool too. http://youtu.be/9FMz_X-peQI
Paisley starters reach Monte Carlo - 4 Feb
Well the race is run and the finishers are in Parc Ferme in Monte Carlo. Gordon Glen in his Opel Kadett takes top Paisley starter position at 176th overall. Swiss crew Michel Chatagny followed Gordon home at 200th, with nephew David Glen in the Triumph Dolomite at 227 overall. Ranald White's  Rover 2000 fettling paid of well, securing 252 overall, with Hutton and Hanlon in the Austin 1800 land crab creeping on to the list at 254th. The Aussies suffered mechanical failure in their Porsche 924 on ST1, and Zak Matten in the Escort RS1600 went off course on ST8. Prizes for the finishers at the Gala dinner in Monaco tonight. 
Full results on the ACM website  http://rallyliveresults.com/
The Monte Start - 28  January 

The big occasion was welcomed with snow showers during the day and again as the cars started their departures to Monte, Reims, Borders and Loch. Paisley provost Anne Hall flagged off the starters, including event organiser and club members Douglas and June Anderson in their Austin Healey Sprite as Car Zero.  Whiteout  conditions on the pass over the hills to the Loch added to the 'Monte' feel . [Full story
Ecosse to Reims Tour - 28 to 31 January
Following the seven Monte Carlo Historique starters at Paisley were the 15 Heritage Ecosse to Reims crews. Both groups were heading over to France and would meet up in Reims. Organiser Jim Wilson had designed a more interesting route for the  Ecosse to Reims cars and crews, with a stop over near Carlisle on the way south to the ferry to the continent from Hull to Zeebrugge. Before that the cars would have time to stretch their legs on a run round Croft and Oliver's Mount circuits in Yorkshire. At least that was the plan. [Full Story]
Monte pre rallye Gala Dinner - 27 January
This years pre-rallye Gala Dinner at the Glynhill Hotel attracted over 50 Monte and Heritage competitors, and enthusiasts.
Guest speaker Johnstone Syer, the well known International navigator who competed in the Monte Carlo Rally nnie times, told us some of his many stories from his  etensive rallying career, including from London Sydney, London Mexico, and Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok. [Full story]
Monte Cars Display - Saturday 24 January
A selection of cars that will be starting on Wednesday 28th January as part of the Monte Carlo Historique departure from Paisley, were on display at the Braehead Shopping centre on Saturday and Sunday 24 and 25 January.Joining the Sprite on the display for the Saturday was James Meggat's Chrysler Sunbeam, a product of the nearby Linwood factory,. For Sunday Ranald White brought his Rover 2000TC, one of the seven Historique starters doing the 'Full 'Monte', over the alps to Monaco.   [Full Story and Photos]
Andrew Davidson Memorial - 23 January
We were deeply saddened to hear of Rest and be Thankful  owner Andrew Davidson's recent death. Members of CCHMSC gathered for the
Memorial service at Arrochar Church, on Friday 23rd January,where we heard many tales of  his varied life as a navigator and pilot in the RAF, to a hill farmer in Glen Croe and his love of cars and all things mechanical. Andrew was the leading force behind bringing the old rally and hillclimb route through Glen Croe back into use for classic cars. He was often seen at the hairpin, or at the top cheering on the cars. After the service we met daughter Diane and Stephen to chat about the good times and reminice. Both Diane and Stephen will carry on the legacy of Andrew and continue to welcome classic cars to 'The Rest and be Thankful'.  [Full Story]
Monte Mystery Car Zero Unveiled - 15 January
Douglas Anderson, coordinator of the Monte Carlo Historique start at Paisley unveiled this magnificent Austin Healey Sprite that he will drive to Monaco with his wife June as navigator, as the course car for the Monte at West End Garage, Broughty Ferry on Thursday 15 January. The car will be displayed in the garage showroom window for a few days. [Full Story]
News from 2014
Monte News - 31 December 
The New Year edition of the Monte Carlo Historique Scottish Start newsletter as sent to all members who receive the CCHMSC newsletter. This issue - Unveiling of the Course Car (Car Zero) that will lead the starters on their way. Display of Monte Cars. Pre Gala Dinner announces special guest. Tickets now available. Heritage Runs and Ecosse to Reims Tour updates.  Download this issue HERE  (pdf 1.7Mb pdf)
Monte 2015 Photo Shoot - 17 December 
It was a windy grey morning for the 
Monte Carlo Historique scottish start press release photo shoot at Gleniffer Braes Country Park to the south of Paisley. Gordon Glen and Chris Sherrington brought their cars along to do battle with the elements.   [Full Story]
Monte News - 15 December 
The Christmas edition of the Monte Carlo Historique Scottish Start newsletter as sent to all members who receive the CCHMSC newsletter. Tickets for the pre event dinner on 27 January now available to reserve. Details of the Press Launch on Wednesday 17th December, and the new poster for the event.  Download the latest issue HERE  (pdf 1.2Mb)

Classic High Tea - 7 December
Over 40 members turned out on a wintry afternoon, with snow showers greeting the crews as they arrived from Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and all points on the compass. A great meal and plenty to drink (soft drinks for the drivers) gave way to talk of events past and those to come in 2015. [Full story]
Monte 2015 event meeting - 9 November
The second meeting of interested parties wishing to enter the 2015 Monte Carlo Historiques was held at th eBlythswood hotel in Glasgow. Everyone now aware that the start will be from Paisley Abbey and start coordinator Douglas andeson was able to update those present with the proposals. Entrant Gordon Glen reported where he will be stopping over on the route down to the channel so that others can plan their route. An update on the Ecosse - Reims Heritage tour was also provided [more]
Depart D'Ecosse Launch  - 6 November 
Départ d’Ecosse, tells the story of the Scottish connection to the Monte Carlo Rally was launched in the Monte Carlo room at the Blythswood Square Hotel, in Glasgow on 6th November. Author Douglas Anderson gave us an insight as to why he decided to write the book. Copies were available to collect for those who had pre-ordered, and many bought their copy on the night.  [more]
Crofterra Pandemonia 2015
If you want to join this event now is the time to secure your overnight accommodation at the start in Fort William and overnight in Oban. Highland Car Club have secured a number of rooms at hotels in both towns. Act Now to get one [more]
Paisley to be Monte 2015 Scottish Start 
Paisley Abbey is once again to be the start for the 2015 Monte Carlo Historique Rally Scottish start. Even more activities are planned for the day and evening send off starting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 28th January,Paisley joins Barcelona, Copenhagen, Turin and Reims as host cities for the start legs,
This year's rally will see rule changes meaning drivers leaving Scotland will have an extra night's sleep on the 2,600km-trek through the Channel Tunnel and over the Alps to the south of France. Douglas Anderson, chair of the Rally Start Committee, said: "The rule change is an endorsement of how much the French organisers value the Scottish start and we are looking forward to another great event, starting from Paisley Abbey.
Read more about the announcement HERE

Glencoe Run - 12 October
A misty start soon melted away to a sunny drive for the 36 classics plus a selection of more modern machinery, who set off from Dobbies at Stirling heading toward Tyndrum. Organiser Alan Duncan
had to look twice as CCHMSC members Cristoph Kulli and co-driver Natlie arrived from Dundee in a Jaguar C type. Another eye catcher was an RHD DeLorean, one of just 40 RHDs out of 9,000 LHDs so very rare, to be joined by a 2nd LHD DeLorean. A further 6 classics from Oban met the crews at Tyndrum, where they all headed north to Glen Coe to the Kings House hotel finish, stopping for photos along the way. Best view was probably the car park overlooking Loch Tulla.
Check out Alan's photos from the day HERE
Club Triumph  RBRR - 3 to 5 October

Some 106 starters departed The Plough at Enfield at 1830 on Friday 3rd October for the 24th running of the Round Britain Reliability Run, possibly one of the longest endurance events across the UK organised by a Motorsport Club.
I met them at the Stirling Control on Saturday afternoon, on there way back south from John O' Groats
 [full story].
Great Glen Rally -  28 September
The heavy rain forecast for the Sunday passed over on the Saturday night so the event enjoyed a some great 'highland' weather with blue skies and the occasional burst of autumn sunshine. 
20 cars started at Fort William looking forward to 10 tests along the 120 mile road route, which included 2 regularity sections on way to the Aviemore finish. [Full Story]
Monte 2015 event meeting - 14 September
The first meeting of interested parties wishing to enter the 2015 Monte Carlo Historique Scottish start attracted a good number of crews who have, or will soon be, entering this iconic event.
A Heritage tour for enthusiasts to drive their classic and sporting cars to Monaco, to complement the local Heritage runs as in previous years,
was also discussed. Plans are being drafted for all these events and a follow on meeting will be held in the Blythswood Square Hotel on Sunday 9th November  

You can download a copy of the latest newsletter HERE
Crofterra Pandemonia  - 6 & 7 September
The 10th running of this event attracted over 50 crews to retrace the route of the original Crofterra back in 2005. Leaving Inverness we headed south to the Garbole road once a special stage on the Scottish Rally. The route west headed for Kyle of Lochalsh and for some a ferry across the sea to Skye. The route round Skye took in some fantastic scenery and views to take the breath away. On Sunday we headed back via Bealach Na Ba and Applecross. 400 miles of great motoring made it once again an event to remember from HCC. [Full story].
Kirkintilloch Canal Festival - 23 / 24 August
On Saturday 23rd we saw the Cup Cakes, Big Vern ,and many more plus the fireworks at the Marina.
On Sunday 24th some 20 Classics, mainly KDCVC, turned up at Beaufort Drive early on Sunday morning, Three of the Best were from Alex McDougal a 1910 model T-Ford, a 20s Alvis and a 1928 Roller, .Around 2pm you could not get moving anywhere in Kirkintilloch. See Alan Duncan's photos HERE
Biggar Rally -  17 August
The day stayed mostly dry for the Biggar Rally, with the occasional burst of sunshine. A great crowd as usual turned out to see the wide selection of cars, commercials, military, buses, fire engines, and farming machinery from acorss the border counties and beyond.  [more]
Drive to Arisaig and Morar - 9 & 10 August
The sun shone on the group that turned out for Alan Duncan's run to Arisaig on 9th August. The group set off from Dobbies at Stirling on the road to Crianlarich, Glencoe, heading
for the Corran ferry crossing, and the drive through Sunart and Moidart, before reaching Arisaig. [more
Glamis Extravaganza -  12 & 13 July

The threatened rain front had passed over during the night and the sun was breaking through to make it a great day on Sunday 13th for the Glamis event. The 20 classics displayed on the joint CCHMSC and Saltire Club stand won 'Best Car Club Stand' as well, hence our Mexican wave !  [Full story and pictures]

Classic Autosports BBQ - Saturday 12 July
The forecast wasn't too great but the inbound rain front from the west never reached David Barnett's Classic Autosports at Inverkeillor, just north of Arbroath. The smell of fresh burgers on the BBQ and trimmings plus plenty to drink is always welcome after a two hour drive. A great turnout of folk from all over Scotland to enjoy the company and banter, plus an opportunity to see some of the Classics work in progress. [more]
SACC Appoints its First President
John Cleland has been appointed the first President of the Scottish Association of Car Clubs (SACC). The twice British Touring Car Champion will assume his new role with immediate effect. [Full Story]
Erskine Classic Show -  12 July
Alan Duncan was at the Erskine hospital  Classic Car Show  raising cash for the war wounded, see link for photos,  Photos

Yellow lineup

Through the looking glass
Run to Inversnaid  - 29 June

Alan Duncan picked a great day with sunshine in abundance over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Is it my eyes but is yellow the colour this year for classics?

Always good to see the model T on these runs, joining the other top down classic enthusiasts

A great turnout to enjoy the drive with a visit to Loch Katrine as well. See the full range of photos HERE
June Jaunt  - 15 June
What to do on a Scottish Sunday in the middle of summer?   Contrary to those who think Scottish summers are constantly wet, our crews were welcomed by sunshine at the Clattering Bridge, near Fettercairn, for breakfast, then off to visits for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, and high tea, with many interesting stops on the way. [Full story]
Bridge of Allan Show - 18 May

CCHMSC member Alan Duncan joined crews from Capri Club Scotland, classic Mini , Ford, Jaguar and Riley owners, at the Bridge of Allan show which attracted large crowds under the warm sunshine. You can see Alan's photos of the day HERE
Grampian Motor Show - 11 May
CCHMSC members from around Aberdeen brought their cars along to join a wide selection of motoring enthusiasts and one make clubs at the Grampian Transport Museum's show in Alford on Sunday 11 May. Clubs from across Scotland  gathered in the museum grounds. [more].

Dixon Chases Tulips - 4 to 10 May
CCHMSC members Ian Dixon and Maurice Millar arrived in Noordwijk-aan-Zee in the afternoon after a drive through heavy rain and strong winds to complete their 2014 Tulpenrallye challenge. The car has held up well. The rain and the worn rear tyres meant that the going was slippy in places, especially on the karting circuit.
The pair have concluded about 2,300 competitive miles since early last Monday morning. The sun shone at the finish and Ian and Maurice are putting on their kilts for the gala dinner. They won't be troubling the engravers, but both had a great time and enjoyed every minute; and met some friendly people along the way. [more]
 Read all about Ian's preparation here  [more]

Tour of the Kingdom - 6 April
A great turnout for this first tour into the Kingdom of Fife. Over 30 cars and crews headed east from the start at Dunfermline towards the eastern tip at St.Andrews, visiting some of the finest fishing villages on the coast of the river Forth.  Returning to the finish along the south banks of the river Tay completed the run of some 130 miles. Full report and pictures now available [more]


Drive It Day - 27 April
CCHMSC members Dave Spence and Roddie Main in a 1958 Morris Minor 1000, Donald and Margaret Campbell in their 1955 Sunbeam Mk3, and Charlie Donaldson in his 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1, joined many others for the Highland Classic Motor Club’s Drive It Day event on Sunday 27th April. [more]
Member Joe Norman also organised a great drive it day across Argyll, again under sun filled skies. Some 85 plus cars joined his Strathendrick Rotary fund raising event. Check out photos taken by avid photographer Alan Duncan here  
Drive It Day - 27 April
CCHMSC members Dave Spence and Roddie Main in a 1958 Morris Minor 1000, Donald and Margaret Campbell in their 1955 Sunbeam Mk3, and Charlie Donaldson in his 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1, joined many others for the Highland Classic Motor Club’s Drive It Day event on Sunday 27th April. [more]

CCHMSC  AGM - 23 April
A good selection of members turned out for the club AGM at the Royal George Hotel in Perth o
n the evening of Wednesday 23rd April. The club president and treasurer reported the activities, financial and membership situation, all of which are healthy. The committee and principal office bearers were elected and the calendar for 2014 discussed. 
Heritage Ecosse to Monaco tour 
As part of the Paisley Monte Carlo Historique start CCHMSC ran a Heritage tour to Monaco for club members to experience a little of the atmosphere of the main event without having the ordeal of the competitive sections. Our good friend and club member Mike Kirk put together a great and interesting route. Read Peter Bakers reports on the trip. [more]
Paisley cheer Monte Carlo starters - 23 January
The people of Paisley and Glasgow braved the tumbling temperatures to cheer the 70 starters of the 2014 Monte Carlo Historique and Heritage Runs on Thursday 23rd January from the front of Paisley Abbey. Paddy Hopkirk raised the flag for each of the cars on the start ramp, with Rosemary Smith driving the first car away, a Hillman Imp of course,  Full supporting entertainment with Radio Clyde and running commentary kept the crowd up to date.  [more]
Monte Pre Gala dinner -  22 January
Around 50 classic crews, and enthusiasts welcomed Paddy Hopkirk and Rosemary Smith as guests of honour at the pre-gala dinner in the Blyhswood Hotel on the evening of Wednesday 22nd January. After a magnificant meal Paddy and Rosemary gave us insight to rallying back in the fifties and sixties. [more]. 
Monte starters head for the hills - 21 Jan
Three of the 'Monte' starters headed for the 'Paisley Alps for a photoshoot overlooking Paisley and Glasgow. Paisley is preparing to roll out the red carpet for some very special visitors when one of world motorsport’s most glamorous events rolls into town tomorrow - Thursday 23rd. [more]
Monte Car at Braehead -  18 January
The Braehead Shopping Centre featured the Triumph Dolomite 135 of Jim Wilson on the main shopping area, promoting the forthcoming Monte Carlo Historique Glasgow Start on Thursday 23rd from Paisley Abbey. Brian Telfer and Douglas Anderson from the orgasnising team were on hand to answer questions and hand out flyers telling shoppers about all the activities lined up this coming week. [more]
Retro Speed on Ecosse to Monaco Tour
Peter Baker, editor in chief of the on line historic motorsport magazine www.retro-speed.co.uk will be joining the Ecosse to Monaco tour and providing regular updates for readers during the event. Peter is no stranger to historic motorsport competition, both race and rally, including Monte Carlo Historique. We look forward to his reports.  [more]
Standard at Blythswood -  9 January
The 1958 Standard 10 car that will lead off the Monte Carlo Historique and Heritage Run crews
by owner Jim Wilson, took its place centre stage in the Blythswood Hotel where it will be on show until the 23rd January start. Drop in for a view, or better still, see it at the pre-gala dinner on the 22nd. [more]

News from 2013
John O' Groats Historique - 8 December
After a week of storms and snow, leading to road closures on the infamous Cockbridge to Tomintoul road it was a real alpine challenge for the  hardy crews driving to Glasgow on Sunday 8 December. Snow capped mountains made everyone feel as if they were on the Monte already. [more]
Monte Carlo Glasgow Start Press Launch
Up to 100 classic cars dating back to the 1920s will assemble in Paisley town centre before setting off for the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera. The event – on the evening of 23 January 2014 – will see Paisley as one of five departure points, alongside Barcelona, Stockholm, Oslo and Reims. [more]
Ecurie Ecosse collection heads to USA
All eight cars in British connoisseur Dick Skipworth's collection from the legendary Scottish team that won two consecutive Le Mans 24-Hour races in 1956 and 1957, sold at Bonhams on 1st December for record prices. Just as they did in the 1950s, four of the Ecurie Ecosse Jaguars raced ahead of their rivals. 
The team's 1952 Jaguar C-Type sold for no less than £2,900,000, amid auction-room applause, while their 1956 Jaguar 'Shortnose' D-Type sold for £2,600,000. Both went to a buyer in the United States.
.  [more]
An evening with Johnstone Syer -  6 November
The temperatures outside were dropping fast on Wednesday 6 November in Perth, but inside the Royal George Hotel some 20 classic car owners and enthusiasts gathered to hear the entertaining, often amusing, stories of a life of rallying across many countries  around the globe in the sixties seventies and eighties. Johnstone Syer has sat alongside many well known rally drivers of the period guiding them on the right route to success. Read all about it  here
David Sharp Funeral  - 21 November
The Melrose crematorium was filled with motorsporting personalities from across the country on Thursday 21st November for the celebration of David Sharp's life. Some 200 attended with many standing in the small crematorium, only recently opened this year.
We heard of David's active life involving cars, motorsport and his timing expertise. [more]
Arrochar Alps Challenge - 26 October
The Arrochar Alps Challenge attracted a wide range of classics on Saturday 26th October. Starting from Arrochar the crews visited the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb for a set of tests and a couple of runs up the famous hillclimb route. An Arrochar Cup was awarded to the crew with the least penalties. The tour took the cars over some of the remoter roads around Arrochar before finishing at the Pit Stop for a well earned finishers meal and presentations. 
[more] .
Glencoe Run - Sunday 13 October

A great sunny day for Kirkintilloch and District Classic Vehicle Club's  Glencoe Run, which attracted around 100 cars from a selection of classics from across Scotland and beyond. Departing from Stirling the route headed north stopping at the favourite 'Green Welly' in Tyndrum for lunch. Continued up the A82 for a photo shoot at the top of Loch Tulla, see above, before arriving at  the final destination at Glen Coe’s King’s House Hotel.
Checkout a selection of the cars taking part Here
Trans Italia Tour - 23 September to 6 October
The Trans Italia Tour was a non competitive tour across Europe to Brescia where the crews followed the route of the 1955 Mille Miglia,  With a rest day in Rome to see the sights of the Eternal City this tour had lots to see and do. You can read about the tour here and the Mille Miglia section here. For the Nuit du Mentonnais click here
Scone Palace Show - 8 September
Brilliant weather, a great display of classic cars at the Scone Palace Farming Yesteryear event. Many visitors showing an interest in classic motorsport visited the CCHMSC club stand. Some took up membership of the club so may see new metal and crews out on future events. First prize for the best club stand too. [more]
Monte Holden legend Tony Gaze Remembered
Australia's first international grand prix driver, Tony Gaze, who conquered the gruelling 1953 Monte Carlo Rally with fellow greats Lex Davison and Stan Jones died on July 29th at 93 years of age. A life as a WW2 Spitfire ace, and racing legend, Tony was the Patron of the 2013 trip back in time, planning the blue print for the Holden replica car building and watching every move the team made. [more]
Biggar Rally -  11 August
The Biggar Rally and show  near Edinburgh on 11th August boasted a wide selection of Classic vehicles. As well as classic cars there were classic trucks, buses and vintage vehicles. A selection of 2, 3, 4 , and many wheeled vehicles covered the showground. [more]

The Great Glen Rally -  21 July
First of the "Highland Treble", The Great Glen Rally on Sunday 21st. started under blistering sunshine which lasted from Fort William through 13 tests to reach Inverness by the end of the day. The 100 mile plus route took the 24 entries through superb scenery and great test venues, including some new sites never before visited. Highland Car Club put on a great event where competitors had to watch the temperatures of their cars as well as thermselves as the sun beat relentlessly down on them. Click here for the full story
Summer Saunter -  14 July
The sun shone for the Clubs first event, when 31 crews and cars arrived at Deanston distillery for the start of the 2013 Summer Saunter. A route of some 70 miles took a relaxed run up to Crianlarich and Tyndrum before heading west to Dalmally and back south to Inverary Castle for lunch. Organiser John Buchanan then declared his 'surprise' of a 'spirited' drive up Glen Shira after lunch. [more]
Classic AutoSports BBQ  -  13 July
David Barnett with son Gareth on the actual BBQ, put on a great afternoon and evening on Saturday 13th July. It may have been 31 degrees at Heathrow but the cool easterly on the Scottish coast kept it nice and cool for the visitors.
A wide selection of Jaguars, including XK and E Types along with other favourites were being worked on for their owners. AC Cobra's, Ferrari's and Triumph TR's filled the car park, and a 1930 Bentley Le Mans race bodied car arrived too. [more]
After the 2013 International Autoecosse 
Having completed the International Autoecosse without any major drama's Tim and Susan Hunt decided to extend their stay north of the border to retrace some of the sights seen on the Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run earlier in the year. Here is Tims' story. [more]

International Autoecosse &  - 1 and 2 June
Scotland put on its best weather for the arrival of the 2013 International Autoecosse starters. Starting with a set of sprecial tests at Dumfries the crews made their way to Loch Lomond and on to Fort William. Even the runners in the overnight Targa Bealach Na Ba had a
mostly dry run, with one crew keeping the top down all night. Sunday was wall to wall sunshine.  [full story]
Targa Bealach Na Ba - 1 and 2 June
A total of 8 cars gathered at JJ’s café car park just north of Fort William to start the Regularity Rally, the Targa Bealach na Ba. Some had completed the “concentration runs”, 2 crews from Inverness and 3 crews from Stirling. The remainder started the event from Fort William itself, 2 of those being  brave souls who had already completed day one of the Autoecosse!  [more]
European Healey Tour - 28 May
Each year the Austin Healey Club organise a European tour, and this time the Swiss Club decided to bring the tour to Scotland.  On Tuesday 28th of May they organised what they called The Swiss Scottish Alpine Rally, which included a visit to the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb, on their way to Inverary Castle. [more]

Monte Historique Winner does it again -  5 May
Last time we saw Craig Lowndes with a big smile was driving the Glasgow Start 1951 Holden 48-215(FX) to win the oldest car to finish trophy at the Monte Carlo Historique rallly back in February. Well he smiles again in a Holden, this time a full throttle V8 version to notch up his 91st race win. The 38 year old Lowndes scored an emphatic win over four-time champion Jamie Whincup to become the most successful driver in the history of Australian V8 Supercars. You just can't keep a great driver down. [more]
Run to Inversnaid  - 28 April
A great turnout for the Alan Duncan run to Inversnaid for the Kirkintilloch and District Classic Car Club maiden outing on Sunday 28th. Starting from the Stables just north of Kirkintilloch the crews made for Aberfoyle where yet more classic owners were waiting to join. The route headed up the B829 to reach Loch Katrine for a coffee break. Single road due west toward Loch Lomond followed, passing Loch Arklet on the way. A few showers but the sun did appear, making a great first outing for the new Kirkintilloch club.  You can see a selection of the cars here.  The website forum  here
Drive It Day - Highland Style - 21 April
Some of the club members resident in the Highlands were unable to join the Strathendrick run, however CCHMSC members Dave Spence, Roddie Main together with Donald and Margaret Campbell joined up with the Highland Classic Motor Club on their run round Loch Ness. Read all about their day out here 

Strathendrick Drive It Day - Sunday 21 April
The forecast was wet, and so it was for the start of the Strathendrick Charity tour. However it did not dampen the spirits of the 80 starters who were rewarded with some blue sky as the day proceeded on the run over to Knockhill. The 120 mile route started at the Beech Tree Inn, Dumgoyne, by Killearn, over the Campsies, across to Fife with lunch at Kinnairds Restaurant, Knockhill and returning through Perthshire and finishing back at Culcreuch Castle, Fintry for High Tea and Awards. Checkout Alan Duncan's photo album of the day here
Argyll Classic Run - 7 April
A full entry of 50 classic and sporting cars started the Argyll Classic Run at Lomond Shores on Sunday 7 April. The 130 mile route took the crews over the newly resurfaced Rest and be Thankful hillclimb, the first classic event to drive the old hillclimb since the work was completed. For full story and pictures click here

Annual General Meeting - 20 March
The AGM on Wednesday 20 March was well attended by members from across Scotland. Reports were received from the Club President, and the Report and Accounts for the past year presented. The new committee was elected, along with the main office bearers. A review of the 2013 calendar completed the meeting. [more] See the new committee for 2013 here
Argyll Classic Run to visit Rest and be Thankful
The Argyll Classic Run will visit the recently refurbished Rest and be Thankful hillclimb road in Glen Croe. Douglas Anderson and Jim Paterson visited the resurfaced and greatly improved road on Saturday March 9th, driving the climb in Douglas's Triumph Vitesse.  [more]
Aussies arrive home with trophy
Returning to shorts and T shirts for the Australian summer is a long way from the freezing cold and snow of the alps on the Monte Carlo Historique. Project leader and crew member Gary Poole is taking it easy at home in a sunny Derrinallum, around 180Km to the west of Melbourne (that's around 110 miles to us here in the UK), and sent this article from his local newspaper, and an update on the trip back from Monaco. [more]
Aussies win Prize at Monte Carlo
After a challenging drive to Monte with no less than 4 wheel bearing replacements, the 1948 Australian Holden entry crewed by Craig Lowndes, Richard Davison, and Gary Poole collected the trophy for the oldest car to finish the rally in 2013. A well deserved award for a great team who showed true "Aussie" spirit to overcome all the obstacles they encountered. See the Run to Monte and Glasgow Start stories below for more  
Monte Carlo Rally Historique - Run to Monte
After the big send off from Glasgow the Monte Carlo Historique cars headed for the first welcome point at the Auldgirth Inn near Dumfries. Along with the Historique crews were the CCHMSC Ecosse to Monaco tour entries who followed  a separate route to Monaco, non competitively, unlike the Historique crews who had only one nights sleep on the way to Monte Carlo.Read of the challenges the crews had to face, and the ingenuity to overcome them, to taste the victory in Monaco  [more]




Monte Carlo Historique Rally Start - 26 January
Under a bright sunlit sky the 90 plus starters for the 2013 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique set off from Glasgow on their 200 mile journey. Lord Provost Sadie Docherty flagged off the starters, with a special 'flag' to Tommy Bryce who competed in the 1954 event and led off the starters in his Citreon. The official opening car was the Triumph Vitesse of Coordinator and CCHMSC member Douglas Anderson. The cars began their trip at 2.00pm, departing at 1 minute intervals. The team from Australia in their 1948 Holden FX and a 1979 Holden Commodore were celebrating the 60th anniversary of their 1953 entry.  [More]

Capri Club Scotland entered two cars,a Laser and 2.8i on the   Ecosse - Monaco Heritage Run, and made it all the way to Monte over some of the snow covered alps. Check their web and blog with photos here
Monte Carlo Rally Glasgow Start Gala Dinner
The gala dinner was held at the Blythswood Hotel on Friday 25 January.  The guest speakers were the Bathurst and Touring Car Champion of Australia, Craig Lowndes and members of his team. Craig is driving the 1953 Holden in the main event, celebrating the cars  60th Monte Carlo Rally anniversary, along with Richard Davison, son of Lex Davison who drove the 1953 holden FX, and Gary Poole who managed the project build of the car.
Watch Craig Lowndes after dinner speech here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xEoQAbHjM


Douglas moves his car out of Hotel
Monte Carlo Historique Glasgow Start Coordinator Douglas Anderson moved his Triumph Vitesse out of the Blythswood Hotel where itt has been promoting the event in the foyer. The fully prepared car will be making its way to Dover as the opening car for the event, before making its way to Monaco as part of the CCHMSC Heritage Ecosse to Monaco event. Check the link for more photos of the 'removal. around midnight on Wednesday 23rd January.  See Douglas and the car at Buchanan Street with the other historique entries, from 10.00am to 12 noon, and People's Palace on Saturday 26th for the big start event at 2.00pm  [more]
Ralph tells us what the Monte is all about 
Club member and Monte Carlo Rally veteran Ralph
 takes Peter Ross of Scotland on Sunday for a spin around the borders and tells him what driving the Monte Carlo Rally is really like. “Imagine the roads all white,” says Ralph, full of glee, “snow and ice everywhere, and the car sliding round the corners. Now imagine that for 3,600 miles over the worst roads you can find. That’s when you really know you’re ­driving.”  You can read the full article on line here


Monte Carlo Historique Rally Start - 26 January
Everything is ready for the big day on Saturday 26th.Glasgow is the place to be to see the 2013 Glagow start of the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique.

The day starts at Buchanan Street Precinct where the Historique cars plus a few other interesting vehicles will be on display from 10.00am until noon. The cars will then join over 70 other rally cars at the People's Palace in Glasgow Green. Around a 100 cars in total will be on display before the start at 2.00pm when the first car will depart over the start ramp.

Join us for a great spectacle at the People's Palace to see the cars before, and depart on their way. A range of entertainment is being arranged for the run up to the start.

A free brochure with details of all the entries, and information about some of the more exotic entries, e.g. the two Holdens all the way from Australia will be available. Checkout the entry list  to see the range of cars lining up. [Entry List]

News from 2012
Monte Carlo Rally Glasgow Start - Press Launch
The world's Press and Television turned out to Glasgow's People's Palace on Thursday 20th December 2012 and were greeted with typical Monte Carlo Rally, weather, wet, windy, and cold. Not quite cold enough for snow but not far away. Douglas Anderson of CCHMSC, Tommy Bryce, Monte entrant in the 1954 event, Jimmy McRae of world rallying fame, and Scott Taylor from the Glasgow marketing bureau gave the press an insight for the 2013 Glasgow start event. [more]


Classic High Tea
Members from all parts of Scotland, the North East, highlands, Central belt, the west and the borders made their way to Perth for the annual high teat celebration at the end of another years fine classic motoring. The weather may have been cold but the snow of earlier in the week had gone and the sun shone for the journey to Perth. Twentythree of us sat down to a great selection of main courses followed by the traditional scones, and this year cream meringues. Christmas crackers brought the festive feeling as we talked about the years adventures and what is planned for 2013. Checkout the events for a look at what is on offer 

Circuit of the North  - 27 and 28 October
The weather was kinder than originally forecast and the entrants enjoyed the two day event which included the great driving roads of the North of Scotland.  The first leg was from Scone Palace, Perth to Whitebridge, Inverness-shire.  The overnight halt was at Grantown on Spey.  The second leg re-start was at Alford and the finish was at Scone Palace, Perth. [more]

Deanston Autumn Amble  - 7 October
The Deanston Malt Scotch Whisky Annual Autumn Amble hosted by the Friends of The Rest held on Sunday 7th of October 2012 started from the visitor centre at Deanston Distillery, Deanston, Near Doune. The FUN run of some 70 miles stopped for lunch at Inveraray Castle Tea Room (See photo). After lunch an optional one mile “hill climb” took place by Inveraray Estates, extending to about 8 miles. Alan Duncan took a great selection of photos of the day which you can view here.  For more on the Friends of the Rest click here




Kinghouse Run Glencoe  - 14 October
A wet start to the morning may have put some people off as only 34 cars turned out for this years annual run to Glencoe.  However by 10am the sun had appeared at Stirling and the crews all set off to dry roads.

Turning up at Tyndrum at 1130 we could not believe Alex McDougall had got there before us in his Model T all the way from Glasgow. A few of us stopped at the few points for photos and a chat etc, before heading to the Kingshouse for lunch.

Though the lowest turnout in the 6 years that Alan Duncan has organised the event, it has been the first dry run with the sun peeking out now and again, making it the most enjoyable yet. For full story and photos  Click Here
Crofterra Pandemonia - 1 & 2 September
Wild weather and rolling seas could not stop this years entries for the annual Highland Car Club "Crofterra" from having a great time. Even Tom and Chris Rae in their open top 3 wheel Pembleton Grasshopper survived. Read about the various crews adventures and how they overcame adversity to reach the finish. [more
Kirkintilloch Canal Festival  - 26 August
A great selection of classics turned out for the Festival. My personal favourite is the pink Cadillac. Now how about that on the Crofterra on single track highland roads with passing places :-). Check out some of the photos from Alan Duncan  [here]
Classic Autosports BBQ - Saturday 7 July
Amid one of the biggest downpours across the central belt of Scotland this summer, David Barnett of Classic Autosports managed once again to put on his annual BBQ. The Classic Car owners and enthusiasts who managed through were rewarded with a BBQ supper and the banter amongst like minded classic car enthusiasts.

International Autoecosse - 2 and 3 June

39 starters took to the first of a series of special tests at Longtown before setting off on a 2 day tour of the Scottish borders and Fife, joining the Queens Jubilee weekend of celbrations . The sun came out making the visits to special test sites even more fun .Clark Dawson and Rob Dixon gave no quarter to their little Imp, overcoming all the odd noises to make the fastest time on the special tests. Well done to crew and car. [more]
Tour O' the Cairns - 5 May
Over thirty classic cars of all shapes and sizes lined up in Edzell on a sunny if rather chilly morning for the Tour of the Cairns. The route covered some 100 miles taking in 
interesting and scenic traffic free roads. Everyone agreed that it was a good route, interesting challenge, great High Tea and excellent company. [more
Inverary stopover and top of the RBT Drive It Day - 22 April
Car Clubs the length & breadth of Scotland took to the roads again for Drive it Day, some doing over 300 miles from 8am till 7pm. in the sun, with just a few clouds mid day.The SDCCC. www.sdccc.co.uk/ started at Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling at 9.30am and headed towards Loch lomond, driving up the west banks, then over the hills to Arrochar and round Loch Long, then up the " Rest & be Thankful" www.friendsoftherest.co.uk/. The Strathendrick Car Club had 70 Classics this year, starting at the Beach Tree Inn and ending later in the afternoon at Culcreuch Castle Fintry. See Alan Duncans photos of the event here 
Rally Costa Brava - 12 to 15 April
Club member John Stuart headed for Spain for the Rally Costa Brava in his 1959 Austin A40. With Maurice Millar navigating in the left seat the crew were hoping to repeat success in the event in 2011 and 2010.  However the organisers had mde it a bit tougher this year and the 52 year old A40 had to work hard. [more]

Annual General Meeting- 29 February 2012
The CCHMSC Annual General Meeting was held in the Royal George Hotel Perth on Wednesday 29th February. The clubs organisation, finances, and membeship are all in a healthy position.The Principal posts of President, Secretary and Treasurer were filled and the new 2012 club commmittee appointed. [more]






Clydebank Monte Carlo Rally Start - 29 January
Some 100 cars lined up at Clydebank college on Sunday afternoon , and together with Celtic Spirit and the Cup Cake dancers entertained the several thousand spectators who turned out for the Monte Carlo Clydebank start.

With a reported 8000 spectators at the Clydebank Start, Rally Coordinator Douglas Anderson and Tom Dromgoole were flagged of by Provost Denis Agnew over the ramp on their way to Monte Carlo at 5.24pm followed by the rest of the Monte competitors.

Around 55 CCHMSC entrants for the Blythswood Heritage Run followed the Monte cars over the ramp with some heading for Dumfries and others to Drymen.

The Monte Show attracted a wide range of Classic cars from the 1930's through to the 1980's.

Read all about the start, see photos, and check out the video links for a glimpse of all the action here

Monte 2012 Gala Dinner -  28 January
To celebrate the Monte start on Sunday 29th a pre start gala dinner was held in the Beardmore Hotel Clydebank. Drinks reception and dinner with one of the Autombile Club of Monaco as the after dinner speaker,  All the Monte competitors were there relaxing before the big start on Sunday 29th at Clydebank college.

News from 2011
Classic High Tea -  11 Dec
Over twenty members turned out for the Classic High Tea in Perth on Sunday 11th December. Many a tall story was told, and tales of events over the past year recounted as we sat around a log fire in the lounge of the Royal George Hotel. [more]
Monte 2012 Press Launch - 7 December
The Scottish Start for the Monte on 29 January 2012 will be Clydebank, Announced at the press launch on 7 December at the Beardmore Hotel Clydebank the Monte will start from the All new Clydebank College on the banks of the Clyde. Beside the College bus terminal there will be a show of around 100 Pre 1980 Classic cars that would have taken part in past Monte Carlo Rallies, [more
Trans Alpina 2011 - 4 to 14 October
Over 3000 miles across 18 Cols totaling some 120000 feet of climb. This was Trans Alpina 2011. Seven crews drove some of the highest peaks in the Alps crossing more than six countries. Read  the full story of our epic tour [more]
An evening with Erik Carlsson and Stuart Turner
A full house welcomed Stuart Tuner for the evening woth Erik Carlsson and Stuart Turner on Thursday 29th September. Unfortunately Erik was to ill to attend but Douglas Anderson and Jim Paterson hot footed down Eriks' home and carried out a video interview. A full house crowd of over 60 people attended the evening.  [more]
La Crofterra Pandemonia -  10/11 Sep
Hot rods to hot hatches, Mini's to Moggie, Peugeot to Porsches,  and Sunbeam to Sprite plus many more turned out for the 2011 Crofterra. With Hurricane Katia forecast to hit Scotland over the weekend it looked like a wet one. But the luck of the highlanders shone through, as did the sunshine which allowed the Sprite crew to keep the top down for most of the two day tour. Now with full photo link. [more].
Scottish Mountain Challenge -  28 Aug
The Scottish Mountain Challenge attracted over 30 entries to this cross between a Tour and a Rally.  The format goes back to the early days of Motorsport with the emphasis on endurance and reliability over challenging roads.  A route of some 200 miles crossed some of Scotlands high passes and through tranquil Glens. [more]
Three Lochs Classic
The annual RSAC Three Lochs Classic started and finished at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club at Rhu, including a Concours d’Elegance, on Saturday 6th August 2011.  A “wee” route of around 35 miles suitable for cars in the V
eteran class and any others whose drivers prefered it, and a “big” route of around 65 miles for everybody else. See a selection of photos here
It's back in 2012
Within weeks of the finish of the Monte, Douglas Anderson received an email from the Automobile Club de Monaco asking if he would again co-ordinate the 2012 Glasgow Start on Sunday 29 January 2012.  To be asked again, without hesitation, is a credit to all those who helped out on the 2011 event.  So, due to the success of the 2011 team, they will be doing it all again next year. [more
Duncan Laing
It was with great sadness when we heard of the death of one or our most respected club members, Duncan Laing on 25 October 2011.  Duncan was an active participant and great fan of motor sport, but some of you may not realise that he made a massive contribution to the automotive industry.  Among other things, he worked as a development engineer at Jowett and was responsible for the development of today’s superchargers. [more]
Deeside Way - 30 July
Saturday 30 July saw 26 crews set out from Fourmile House, Aberdeen for a Tour through the magnificent Deeside countryside.  The route took in some little used roads which even some of the locals said they had not been on for years. The navigators were kept busy on the road looking out for the route checks for the first part of the Navigator’s Challenge.  [more]
Classic Autosports BBQ - 9 July
Dave Barnett's  Classic Autosports annual barbeque went off well despite some manic weather on the 9th of July. I had planned to take the Healey up  to the    workshop but some of the rain showesr were more like Malaysian monsoons with the occasional Dehli deluge thrown in. I took the Audi A3 and managed quite a few aquaplanes on flooded road sections. But it was all worth it [more]
Glamis Extravaganza - 9 and 10 July
The annual pigrimage to Glamis castle for the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club event was a bit damp under foot on the Sturday, but Alan Duncan found the sunshine on the Sunday to capture a selectino of the many cars that braved the elements. See his photos here

International Auto Ecosse -  4 & 5 June
Helm family took the top prizes after this years 370 mile tour of Scotland, with tests at Kames, Loch Lomond and Rothesay Esplanade on the Isle of Bute. Mike and Gillian Helm, winners of last years event, gave way to sons Matthew and Nathan for th etop prize, but mum and dad picked up a class prize to take home. A run up the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb in Glen Croe was also a new experience for many. 
The event also attracted a number of ex works cars [more]
Berwick Classic - 1 May
Archie and Richard Simmonds clocked up another convincing win in the Midget on the recent Berwick Classic thirty eight seconds ahead of the RS2000 of Stuart & Linda Cariss. Third only four seconds in arrears were the Willie Thompson Jnr and William Thompson Snr in their Hillman Avenger. [more]
Rally Costa Brava
John Stuart took his Austin A40 once again to challenge the Rally Costa Brava which took place from 31 March to 3 April. With Maurice Millar in the navigators seat, the pair hoped to repeat their success on the 2010 event, but troubles started before they got to the start line. Full story and pictures soon. [more]

AGM - 20 April
The Clubs Annual General Meeting was held in the Royal George Hotel on April 20th. A number of members were welcomed, and elected the new principal office bearers, and committee members. Douglas Anderson stood down as the Club President, but was re-elected to the committee. Jim Paterson was elected to take on the role of President. John Stuart takes over the role of Treasurer while June Anderson remains as Secretary. The Club is in a healthy position, helping to keep Classic Motorsport alive [more]

Rest and be Thankful Film Shoot
The sun shone for the film shoot on Saturday 9th April at the Rest and be Thankful in Argyll. Film Company 55 Degrees spent the day filming a selection of cars from numerous angles, and interviewed local resident Heather MacTavish who has lived in the area for her 70 years, as part of the new Glasgow Riverside Museum videos to go with the Rest and be Thankful display. The museum opens mid June. You can see the result then. A big thanks to those who turned out with their cars, ranging from a 1910 Model T, and a 1924 Bugatti Type 14 to more recent Classics of the sixties and seventies. [more]

Argyll Classic - 27 March
The first day of Spring had officially arrived, and it certainly visited the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll on Sunday 27th March to welcome the 34 starters to the Argyll Classic Run. When the weather is good in Argyll you get to see some of Scotland's finest scenery, [more]

Rally School  - 27 February
A bright sunny day greeted the 24 students to the 2011 Rally School at the Aboukir Hotel in Carnoustie. Maurice Millar ran an introduction to Navigational Rallying, from how the sport is administered, and understanding the various bodies and regulations, through to map reading, how to decipher clues, and timekeeping on regularities etc. The event was followed by a practice event on a 50 mile non competitive route round Carnoustie. A high tea finished off the day and allowed a bit of feedback to the organisers.  [more]
The Evolution of Rallying - 50 Years Sideways
If you haven't seen this 90 minute documentary film featuring many of the sport's greatest drivers, such as: Markku Alen, Hannu Mikkola, Roger Clark, Walter Rohrl, and many more, then now is your chance. Available on You Tube this Helmut Deimel film contains footage from five decades of rallying to 2001 when the film was made.
This is a feast for the rally enthusiast, exotic cars, places, people from the golden age of rallying.  Outstanding photography will have you rooted to the screen until the final credits. [more]
Monte Carlo Glasgow Start  - 27 January
2000 miles from Glasgow to Monte Carlo, over snow swept summits in the Alps. This was the challenge for the CCHMSC crews, with Douglas Anderson and Jim Pateron in Douglas's 1961 Triumph Herald Coupe. Read how Douglas's dream of bringing the Monte back to Glasgow came true, and the antics of their trip to Monte Carlo through freezing weather and snow storms, on this the 100th anniversary of the worlds oldest rally that everyone knows of - The Monte Carlo Rallye  
Now includes the time in Monte and the trip home. [more]
Glasgow Motorsport Show
The Glasgow Motorsport Show took place on Thursday 27th January in Glasgow's George Square. Starting at 9.00am the show had displays from a variety of Companies associated with motoring and motorsport. The show also had the full 49 car line-up of Monte Carlo Historique Rally entries as part of the Parc Fermé, so you could see at close quarters these fantastic Classic cars. [more]

News from 2010

High Tea Christmas Celebration - 12 December 2010
Fourteen members attended the CCHMSC High Tea at the Royal Hotel in Perth on Sunday 12th December 2010. With crews from Aberdeen, Inverness, Central belt and Borders, the club covered most of the spots across Scotland. [more]
Monte Carlo - Glasgow Press Launch
Press and television descended on the Blytheswood Square Hotel on Tuesday 19th October for the formal launch of Glasgow as a start venue for the Monte Carlo Historique Rally on the 27th January 2011.
Launched in the former premises of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club, CCHMSC joined forces with the RSAC and the Glasgow Events team to announce the programme of events. [more]
Proposed Changes to Historic Road Rallying
The MSA Rallies Committee has proposed changes to the regulations relating to Regularity Sections from January 2012. These have been put out for consultation via the MSA website. As proposed, these affect the running of regularity sections both on and off the public highway. [more]
La Carrera Trophy Challenge - 5 to 7 November
The organisers of La Carrera Trophy Challenge have found themselves in the position where they have been forced to re-schedule this innovative event for various reasons. Unfortunately the next free date in the rally calendar is late 2012 as next year's calendar is already full.  The 2012 La Carrera will be co-promoted with a well-established National Club.  Those who have entered will have their cheques for the entry fee returned. [more]
Argyll Classic Car Run  -  Sunday 12 September
Twentynine entries turned out for what was a great run through the Trossachs and a visit to the Rest and be Thankful.  A change of start venue to Boness, to coincide with the Boness Hillclimb weekend provided a bit of variety for those who are regulars to the "Argyll". Good weather favoured the crews, even on the Rest, before reaching the end at Arrochar. [more].

La Crofterra Pandemonia
Pitlochry was the new start venue for the 2010 Crofterra. 44 starters lined up at the Festival theatre for a trip to Inverary, with a chance to have a run on the Rest and be Thanksful on the way. A visit to Inverary castle for a photoshoot on the Sunday preceeded heading up to Oban, Fort William, Spean Bridge and east to Grantown-on-Spey Motor Mania, and the finish at the traditional Fairways. [more]. 
Deeside Way   -   Saturday 31 July     With Video Feature
Twenty six entries took to the roads of Royal Deeside for a tour that took us from the Four Miles House start in Aberdeen round by Stonehaven, before heading over to Banchory toward the lunchtime halt at the Grampian Motor Museum in Alford for a series of tests. Shortest route back to the finish at Edzell was the next challenge. [more]
Glasgow Start for Monte Carlo Historique - 2011
It has taken a bit of time and effort, but the good news is that the Start of the Monte Carlo Historique Rally is coming back to Scotland.  Douglas Anderson has managed to fulfill his ambition and has confirmation from Michel Ferry of the Automobile Club de Monaco. Yes, the magic of the Monte is coming back to Blythswood Square on 27 January 2011 [more]
Barbecue Weekend at Classic Autosports - 10 July
David Barnett hosted his annual BBQ at his Classic Autosports restoration centre at Inverkeilor, near Arbroath, on Saturday 10 July.
The tables were heaving with goodies to eat, including the hot delicacies from the barbecue grill, and plenty to drink as well. [more]
HRCR Thistle Rallye - 19 June
Dan and Neil McIntosh organised their Thistle Rallye starting at Knockhill with a regularity on the circuit and three tests; and all this before breakfast. The entry of 21 cars was in for a great event of tests and regularities, heading for lunch at Scone Palace, then on to the finish at Blair Athol. [more]


Porter's Porches Stobs Classic 2010
CCHMSC members Archie and Richard Simmonds returned to defend their title on the 2010 Porters Porches Stobs Classic 2010 on Sunday 13th June. 27 starters lined up at Stobs Camp near Hawick for 16 tests across the former world war one army camp. Whilst the leaderboard changed occasionally, it was to be the Simmonds day again. Even the Grand Finale test, a set of four tests joined together, was won by the pair after the Escort RS crew who were 9 seconds ahead, hit a cone incurring a 10 seconds penalty. A round in the Macmillan series, the raffle raised £200. Read more at the HBCC website [more]
International Autoecosse - 5 & 6 June - With Video
Crews for the 2010 event lined up at the Welcome Services in Gretna Green to be flagged of by Welcome Breaks Duty Manager Ruth Green. The two day tour to Inverness covered some 400 miles on many of Scotland's most scenic roads. The tour visited famous Scottish motosporting sites, Kames Race circuit, Forrestburn hillclimb, and the hillclimb at the Rest and be Thankful in Glen Croe. We also visited Inverary Castle on our final leg to Inverness. [Full Story]
Bridget the Midget
On Sunday 9th May Jim Paterson went to the Hillcroft Hotel in Whitburn to hear the Roy Locock presentation of his single handed 39000 mile round the world trip in a 1977 MG Midget. Roy and the car are on 
a round Britain tour presenting to clubs and enthusiasts. His trip, and tour, is raising money for Unicef [more]
A40 at the start VII Rally Costa Brava Historic 2010
CCHMSC was represented in the awards at the end of the latest Rally Costa Brava Historic (11-13 March 2010). John Stuart and Maurice Millar were pleased to win the class for cars from 1946 to 1960 in John’s Austin A40 Farina (1959). Some 13 crews were attracted from the UK under the banner of HRCR.  [more]
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Flying Scotsman - 12 to 14 March 2010 - With Video
The second running of this endurance event starting at Brooklands and finishing in Edinburgh, attracted 48 starters. With the exception of the Filip Bourgoo 1949 Bentley Special, all cars were pre second world war, and in some cases first, with Robert Abrey's 1913 Chalmers 10 approaching its 100th birthday, all 7.5 litres of it.
I caught up with the crews at the Gordon Arms, and at the finish [more]

CCHMSC Annual General Meeting - 3 March
The CCHMSC AGM was held on 3 March at the Royal Hotel in Perth. The committee was re-elected, with two new faces, John Stuart from Galashiels, and Dave Spence from Inverness joining. The new members bring with them a wide knowledge of both rallying, and an  in depth knowledge of their home areas, most useful in designing exciting and challenging events for the Classic motor sport enthusiast.

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Rally and Drive Scotland Launches 2010 Website
The 2010 website is now on-line with an even bigger selection of events for the Classic Car owner / enthusiast. This year, as well as promoting Historic Rallies and Classic events, Rally and Drive Scotland are encouraging competitors who do Historic Rallies to try their hand at Stage Events. In 2010 the Dunfermline CC and the South of Scotland CC are opening their events to Historics. These are single venue events, so the costs should be kept to a minimum while giving you a taste of the real thing. [more]

Great North Winter Challenge - CANCELLED
Extreme snow and ice weather conditions in the north of Scotland, which show no signs of abating, have led the organisers to decide to cancel the GNWC Rally, due to run 22 - 24 January, on both access and safety grounds. Our apologies to all who were looking forward to the event, but safety must take priority, and with the forecast for more snow and continued low temperatures, we hope you agree that we have made the right decision. [more]

Rally School Perth - Sunday 3 January
Twenty hardy drivers and navigators fought through challenging winter driving conditions to a snowy Perth to take part in the 2nd Annual New Year Rally School. Among the ‘weel kent faces’ who squeezed into the meeting room at the Isle of Skye Hotel, were some newcomers to Classic Rallying, all keen to figure out the mysteries of rally navigation. Club committee member and presenter Maurice Millar was nursing a chest infection and lost his voice, so at short notice Jim Reid and Ian Rae of the 55 Car club stepped in delivering a first class course on the basics of navigational rallying drawing on their vast experiences.



News from 2009


LeJoggers catch breath at South Queensferry
A total of fortytwo crews set off from Land's End on the 5th December to challenge the HERO organised LeJog (Lands End - John O' Groats) Classic Car rally. The rally is a true test of endurance with only one night to sleep in a three day event. I met up with them at their one hour rest halt at South Queensferry. [more]


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Trans Alpina - 4 to 11 October
Take five Classics to Monte Carlo up and down the cols on the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally route, then join the Menton car club and thrash back up 1750 metres to the top of the Turini in a thunderstorm. That was Trans Alpina 2009. [more]

La Crofterra Pademonia - 26 & 27 September
For the second year running,
Jim Paterson and Douglas Anderson   headed north to Inverness to join the 5th Anniversary La Crofterra Pandemonia. Revisiting the first 2005 event, the tour took the fifty entries over traffic free highland roads to Kyle of Lochalsh and across the bridge to Skye. In keeping with its reputation, Skye managed a good supply of the wet stuff as we toured round the island before taking the boat over the sea, not to Skye, but back to the mainland, and back to Inverness. [more]

International Autoecosse Rally - 19 September
Sixty eight Classic Cars and crews turned out for the inaugural running of the International Autoecosse Rally on Saturday 19th September. With crews from the continent joining some of the regular CCHMSC crews, we headed for a series of four tests and seven regularities on a tour round the western areas of Scotland. Joe Norman and Doug Ashworth won the Historics in Joes mini, and Grainger and David Robertson took the Moderns prize. [more].

The Lykamobile Steam Car Challenge - 4 August
The Lykamobile Steam Car Challenge from John O'Groats to Landsend stopped off on Tuesday 4 August on the esplanade at South Queensferry. Jim Paterson met the crew to see how their journey was progressing. On Wednesday 5 August they were at Jedburgh Abbey Car Park.. The Steam Car Challenge is supporting Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. See the report and video on CCHMSC website [more]



Deeside Way - 1 August
The heavy rain showers at the start of the 2009 event abated for the 35 starters of this years Deeside Way tour starting at Kingswells in Aberdeen. Heading west toward Alford the rain stopped, and occasionally we could see sunshine breaking through the grey clouds, but mostly tantalisingly off route. Twentyfive competitors joined the Alford Grampian Museum for a PCT.  [more]

Stobs Classic - 14 June
Archie and Richard Simmonds secured their Stobs Classic crown at the Hawick and Border Car Club event on Sunday 14 June. Twentynine starters competed 17 tests round this wartime army camp site. Full story and results at the HBCC website

Scottish Clubs Motorsport Show
CCHMSC took up a stand at the Scottish Clubs Motorsport Show in Perth on Sunday 17 May. Securing a position right at the entrance, together with a terrific selection of top classic cars ensured the club attracted enthusiasts, young and old as they entered. [more]

Flying Scotsman - 29th March
While most of us were having fun on the Argyll Classic Car Run the sun was also shining on the Flying Scotsman crews as they crossed the border into Scotland on their third day of the trip from Brooklands to Edinburgh. Club Member Maurice Millar was manning a checkpoint at Selkirk and Hawick and Border Car Club ran a time trial at Stobs Camp near Hawick. [more]

Argyll Classic Car Run -  29 March.
The third running of the Argyll Classic Car Run, sponsored by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and supported by West Dunbartonshire Council attracted 58 starters. Two routes were offered this year, a short tour round the perimeter of the Park for the more fragile cars, and a longer route to the second of Scotland's National Parks, the Cairngorms National Park [more]

CCHMSC Annual General Meeting - 19 March
The AGM took place at the Royal George Hotel in Perth and was well attended by members and committee. The various reports were received and the Accounts accepted. The new committee was elected, remaining as in the previous year with the exception that the Treasurer role was transferred from Jim Paterson to June Anderson.

Great North Winter Challenge & 60th Anniversary
Some 70 Classic cars from the fifties to the eighties turned out on Friday 23rd January at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for the 60th anniversary celebration of the Glasgow Monte Carlo Rally post war re-start in 1949. The Great North Winter Challenge led off the event heading to Inverness for the snow capped mountain circuit and tests at Aviemore, reliving the original Monte Carlo Rally format.[more]

Rally School - 4 January
About 20 enthusiasts of all generations attended the Club’s rally navigation training event at the Patio Hotel (now called the ‘Hilton Doubletree’) in Aberdeen on Sunday 4 January. Expert navigators, Jan and Ron Adams, had prepared tulips, herringbones, map references, spot heights and grid lines to get us between Time Controls on OS map 45. There was a good atmosphere and the event was enjoyed by all those present. We have no excuses now for getting lost in 2009. A follow-up training event has been suggested for later in the year.
 

News from 2008

An Evening with Stuart Turner - 4 Nov
Grassicks BMW garage on Perth's' famous "motor mile" was the place to be on the evening of Tuesday 4 November 2008. CCHMSC welcomed around 100 car enthusiasts from all over Scotland and northern England to hear Stuart Turner, one of motorsports legends. Stuart delivered an informative and witty talk on his experiences from club rallying to winning the British Champion Co-driver on 3 occasions, and his time in the competition departments at both BMC and Ford. [more].

Line up at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie. Click for larger view

La Crofterra Pandemonia  - 13/14 September
Take 50 Classic cars and set off round the Scottish highlands over roads you would never guess existed, through scenery that takes your breath away. Do it with the roof off. This is Highland Car Clubs La Crofterra Pandemonia. 460 miles of pure fun. [more]

Trans Scottish Challenge  - 6 September
This year really was a challenge for all the crews. Running into some of the worst weather on record in south east Scotland, Charterhall airfield was more suited to boats rather than cars or airplanes. A far flung change from the morning sunshine as we lined up at the Loch Lomond Shores start. [more]
Culzean Autoclassica - 23 & 24 August
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire

A great selection of competitors and cars arrived at Scotland's largest show of Classic cars to display their skills at historic tests for the entertainment of the crowds. Tests at Turnberry and Kames in addition to those in the castle grounds, plus an overnight navigational section, kept all the crews on their toes. The Culzean Autoclassica Cup went to Andy Murdoch and David Noble in their '74 Cooper S. The Trophy went to Irish duo Bryan Mutch an Ken McEntee in a BMW 2002, whilst the Shield was won by  borderers Archie Simmonds and William Thomson in Archies' MG Midget. [more]

Deeside Tour - 26 July
The sunshine of Aberdeen and the Grampians attracted a wide range of Classic cars and put a smile on their owners faces after a tour from Aberdeen to Balmoral and back via the Cairn O' Mount. Eighteen crews took to the road. [more].

Stobs Classic
Stobs Camp near Hawick attracted 24 starters for the first Stobs Classic on Sunday 15 June. CCHMSC's Peter Ritchie took top marks in the club championship driving his Clan Crusader, with John Hutchinson in his new Vitesse convertible following up. [more].

La Carrera Caledonia
Jim McGuiness put together another fine tour from Gretna Green to Aviemore on the 7th and 8th of June. Routing through the borders of Scotland before heading north for the overnight at Perth. Sunday visited Dufftown, Huntly and Pennan (of Local Hero) fame. [more].

Argyll Run
Balloch Castle was this years start venue for the 2008 Argyll Run. Some 53 entries enjoyed a fantastic tour of the Trossachs under blue skies and sunshine, enjoying Scotland's scenery at its best. A stop at Callandar for lunch and a run up the Rest and be Thankful before returning to Balloch for prizes. [more]

Great North Winter Challenge
Scotland's "Monte" experienced all the seasons over the three day event, wind, snow, ice, rain and sunshine. Flagged of from Aberdeen the event visited Inverness, and Applecross, via the Bealach Na Bà, the Pass of the Cattle, Scotland's own "Turini", and finished with a series of tests at Aviemore. [more]

 

 

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