2025 Events

February 16th. (Sunday) S.M.V.G Annual General Meeting. The Institute Hall, Bridge of Earn, PH2 9EA. Meeting starting at 2pm sharp. Contact John Webster at secretary@scottishmvg.org for any further info.

March 15th. Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club Spring Auction. Bridgeview House, Glamis DD8 1QU. Contact Lesley Munro on 01307 840311 eml: lesley@svvc.co.uk

March 23rd 2025. (Sunday)  SMVG Annual Swap Meet. Held at the Institute Hall, Bridge of Earn, 2 mins off junction 9 M90. Doors open to the public at 10am, no earlier. Entry £2, under 16's free. Sale of militaria and military vehicle parts, books and collectables. Refreshments in the NAAFI. Tables allocated on a first come first served basis.

Contact Al Smith for info.

April 27th. National Drive it Day. Check with your ALO to see if there is anything organised for your area, if not, just go for a run and blow the cobwebs off.

VE DAY EVENTS

The following are the VE Day events that I know about and have been confirmed, There are no doubt others (I’ll add them as I get notification) and some of the ones listed are still a bit vague on times and details but if anyone is interested in going along let me know and I’ll pass on what info I have. John Webster.

Thursday 8^th May. Irvine Harbourside. Static display at Maritime Museum in the afternoon then a parade and beacon lighting in the evening.  Contact John Webster. secretary@scottishmvg.org

Thursday 8^th May. Dalbeatie. Commemoration service and parade. Contact John Webster. secretary@scottishmvg.org

Thursday 8^th May. Kirkcolm.  Evening event from 19.00 to 22,00 Kirkcolm Community Trust. Beacon being lit at 21.30. Contact secretary@scottishmvg.org

Thursday 8th May. Army Benevolent Fund  VE Day 80th Anniversary Dinner at the prestigeous Prestonfield House Edinburgh. Evening event. WW2 Military vehicles required for display outside the hotel. Contact Al Smith if you would like to attend. Tel 07704187739 allsmith@sky.com

Saturday 10^th May. Dumfries. Parade through town in morning (10.00) then static display in town centre. Contact John Webster. secretary@scottishmvg.org

Sunday 11^th May Perth. As part of their overall VE Day commemorations Perth and Kinross Council are setting up a vehicle display between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in King Edward Street. Vehicles must be of WW2 period.   Contact Roddy Brown. chairman@scottishmvg.org

Weekend 10^th / 11^th May. Cultybraggan

A new management team are looking to develop the Heritage side and are looking for wartime vehicles to be displayed in the camp on either or both of the Saturday and Sunday. Not a club planned formal display so all very flexible regarding arrival times and days on site. So could be a drive over for the day or stay over as suits. Contact Roddy Brown. chairman@scottishmvg.org

May 18th.  Borders Vintage Agricultural Association. Kelso Rally.  Contact Alistair Smith for more info.  alo.southeast@scottishmvg.org

May 24th & 25th. Rotary Wheels Rally, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Military vehicles welcome. See flyer below for entry details.

If interested in attending (even at this early stage) or to find out more drop a line to chairman@scottishmvg.org for inclusion in the club entry

June 8th. Borders Vintage Automobile Club, BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring. Thirlestane Castle, Lauder. TD2 6RU. Contact Christine Craig entries@bvac.org.uk

June 7th/8th. Tayside Classic Motor Show.(Tayside Classic Car Club) Errol Airfield, Perthshire PH2 7TB. Sat -Preview day, Sun - All. Tel 07729 690877 / 01307 465838. jimary.macleod@tinyworld.co.uk  www.taysideclassiccarclub.co.uk

June 14th. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum. Home Front Living History Day.   Contact John Webster for more details. secretary@scottishmvg.org

June 14th & 15th. Keith & Dufftown Railway 1940s Weekend. Contact Helen Bodiam for more info. alo.north@scottishmvg.org

June 28th (Saturday) Armed Forces and Veterans Day Aberdeen. Usual RVP at Westhill from 09:30. Formation on Albyn Place in good time for parade departing at 11:00. Contact Mike Ogston to register your interest.  michaelogston201@btinternet.com.

June 28th (Saturday) Armed Forces Day, Stirling. UPDATE

Just had an update from the organising committee’s recent meeting.

It would appear any of our members wishing to participate now have a choice. Either they can take part in the parade from the Castle Esplanade, down through the town and ending at King Street. Or, they can set up a static display in the pedestrianised area of Port Street.

It would appear that there’s an insurmountable problem in getting the vehicles taking part in the parade into the Port Street display area once the parade is finished, so it is a case of one or the other but not both.

I should say that the organisers are keen to have us take part in the event, but the logistics of the pedestrian street layout will prevent access after the parade has finished.

If you would like to take part in the event, I need to know as soon as possible what part you would like to be involved in.

If you would like to take part in the parade, could you let me know what vehicle you will be using. Vehicles would have to be at e Castle Esplanade for 10.00 and after the parade finishes you would be free to leave.

If you would like to set up a static display, access to the area would be before 10.00 and exit would be at 16.00. It would also be helpful if you could let me know the size of display area you would require.

If you need any further clarification, PM me John Webster, email secretary@scottishmvg.org or give me a ring 07712576932.

July 5^th, (Saturday) Falkirk Armed Forces Day. The Ancre Somme Association Scotland voluntary charity invites club members to put on vehicle and living history displays at their Armed Forces Celebration being held at Callendar Park Falkirk on Saturday the 5th July.

The Military and Veterans will be invited to take part in a short parade then into the park for a packed day of family entertainment, stalls, military displays etc. between 12 noon and 5pm. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

July 12th & 13th. The 49th Scottish Transport Extravaganza. Glamis Castle, Glamis, DD8 1RJ (Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club) Contact Lesley Munro for info on 01307 840311 eml; lesley@svvc.co.uk or download entry forms at www.svvc.co.uk

July 19th & 20th. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Military Vehicle Weekend.   Contact John Webster for more info. secretary@scottishmvg.org  

July 27^th, (Sunday) Military Vehicle Day at the Dundee Museum of Transport, Market Mews, Market Street, Dundee DD1 3LA. Vehicles / Living History displays from all periods welcome. Anyone interested in taking part in this event should contact the museum Operations Manager Sonja Nowicki at: manager@dmoft.co.uk or by phone on mobile 07786 662611 or through the museum office on 01382 455196

August 3rd. Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club. Glenisla Hall, PH11 8PH. Road runs start at 10:30am. Enjoyable scenic cross country run for the 4x4's and tractors. Laid back and enjoyable day out with BBQ picnic and classic vehicle display. No charge for entry. Colin McIIraith@gmail.com Tel 07855 808975. www.gcvc.co.uk

August 3rd. Garioch Veteran and Vintage Rally. Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0FZ. (Hosting Champion of Champions). Contact Alan Sharpe. 01467 621189. secretary@gvrs.net  www.gvrs.net

August 16th & 17th. Garlieston Military Weekend. Garlieston's 8th Military Weekend is Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025. I hope to see you all then. For more info contact  Steve Hanna. Event Organiser: sphcb@aol.com or John Webster : secretary@scottishmvg.org

23rd & 24th August. Montrose Air Station Museum Fly In, Rally and Open Weekend. Broomfield Playing Fields, Montrose, Angus DD10 9BD. See flyer below for full info.

24th August. Fife Association of Vintage Vehicle Owners Annual Rally. Brucefield Farm by Ladybank, KY15 7UL. Tel 07811 030042. favvo21@aol.com

September 7^th (Sunday), Broomhall House RAF Benevolent Fund Event

The SMVG has once again been invited to showcase a selection of vehicles as an attraction at the Scottish Torque Show being held in the grounds of Broomhall House just outside Dunfermline on Sunday 7th September to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

September 13^th/14th, SMVG National Gathering at SVTEC Farming Yesteryear, Scone Palace. Scone Palace Parklands, Perth, PH2 6BD. Entry forms and full info will be sent out to all club members in due course.

October 18th. Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club October Auction. Bridgeview House, Glamis DD8 1QU. Contact Lesley Munro on 01307 840311 eml: lesley@svvc.co.uk

(Errors & Omissions Excepted)

Always double check the dates and status of these events  before setting off on a long journey!