Classic Cars

Scotland's Best B&Bs are proud to be one of this year's sponsors for the Perthshire Classic Car Tour which is organised by the Rotary Club of Perth in aid of charity. At this unique event on 23rd April 2023, up to 120 classic cars will drive from Perth through rural Perthshire along the banks of Loch Tay and finishing in Glencoe, before returning south along Loch Earn and through Comrie to Crieff. The previous four events have raised over £100,000 for charities. This year the chosen charities are Prostate Scotland, Alzheimer Scotland and the Carers Trust Scotland. This is one of Scotland's premier motoring events which is a wonderful opportunity for classic car owners to drive through iconic scenery while raising money for charity. Only 120 cars will take part, so sign up soon if you wish to be involved this year.     
For more information about this event, see the official website for the Perthshire Classic Car Tour.

Photos from the Perthshire Classic Car Tour in 2022

Scotland's Best B&Bs have the perfect places for you to stay while driving around our beautiful country. Most of our B&Bs have private off road free parking and our hosts are happy to help with tips to help you get the best out of your holiday. Some of our members are also holders of the Classic Cars Welcome Scheme award by VisitScotland.

There are lots of events including car shows, charity tours and festivals around the country. Here are some of the events in Scotland in 2023.

Classic Car and Motoring Events in 2023 in Scotland

• 4 March: AM Phillip Trucktech Snowman Rally at the Black Isle Showground near Muir of Ord, just north of Inverness.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Home Farm B&B in Muir of Ord. White Rose Tower near Invergordon, Ardmeanach House in Inverness and Inverness House)
• 11 March: Isle of Mull Classic Rally
• 14 - 16 April: Flying Scotsman Vintage Rally - now in its 13th year - driving from the Firth of Clyde to Gleneagles
• 16 April: The Highlander Track ‘N’ Show in Golspie.
• 23 April: Perthshire Classic Car Tour from Perth to Glencoe.
• 14 May: Inverness Performance Car Show with up to 1000 cars on display at Dores.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Ardmeanach House in Inverness and Inverness House)
• 20 May: Inverness Classic Vehicle Show with around 150 classic and vintage vehicles on display in the city centre - plus music and entertainment.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Ardmeanach House in Inverness and Inverness House)

Classic Vehicle Show - Inverness Castle

• 27 May: Ayrshire Motor Show at Ayr Racecourse.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Ayrs and Graces in Alloway)
• 3 June: Ardersier Gala Classic Car Show and Parade near Inverness.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Ardmeanach House in Inverness and Inverness House)
• 4 June: Bo'ness Car Show on the Kinneil Estate near Falkirk.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Garvally House in Alloa)
• 11 June: Tayside Classic Motor Show on the Errol airfield by Perth.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Brae House B&B in Aberfeldy, Northlands B&B in Pitlochry, Craigellie House near Blairgowrie and Dalgreine Guest House in Blair Atholl)
• 25 June: Bangers ‘n’ Flash Auto Show at Craigtoun Country Park, near St Andrews.
• 8 - 9 July 2023: Scottish Transport Extravaganza including The Vintage Vehicle Rally is a huge annual event at Glamis Castle in Angus.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Newton Farm Holidays near Inverarity and Kinnaber B&B in Edzell)

Scottish Transport Extravaganza at Glamis Castle - photo by Newton Farm Holidays in Angus

• 16 July: Scottish Festival of Motoring 2023 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston near Edinburgh.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Arden Country House near Linlithgow)
• 22 July: Blast From The Past Motoring Festival in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
• 5 - 6 August: Truckfest Scotland at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston near Edinburgh.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Arden Country House near Linlithgow)
• 13 August: Dumfries Motor Show    
  (B&Bs nearby include Southpark House in Dumfries and Torbeckhill B&B near Lockerbies)
• 3 September: Scottish Performance Show at Inch Farm, Kincardine, Fife.    
  (B&Bs nearby include Bayview B&B in Upper Largo, Craighall Steading in Ceres, Tarskavaig near St Andrews)

One of the luxury car collection at Ayrs and Graces B&B in Ayrshire - photo by Susanne Arbuckle of Adventures Around Scotland