A very warm welcome to the official website of the Borders Vintage Automobile Club.
Whilst most of our Members own historic cars, many others simply share a passion for vintage and classic motoring.
We were formed in 1972 and have held the Borders’ prime classic car show almost every year since. Following the inevitable interruption due to the pandemic, we came back in 2022 with the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic, a massive two day event at Thirlestane Castle near Lauder. In 2023, the show returned to Thirlestane in its more traditional BVAC Classic format, attracting record crowds and new attractions. The 2025 event is scheduled to take place on 8th June, and aims to build on this success further.
The BVAC Classic at Thirlestane is undoubtedly our ‘big’ annual event but Members also attend many other shows either as individuals or to display on a BVAC stand. The club also organises a wide range of other events including social drives, treasure hunts, visits to places of interest, talks, film nights and motoring related activities throughout the year.
If you have an interest in and a love of cars you certainly won’t want to miss our BVAC Classic – Festival of Motoring in June and if you own a classic or vintage vehicle then why not join our club!
Happy Motoring with the BVAC.
Latest News
Catch up on the latest Press Releases, News and Updates from the BVAC
2026 Show and Beyond
Many of you may have been wondering what the future holds for the BVAC, specifically the annual show [...]
2025 BVAC Classic Event Info
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Thirlestane Castle this Sunday for the 2025 BVAC [...]
Preview to the 2025 BVAC Classic
In a week’s time, on Sunday 8th June, Thirlestane Castle will play host to the 2025 BVAC Classic [...]
New Show Bus Service
We are pleased to share that we are trialling a new free Bus Service thanks to support from Scottish Borders [...]
Upcoming Events
Bo'Ness Classic Car Show held at the BSAC Hill Climb meeting 6th September 2026 After a short hiatus this classic car show to run it's second year at the hill climb weekend specifically on Sunday 6th September. The Hill Climb event, held at the oldest permanent motorsport venue in Scotland on the Kinneil Estate near [...]
Kielder Vintage & Classic Car Rally Sunday 6th September 2026 10am - 4pm ENTRIES CLOSED - NO CLUB STAND Vintage tractors, classic cars and motorbikes are the order of the day at the annual Kielder show. This year the annual Kielder Vintage Show has been moved to September to coincide with the 30th [...]
'Carhailes' 13th September 2026 Newhailes House, Mussleburgh Classic Car Show ENTRIES NOW CLOSED The organisers have closed entries early due to a restriction in space available at Newhailes house grounds. Event open to the public from 10.00am - 4.00pm Newhailes House and Estate, located on the outskirts of Musselburgh, is owned by the Scottish National [...]
