Drive It Day and Afternoon Tea Sunday 27th April 2025
2025-04-27 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles, United Kingdom
National Drive It Day is the date where all classic car owners are encouraged to take their vehicles out onto the roads promoted by the FBHVC.
This year the BVAC members will enjoy a run from Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St. Boswells through the Border’s countryside of the Ale, Ettrick, Yarrow and Tweed valleys to the destination of The Barony Castle Hotel, Eddlestone where they can enjoy afternoon tea in the private dining room of the hotel. There is space for a maximum of 60 people for the afternoon tea and it will cost £25.00 per person payable to the Club bank account.
DONT DELAY IN BOOKING AS THE HOTEL REQUIRES CONFIRMED NUMBERS BY 14TH APRIL.
You don’t have to book afternoon tea to enjoy the drive!
All members are welcome to join in the drive – which is free to participate, and everyone will receive a tulip map book for directions of the route and a display plaque for their car. The Barony Castle has within their grounds the attraction of the famous stone map of Scotland created by Polish soldiers billeted in the original house, so there’s another reason for coming along.
Arrive at Milestone as early as you want in order to get coffee or breakfast and catch up with the other members. The first car on the run will be sent off at approximately 11:30 and even on a gentle and unhurried drive should take about 2 hours for the 61 mile distance of the route. Afternoon tea is at 2.30pm for those members who have booked.
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Show Stand Co-ordinator:
Philip Titley
14 Quarrydene
Melrose
TD6 9SZ

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2025 BVAC Classic
2025-06-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU
Set in the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle, in the Scottish Borders, the BVAC Classic is the premier classic car show for all the family, in Scotland.
It combines over 1,000 wonderful classic and vintage cars, with fabulous Scottish food, drink, retail and displays, making it a wonderful day out for the whole family.
Now in its 50th year, the event – proudly organised by the Borders Vintage Automobile Club – has grown from strength to strength, gaining recognition from The Sunday Times as ‘One of the top ten motoring events in the UK’.
In 2025, the event will take place on Sunday 8th June! It will once again feature some of the finest veteran, vintage and classic cars from across the country, as well as kid’s activities, stunt displays, a retail village and of course, plenty of lovely food and drink stops to keep you fuelled throughout the day!

Tickets for PUBLIC ADMISSION are available HERE

Car and Club Entries for this years event are now closed.

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BVAC Breakfast Meet - All Welcome. Note change of date this month.
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom
BVAC meets informally on the second Sunday of every month throughout the year at Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St. Boswells. In June we shall be meeting on the third Sunday as we shall all be at the Thirlestane Show on 8th.
We meet from 10am until midday or thereabouts and there is always a good number of Classics covering a wide variety of marques and ages.
Perhaps you have come across the Club before, maybe at our annual summer show at Thirlestane Castle or at one of the many Shows we attend as a Club during the season. Always thought of getting in touch but not done it yet? Our Breakfast meets are an ideal way of dropping in on us informally and having a chat. Everyone is welcome whatever you drive. Lots of people to offer advice or just be friendly with no obligation.
So why not join us on the third Sunday morning this month?

BVAC Breakfast Meet - All Welcome.
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom
BVAC meets informally on the second Sunday of every month throughout the year at Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St. Boswells.
We meet from 10am until midday or thereabouts and there is always a good number of Classics covering a wide variety of marques and ages.
Perhaps you have come across the Club before, maybe at our annual summer show at Thirlestane Castle or at one of the many Shows we attend as a Club during the season. Always thought of getting in touch but not done it yet? Our Breakfast meets are an ideal way of dropping in on us informally and having a chat. Everyone is welcome whatever you drive. Lots of people to offer advice or just be friendly with no obligation.
Look out for us in the large Delivery/Loading area in the top right hand corner of the car park from the entrance.
So why not join us on the second Sunday morning this month? We often have over 50 cars on show to enjoy.

BVAC Breakfast Meet - All Welcome.
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates | Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St Boswells, United Kingdom
BVAC meets informally on the second Sunday of every month throughout the year at Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St. Boswells.
We meet from 10am until midday or thereabouts and there is always a good number of Classics covering a wide variety of marques and ages.
Perhaps you have come across the Club before, maybe at our annual summer show at Thirlestane Castle or at one of the many Shows we attend as a Club during the season. Always thought of getting in touch but not done it yet? Our Breakfast meets are an ideal way of dropping in on us informally and having a chat. Everyone is welcome whatever you drive. Lots of people to offer advice or just be friendly with no obligation.
So why not join us on the second Sunday morning this month?
Winter motoring? Not too many Classics about? Don’t you believe it! Lots of our members keep their cars and interesting modern Classics going throughout the year. Come and say hello.
Please park in the Loading Bay at the top end of the car park until full before taking up regular parking spaces.

Early Bird Drive Out - Giocopazzis Eyemouth
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Giocopazzis Eyemouth, Giacopazzi’s, 20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5HU, United Kingdom
Early Bird Drive Out – Giocopazzis Eyemouth for lunchtime Fish and Chips – Sunday 29th March 2026
Tables will be booked for 1:00 pm so make your own way there, get parked up and join us to enjoy some great fish & chips
Afterwards a wee run out to the seaside town of Eyemouth.
Booking is essential and must be made by 22nd March. A pre-order of what you would like from their eat-in menu: link here will be required along with full payment into BVAC bank account.

Early Bird Drive Out - Giocopazzis Eyemouth please select your food from the Eat in menu
once you have your seletion
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Bank Details
Bank Of Scotland
Sort code: 80-22-60
Account no. 27780368
“The Borders Vintage Automobile Club Ltd”
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“The Borders Vintage Automobile Club Ltd”
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Members Garage and Collection Visit
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | TROC Antiques and Vintage, 36 High Street, Jedburgh, TD86AG, United Kingdom
Members Garage and Collection Visit – Sunday 19th April 2026 TROC Antiques and Vintage Jedburgh.
BVAC Member Rob Armstrong has kindly agreed to host a visit to TROC Antiques and Vintage where he has a number of vehicles as well as the antiques shop. Parking on the High Street, public car parks or possibly the Co-Op car park! Tea or coffee as well as soup will be available around 11:00am and the visit will culminate with a small drive out to Carter Bar for a photo opportunity around 1:00pm. Use the booking form to let me know you want to go and so I can advise Rob of numbers – closing date 14th April for members details
Booking form for members details, car being taken and total number of people going in the cars.
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Drive-it-Day
2026-04-26 | Belford, United Kingdom
Trip Update
We are now taking our Drive-it-Day run from Kelso Square to visit the Belford Car Show in the late morning, followed by afternoon tea in Wooler, having confirmed a booking with the Canny Owl Restaurant & Bar.
We will travel the back roads from Kelso via Mindrummill, Millfield, Kimmerston, Lowick, Fenwick, and Detchant to arrive at the Belford Car Show around midday. After a couple of hours looking round the show we will leave Belford to go to Wooler and the Canny Owl where I have estimated our arrival between 2.30pm and 3.00pm ready for afternoon teas. Departure from Wooler will be at your own time and to make your own way home. Hopefully we will have some good weather to accompany the run to the Belford Show where I am led to understand that Sarah Crabtree of Evoke Classics (and Matthewsons fame) is the invited judge.
PLEASE EXPECT TO PAY THE CANNY OWL DIRECTLY – we are still awaiting confirmation of price but expect it will be in the region of £20 – £25 per person.
Register your interest on the form and have the details sent directly to you as soon as they become available.

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A Gather & Brew - Sunday 14th June 2026 Etal
2026-06-14 | Etal Showground
Closing date for forms 9th June 2026
Our version of coffee and classics being held as there is no Thirlestane show this year. Members only with others by invitation of the club committee, it is designed for us to have a chance for a good drive out, meet up with club members and also members of other clubs that have supported Thirlestane.
Tea, coffee and bacon rolls will be supplied by the Lavender Tearooms and served free of charge on the show field where there will be plenty of space for your car, a covered seating area and toilets available.
All other catering can be obtained in Etal village. Please use the booking form to let me know you will be going.
It is a drive and arrive event where you can come along in your own time and leave when you want. Remember, it is not a show but a social gathering to meet and make friends over all things automotive.
A Gather & Brew Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your DetailsNB: All vehicles driven in the event must be roadworthy with valid insurance, road tax and, where appropriate, MOT.BVAC MEMBERSHIP *Please enter your BVAC Membership NumberYour Name *FirstLastEmail *Your VehicleMake *ModelYear *How many people will be in the car? Submit

Club BBQ and Concours
2026-07-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen, Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen, United Kingdom
Closing date for form entries is Monday 13th July.
The annual Club BBQ will again be held at Ken & Helen Grimes house in Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen. This will be a joint event with members of JEC. Arrive as you want between 4pm and 4.30pm and join in the camaraderie and the BBQ will be served from around 5pm.
Ken’s BBQ grilling skills are well known and there is plenty of sides and salads to go with the freshly cooked meats. Drinks are also available and included in the ticket price of £20 per person.
The “concours” is based on everyone voting for the car that they would most like to take home out of all those in attendance, with a trophy for the ultimate winner.

Fill in the form and pay your money into the bank account to confirm your attendance.
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Bank Details
Bank Of Scotland
Sort code: 80-22-60
Account no. 27780368
“The Borders Vintage Automobile Club Ltd”
BVAC MEMBERSHIP *Please enter your BVAC Membership NumberYour Name *FirstLastEmail *Telephone *How many people *Please enter the total value at £20 per person *Please confirm payment has been made , Use BBQ and your surname as the reference. I confirm payment has been madeBank Details
Bank Of Scotland
Sort code: 80-22-60
Account no. 27780368
“The Borders Vintage Automobile Club Ltd”
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Summer saunter to The Barn at Beal Coffee Shop - Lindisfarne
2026-07-26 10:30 - 15:30
Join in a summertime run out to The Barn at Beal Coffee Shop. Leaving Kelso at 10.30 to be arriving around 11.30am and leaving when you want!
A popular destination for gathering at the Northumberland coastal area near Lindisfarne, the Barn at Beal offers a great range of food, snacks, cakes, tea, coffees and drinks. All catering will be at your own organising and expense so have what you want when you want it.
This will be a gentle run out from Kelso using the A698/A697 and across via Ford and Lowick to cross over the A1 at the Lindisfarne Inn and service station to get to the Barn at Beal just before the crossing causeway. If it is easier for you to join us directly then we will be delighted to see you there.
We will have time to enjoy the company and the cars before making our own way back home.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your DetailsNB: All vehicles driven in the event must be roadworthy with valid insurance, road tax and, where appropriate, MOT.BVAC MEMBERSHIP *Please enter your BVAC Membership NumberYour Name *FirstLastEmail *Your VehicleMake and Model *Year and Registration number *How many people will be in the car? Where will you meet upKelsoBarn at BealSubmit

Garage Visit & Talk Scott Brown Cars Reston Sunday 23/08/2026
2026-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Scott Brown Cars, Reston, Berwickshire
Join Jaguar Enthusiast Club (JEC) members at Scott Brown Cars in Reston Berwickshire for an informative garage visit and talk. The garage is a full MOT station and has invested in a substantial amount of up to date equipment to allow them to serve their customers. Always a garage recommended by many classic as well as modern car owners within the BVAC and JEC it will be well worth a visit to engage with the team at Scott Brown Garage as well as enjoy a chat about all things cars with other members.
On-site catering is going to be provided by the Jim Clark Cafe and Bistro of Duns so you can be assured of the excellent quality of food on offer which will be on a pay as you order basis.
Currently no booking required, so just turn up at the event and enjoy.

Treasure Hunt Drive 3rd October 2026
2026-10-03 13:00 - 18:00 | Abbey Bridge Car Park, Jedburgh
A fun car treasure hunt will be held on Saturday 3rd October.
We will gather at the Lothian Park car park next to the Abbey Bridge Coffee House just off the A68 towards the south end of Jedburgh from 1pm. There will be a staggered start from about 1.30 and the route will cover about 35 miles of mostly minor roads, finishing at Woodnorton House, Hawick where teas and coffees will be provided by our host, Adrian Kendal.
Along the way, there will be questions to test your powers of observation and tease your brains. There’s nothing to stop you running solo, but you’ll find it much easier with one or more navigators/observers/scribes aboard. The event is free, but please enter via the website so we have an idea of numbers.

Member's Club Stand Entry Form for Treasure Hunt Drive 3rd October 2026Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Entry Form is for BVAC MEMBERS ONLY paticipating in the Treasure Hunt Drive on Saturday 3rd October 2026How to use this form: Please complete the form below. The fees for The Blue Bell and the show must be paid into the club bank account when booking as these will be paid directly to the hotel and the organisers on your behalf. Please use the reference FORD ETAL on your payment. When complete please submit your entry.

Show Stand Co-ordinator:
Philip Titley
14 Quarrydene
Melrose
TD6 9SZ

Your DetailsNB: All vehicles driven in the event must be roadworthy with valid insurance, road tax and, where appropriate, MOT.BVAC MEMBERSHIP *Please enter your BVAC Membership Number :Your Name *FirstLastAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal CodeEmail *Telephone *Your VehicleMake and Model *Year and Registration Number *How many People *Event Entry FeePrice: £0.00Submit
