There are a number of great rallies around the country which include agricultural implements and machines made by Scottish makers. There are some real gems that turn up from some of the well-known, to the local makers.
Here are some of the events around the country in 2019 that should include agricultural implements and machines made by Scottish makers.
23=24 March – Tractorworld Scotland
18 May – The Fife Show
18-19 May – BA Events Ltd, Lyne of Skene
19 May – B.V.A.A., Kelso
18-19 May – Wigtownshire Yesteryear Transport and Machinery Club (rally on Sunday)
26 May – Highland Folk Museum Vintage Day, Newtonmore
26 May – Dumfries and Galloway Machinery Club, Dumfries
8-9 June – Fife Vintage Agricultural Machinery Club, Cupar
2 June – Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally
2 June – Glenluce Tractor Rally, Glenluce
8 June – The Angus Show
15-16 June – Bon Accord Steam Fair, Castle Fraser
6-7July – Scottish Transport Extravaganza, Glamis Castle
13 July – The Echt Show
20-21 July – New Deer Show
21 July – Ayrshire Vintage Rally, Whitefordhill, Ayr
26-27 July – Border Union Show
31 July-1 August – Black Isle Show
4-5 August – Turriff Show
17-18 August – D.S.V.C., Crathes
25 August – Fife Federation of Vintage Vehicle Owners, Ladybank, Cupar
8 September – Farming Yesteryear, Scone
15 September – Selkirk Vintage Rally
28 September – Strathnairn Vintage Rally & Display, Daviot
(to be confirmed)- Vintage Tractor Working Day, Aden Country Park
As always, check club websites and events directories. More information is available on club websites and events directories including Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation YearBook and Steam Heritage: Museums & Events Guide.
For ploughing matches, associations, societies and clubs check Scottish Ploughing Championships.
For out and about updates on social media see:
Twitter – @scotimplements
Facebook – Scottish agricultural implement makers
© 2019 Heather Holmes