Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman Rally is the premier event for vintage motor cars. There is a definite magic about it, it is escapism at its very best, providing an opportunity to abscond from the tumult of the modern world and drift back to a time when the roads were not so saturated, and life was simpler. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, HERO-ERA would like to extend an invitation to board the time machine and join in with this celebration of pre-war motoring, on the 2024 and 14th edition.
The next adventure will depart from the tranquil and luxurious Carden Park, close to Chester. Our tracks initially head East into the Derbyshire Dales then we charge North, enjoying the Yorkshire Dales on our way to the Lake District. The second day continues full steam ahead through the Scottish Lowlands to overnight on the shores of Loch Lomond. A final day exploring new territory in Western Scotland leads to the final terminus, the world famous Gleneagles Hotel.
Each day will be packed full of fine roads, tremendous company, friendly competition and of course, exquisite cars. We hope to see you in Cheshire in April 2024.
Event Schedule
Scrutineering & Documentation
Scrutineering and Documentation will take place during Thursday at the tranquil and luxurious Carden Park, close to Chester. Once these formalities are out of the way, crews will join together in the evening for the Welcome Dinner, where we can look forward to an unforgettable few days driving.
Chester to Lake District
Starting from Carden Park, our tracks initially head East into the hilly and varied Derbyshire Dales. Steep limestone valleys and dramatic gritstone ridges make up the landscape here as we take in the initial competitive sections. We then push North, passing through the historic mill towns of Calderdale on our way to the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. From there, it is a short hop to our overnight halt, nestled in the Lake District.
Lake District to Loch Lomond
A scenic northerly run through the Lake District, known for its glacial ribbon lakes and rugged fells, starts a scenic day. Once over the border, we pass through the best of the Scottish Lowlands, famous for their expansive forests and deserted roads before skirting around Glasgow and crossing the River Clyde to reach our overnight halt on the shores of Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond to Gleneagles
The final day continues ‘full steam ahead’ by exploring new territory in Western Scotland, where the Flying Scotsman has not ventured for quite some time. Fine roads, challenging tests and truly Scottish scenery await us as we head to our final terminus - the world famous Gleneagles Hotel.
Need a car?
The Arrive & Drive scheme allows you to compete should your car be unavailable or, if you are looking to purchase a similar model in the future it gives you the chance to get to know your prospective purchase. We have a wide and varied range of vehicles to suit everyone's taste.
Check out the highlights from Flying Scotsman 2023
The Flying Scotsman Rally is the premier event for vintage motor cars. There is a definite magic about it, it is escapism at its very best, providing an opportunity to abscond from the tumult of the modern world and drift back to a time when the roads were not so saturated, and life was simpler.
Images from Flying Scotsman 2023
Entry List
| Driver | Navigator | Year | Vehicle | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Beardshaw (GB) | Martin Phaff (GB) | 1934 | Aston Martin Ulster | 1495 |
| André-Michael Schultz (DE) | Robert-Alexander Schultz (DE) | 1941 | Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 3560 |
| Benno Oertig (CH) | 1934 | Bentley 3.5 Litre | 3500 | |
| Bill Cleyndert (GB) | ||||
| Bjørn Schage (NO) | Anne Schage (NO) | |||
| Brad Mottier (US) | Bill Hoff (US) | 1936 | Riley Bigley Special | 1496 |
| Carlos Rieder (CH) | 1939 | Buick Century 66S | 5200 | |
| Charlie Mudd (GB) | Nathan Mudd (GB) | 1928 | Bentley 4 1/2 le mans | 4500 |
| Christian Brash (GB) | Matthew Brash (GB) | 1933 | Aston Martin Le Mans | 1479 |
| Diarmaid Boland (IE) | Andy Ballantyne (GB) | 1933 | Talbot 105 AV | 3000 |
| Gerd A. Buehler (DE) | James Ewing (GB) | 1938 | BMW 327/28 | 1971 |
| Hans Abrahams (US) | Jonathan Shears (GB) | 1933 | Frazer Nash TT Replica | 1500 |
| Iens Boswijk (NL) | Gé Steensma (NL) | 1938 | Riley Sprite | |
| James Tibbitts (GB) | 1933 | Talbot AV105 | 2969 | |
| Jim Boland (IE) | Neil Sutton (IE) | |||
| Johan Rogiers (BE) | Bruno Verstraete (BE) | 1936 | Lagonda LM45 | 4500 |
| John Lomas (GB) | Pete Johnson (GB) | 1936 | Riley Sprite | 1500 |
| Jose Romao de Sousa (PT) | Ivo Tavares (PT) | 1932 | Alvis Speed 20 SA | 2511 |
| Laurent Meyers (LU) | Louis Meyers (LU) | 1935 | MG K3 Pointed tail | |
| Liam Denning (IE) | John Denning (IE) | 1925 | Bentley 3/4.5 speed | 5300 |
| Malcolm Dunderdale (GB) | Anita Wickins (GB) | 1936 | Ford Type 35 | 3600 |
| Mark Thieme (NL) | Loes van Vleuten (NL) | |||
| Martin Hunt (GB) | Robert Mannix (GB) | 1937 | Frazer Nash BMW 328 | 1971 |
| Martin Tacon (GB) | Alexandra Murray-Tacon (GB) | 1933 | Aston Martin Le Mans | 1500 |
| Max Stephenson (AU) | ||||
| Nicholas Kershaw (US) | Michael Kershaw (GB) | 1947 | HRG 1500 | 1497 |
| Nigel Dowding (GB) | Mary Antcliff (GB) | 1929 | Riley Brooklands | 1097 |
| Patricia Field (GB) | Susan Godfrey (GB) | 1936 | Riley Riley Kestral | 2443 |
| Paul Crosby (GB) | Ali Procter (GB) | 1939 | MG TB supercharged | 1466 |
| Paul Dyas (GB) | Martyn Taylor (GB) | 1937 | Bentley Derby | 4250 |
| Richard Jeffcoate (GB) | Jane Jeffcoate (GB) | 1937 | Riley 16/4 special | 2500 |
| Rob Burt (GB) | 1930 | Aston Martin International | 1500 | |
| Rob Jeurissen (NL) | Jeanne Jeurissen (NL) | 1934 | Bentley Derby | 3.5 |
| Rob van der Leeuw (NL) | 1937 | Riley Monza | 2400 | |
| Robert Cook (GB) | Geoffrey Morson (GB) | 1937 | Chevrolet Coupe | 3300 |
| Simon arscott (GB) | Emily Anderson (GB) | |||
| Stephen Owens (GB) | Nick Bloxham (GB) | 1937 | Jaguar SS100 | 2500 |
| Theo Hunt (GB) | Jimmy Galliver (GB) | 1933 | Frazer Nash TT Replica | 1496 |
| Tommy Dreelan (IE) | Gemma Dreelan Crolla (IE) | 1928 | Bentley Speed 6 | 6500 |
| Xavier de Sarrau (CH) | Lucas de Sarrau (CH) |