Vintage vehicles to tour Ayrshire this summer with new route announced
The annual procession of vintage commercial trucks, tractors, buses and more will be on the road and heading though the region over one weekend in July.
Fans of vintage transport and vehicles from a bygone era are in for a treat next month when the Ayrshire Roadrun returns.
The annual procession of vintage commercial trucks, tractors, buses and more will be on the road and heading though the region over the weekend of Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.
And you can get up close to these amazing vehicles as they'll be on display at the Barony Campus, in Cumnock, before the convoy sets off.
There will be a static display at the school car park from 9am until 12noon on Saturday, July 12.
The convoy will then set off, turning right at the roundabout and taking the third exit to the A76 towards Kilmarnock.
Spectators can see the convoy on the road at the following times and destinations: Mauchline 12.10pm, Crossroads 12.15pm, Galston 12.20pm; Moscow 12.25pm, Waterside 12.30pm, Malletsheugh 12.40pm; Wild Swimmer Loch 12.45pm, Kingsford 1pm, Fullwood 1.15pm; Neilston 1.45pm, Uplawmoor 2pm, Greenacres 2.10pm; Barcraigs Resevoir 2.20pm, Beith 2.30pm; Wilson's Auctions 2.40pm; Dalgarven 2.50pm, Kilwinning 3pm, then along the A78/A77 from 3pm to 4.30pm to Portpatrick.
On the Saturday, the convoy will be seen at Galloway Point Caravan Park and around the Main Harbour at Portpatrick.
A spokesperson for the organisers said: 'This year's route has never been done before in the 40 years of the Run, so it's something different.'
On the Sunday from 11am, vehicle owners will then start to head off from Portpatrick following a route back to the A75 for Castle Douglas. Once there, owners can enjoy a walk, fuel up and head home in the direction of their choice, although the A713, past Loch Ken, is a scenic option for those heading back to Ayrshire.
To find out more, or to join the Ayrshire Roadrun this year, get in touch with the event organisers on 07980 315932 or e-mail jsm@kerrandsmith.co.uk. Electronic donations can be made by the entrants at RBS, sort code 83-45-00, account 19057307, ref: Vintage Vehicle Village (Heritage Centre) Cumnock.
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