Recent events

Fisherrow Harbour Festival - 10 May 2025

We’d been asked to put on a display of MGs at Fisherrow Harbour Festival and had 11 cars on the day. We got there early and set them up in the designated area when it was quiet. The weather was glorious, the festival well attended and a lot of people admired the MGs. Many thanks to Martin for organising the display.

Stirling Show - 11 May 2025

We had eight cars booked for the Stirling & District Classic car show at Bridge of Allan. An early meet up at Dobbies meant we got into the show ground with little queuing - unlike on the way home! We put the gazebo up for shade, had the obligatory bacon butties and went off to enjoy the show.  Glorious sunny weather meant there was a huge turnout of lovely cars and a large footfall of spectators, so the stand was busy all day.

Drive it Day - 27 April 2025

We had 15 cars for the Drive It Day run - starting at the National Mining Museum and then heading for the Tweeddale Arms in Gifford for the Coffee stop. They did us proud with a good choice of bacon butties etc. as well as coffee. Then onto the main run through Garvald, Nunraw and over the moor road to Longformacus and back. This was quite eventful with loose cows on the road and two breakdowns - one easy fixed but the other had to be trailered home. Lunch was at Whitekirk Hill followed by a scenic run with good views of Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock, before finishing at Redhouse Nursery. Many thanks to the members for their photos.
 

Technical Day at Roslin - 12 April 2025

We had 20 attend the Tech Day and the glorious weather brought out the MGs! Topic 1 was a badly running Midget getting a new electronic distributor and its carburettors tweaked - so it was running much sweeter. Topic 2 was seeing how to use a Laser wheel alignment kit - the Midget had a bit too much toe-in. Everyone chatted, offered advice to those with minor problems and generally enjoyed the morning.

Ten pin bowling at Fountain Park: 27 February 2025

We had 16 signed up, so four lanes of four were booked - but sadly two couldn’t make it. However, everyone sorted themselves out into lanes and set about enjoying themselves. There is obviously hidden talent among the members as there were some serious scores and frequent strikes - but no-one got a terrible score. The burger and chips were a a bit on the small side but perfectly edible. A good evening out and thanks to Steve for organising it.

Christmas Dinner: 6 December 2024

Lovely Christmas Dinner at the Steading - we were a couple down due to the lurgy, but a good time was had by all. The generous meal was followed by an even more generous raffle, with some seriously good prizes - full marks to Martin for organising it.

Film & Curry night: 14 November 2024

25 members enjoyed the film & curry night instead of our normal meeting. The curries were delicious, full marks to Mckenzie Catering.

Last run of the season to the Kingdom of Fife: 20 October 2024

Nine MGs and fourteen members braved the wet start at the Dunfermline Dobbies. However, during the scenic run,  the weather improved and the sun came out. At the finish, everyone enjoyed and excellent fish supper at the Wee Chippy in Anstruther.

Presentation to Dunbar RNLI: 28 September 2024

We met up with Dunbar RNLI to present them with a £150 cheque - this was a donation from Robertson homes at the Rosslynlee Hospital Development. We had put up a display of MGs at their open day and the donation was to go to a charity of our choice. We picked Dunbar RNLI as a worthy cause and we’ve provided the open top cars for the Gala Queen for over 15 years. Thanks to Fraser Watt for the photos

Gymkhana: 15 September 2024

We had sixteen signed up but sadly, four had to withdraw and we ended up with nine ELBMG members and three brave souls from the Octagon Club. I have to say the T-types are good at this sort of driving test! We had six tests, not against the clock, all about skill in driving your MG or judging distances and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We then had a picnic and you could go round the Bus Museum or head for home - while the weather held.

Ladybank Show: 25 August 2024

We joined the MG Octagon Club for the FAVVO show at Ladybank. The weather was unkind but we met up at Royston Goodman’s for bacon butties before the show and still had a good day out with friendly MG enthusiasts. Fortunately we had the gazebo to huddle in!

Dunbar RNLI Gala Day: 20 July 2024

We had thirteen MGs at the enjoyable Dunbar RNLI Gala Day, which was blessed with warm, dry weather. We chatted and enjoyed our coffees until it was time to go up for the parade.  Eleven cars joined the parade to transport the Gala Queen and her entourage - the Gala Queen chose the white MGB of course. Afterwards we enjoyed the day's activities, but the rain started towards the end of the afternoon and it was a wet run home.

Gathering of the Clans at Alford: 22 & 23 June 2024

Aberdeen MGOC had organised a wonderful Gathering of the Clans weekend based at Grampian Transport Museum in Alford - and they’d arranged for wonderful weather too! Saturday was a day at the Transport Museum, with nearly all the MG clubs in Scotland represented. The MGOC regalia van was there, plus a stall selling tools, a raffle and some fun driving skills tests. In addition you could go round the Transport Museum, the Bus Museum and the narrow gauge train was running.

In the evening there was an MG dinner at the Forbes Arms Hotel with excellent food and good company.

On the Sunday, the weather was absolutely glorious and we has a scenic run over the hills, from Alford to Balmoral Castle. Once at Balmoral, the MGs were parked in front of the Castle and we were free to explore the Castle grounds, have a picnic or just laze in the sun.

Many thanks to Aberdeen MGOC for such a superb weekend.

Thirlestane Castle Show 2024: 2 June 2024

The BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle was blessed with sunny weather, so there was a huge turnout of entries and spectators. We had 21 MGs plus a rogue Mercedes on our stand, with a good range of MGs on show - mostly MGBs, but also Midget/Sprites, MGC, GT V8, MGA, Magnette, TF, ZS180 and MG3. It was a lovely, relaxed and friendly show and everyone enjoyed themselves as there was lots to see.

Drive It Day 2024: 21 April 2024

We had an 85 mile run to the Clyde Valley - unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind! We started from the mining Museum at Newtongrange to do a scenic but potholed run to the Big Red Barn (now Errington Barn) for a coffee stop. The Pre ’67 Ford Club, the Rover club and some Beetles had the same idea, so there were plenty of interesting cars to see. Then there was the run to Chatelherault and the road quality improved markedly once out of Midlothian, but the rain got worse. The only casualty was a puncture, which was quickly sorted and everyone adjourned to the cafe for a snack lunch. Then there was the option of going round the market, taking a direct route home or doing the scenic run back to the A702.

Technical Day: 16 March 2024

We had 18 at the Tech Day, 11 who wanted to learn about basic MGB tuning, the man (Steve) who was doing the tutorial and the rest there for the wraps, doughnuts and chat! We admired Steve's immaculate engine bay before he changed the plugs, set the timing and adjusted the carbs - with some input from Dave Mac. The car wasn't running that great when it came in, but sounded a lot better at the end! A useful morning and thanks to Steve for his educational input. Also thanks to Fraser and Karen for some of the photos.

Meeting and Talk: 14 March 2024

Andy gave us a fascinating talk on his racing career, the cars he drove and the prizes he won. If you weren’t there you missed a good evening!

Carvery Lunch: 21 January 2024

A most enjoyable and relaxed carvery lunch at Lauriston Castle Toby carvery - it was great having a private room, which could seat 30 comfortably. Allan presented David with the Harvey Cooke cup for all his work on the website and Tony with his retirement hamper and 'This Is Your MG Life’ folder after nearly 30 years as membership secretary. Many thanks to Martin for organising the lunch.

Quiz Night: 11 January 2024

We had four teams exercising their brains on the following - general and topical knowledge, acronyms (new & old, easy & not so easy), the twelve days of Christmas and a feely bag of car/caravan items.

Christmas Dinner: 15 December 2023

Our Christmas Dinner was held at a new venue this year - the Steading at Hillend. We were in the small conservatory, which was warm and comfortable - there were thirty two of us signed up, but one had to drop out due to a ‘flu type lurgy. It was a most enjoyable evening with good food and good company. There was tthe usual merriment with the cracker novelties, including a build-your-own paper aeroplane that flew but not in a straight line - see if you can spot it in the photos!

Last run of the season: 22 October 2023

Eleven cars set off on a most enjoyable 'Coast & Country' last run of the season, ably organised by Peter. A scenic tour along the coast to Dunbar for coffee, then a trip inland to Preston, followed by a run past the White Castle Iron Age Hill Fort and into Gifford for a late lunch at the Tweeddale Arms. Beautiful weather, fantastic views, some interesting flooding and a landslip, but we all made it to lunch!

Visit to see the new MG Cyberster at Peter Vardy: 19 September 2023

The Edinburgh club went to Peter Vardy at Seafield for the unveiling of the MG Cyberster, the new electric sports car. We were asked to bring our old MGs and we lined up beside a rare MG Maestro Turbo. The Cyberster was impressive, seriously fast, well spec'd with nice interior, well put together and the range should be over 300 miles.

MG100 Ecosse: 17 September 2023

Well, what a fantastic celebration of MG100 Ecosse - many thanks and full credit to all the organisers. There were about 180 MGs, from the pre 1956 cars on the Octagon stand, through MGAs, MGBs, RV8s, new TFs, some Zeds (only about half a dozen) and a few modern Chinese cars. In addition, there were the ten MGs entered for the MG100 class in the hillclimb - MGBs, Midgets and the winning ZR.
Edinburgh Area were opposite the Octagon Club and we had 20 cars on the day - sadly, a few had had to call off due to mechanical issues. There were cars from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Highland, Kingdom, Stirling and Tayside MGOC, the MGCC Caledonian Centre and Young Members, plus an area for individual/turn up on the day MGs. In addition there were stands from Chic Doig, MGOC Regalia, Wheel Lacing, Arnold Clark, SCAA and Scottish Autism. The MG Cyberster all electric sports car made an appearance at the end of the day too.
Your entry fee got you a wristband that allowed you to walk up the hill to watch the hillclimb cars  - some of them scarily fast! The other treat was the two parades of MGs up the hill at 12.30 and 3.30. The MGs were in a group behind a pace car and everyone enjoyed the experience of the run up the hill. In spite of the dreich weather, it was a most enjoyable day.
 

Carhailes: 27 August 2023

We had 11 cars signed up for the friendly Carhailes show at Newhailes House. There were interesting cars to see, plus the Clan stunt cycling team and The Imps on their motorbikes. The weather was variable (glad we had the gazebo to shelter under!) but it was still a good and enjoyable day out.

Run and visit to the Falkirk Wheel: 12 August 2023

A dreich day saw six MGs and a non-MG assemble for the run to the Falkirk Wheel. A good driving route through the wilds of West Lothian and Falkirk saw us arriving at the Falkirk Wheel in time for lunch before going on the barge trip taking us on the wheel, through the Roughcastle tunnel and back in time for a quick coffee before heading home

Dunbar RNLI Gala Day: 15 July 2023

We again provided the open-topped cars for the Lifeboat Queen and her attendants at the Dunbar RNLI Gala Day - the GT at the front was transporting an organiser! The weather was a bit uncertain, but it was a most enjoyable day.

SVVC Show at Glamis Castle: 9 July 2023

We joined the Tayside MGOC club stand (along with several other MG clubs) at the SVVC show at Glamis Castle, organised by Mike & Kay Dennis. Lovely weather, seriously nice cars and friendly people made it a good day out.

BVAC Show at Thirlestane Castle: 18 June 2023

Wonderful day at BVAC's Thirlestane Castle show - glorious weather, friendly people and lovely cars. We had nineteen cars on the stand and four in front of the castle on the MG100 timeline. We then joined the MG100 cars in the parade ring and there was a good showing of MGs for the centenary year.

Run to The Japanese Garden at Cowden: 7 June 2023

16 members enjoyed a scenic run to the Japanese Garden near Dollar, which are both beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed the informative tour, followed by a snack lunch at the good Tearoom and then the opportunity to explore by yourself before heading home.

Scenic run to Traquair House and Brewery visit: 21 May 2023

Our main event in May was the run to Traquair House for their brewery and tasting tour. A most enjoyable day as the weather was kind, the route scenic, the brewery tour interesting and the lunch afterwards good. Some of us stayed on to go round Traquair House itself - the oldest inhabited house in Scotland.