All roads led to Fraserburgh yesterday as the town hosted one of Scotland’s biggest gatherings of motor enthusiasts.
The hugely popular vintage car rally, now celebrating its 24th year, drew thousands of visitors to the leisure centre and links.
The event, organised each year by husband-and-wife team James and Catherine Gray, has raised more than £100,000 for local causes since its launch.
Last night, Mr Gray said this year’s rally had surpassed all expectations.
“There were a few people who didn’t turn up, but with late entries we pushed it to just over 600, which is absolutely phenomenal – we never expected that,” he said.
“We had 3,000 to 4,000 visitors, too – possibly more. I was catching some of the conversations as I was going about and they were very, very complimentary.
“There was also a lot of fathers and grandfathers reminiscing about their first cars, which was very good to hear.
“When it’s all signed and sealed off, we’ll start planning for next year – the 25th anniversary.”
One of the most popular draw this year was the return of a section of a Nimrod aircraft.
Some of the more unusual entries included a 1911 Vinot and Deguinsand motor car, a vintage Messerschmitt bubble car and various military vehicles.
There was also an array of machines representing Scotland’s farming history, as well as American hot rods and vintage trucks.
And in addition to the vast variety of vehicles from different eras, the day featured crowd-pleasing displays by a stunt team, wood carving demonstrations, and a large craft fair, boasting dozens of stalls, inside the venue.