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Commemorative coaster given to each entrant in 2008

Your Invitation & Entry Form

Invitation to Car Club Secretaries

Traders Details & Application Forms

Autojumblers Information & Application Forms

Craft Fair Stallholders Information & Application Form

007's Aston Martin DB5

- The Many Attractions at -
Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle

- Centuries of Living History -
- Incomparable Plasterwork Ceilings -
- Woodland Walk and Picnic Tables -
- Children's Adventure Playground -
- Fantastic Historic Toy Collection -
- Children's Dressing Up Chest -
- Tea Room and Gift Shop -
Location Lauder
All roads lead to Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders on the 31st May and 1st June 2008 for the 36th annual running of the B.V.A.C. Motoring Extravaganza.    We are pleased that our major annual event will be held again at this spectacular venue with its magnificent backdrop of Thirlestane Castle.   Over 800 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles are expected in the "Open" concours classes together with some 500 vehicles gathered at over forty "Club" stands. We also welcome the return of the Sporting Bears Motor Club who will be putting on Dream Rides in a range of classic and modern sportscars.    Click here to see Poster

Thirlestane Castle stands at Lauder on the A68 trunk road just 28 miles South of Edinburgh and 68 miles North of Newcastle.    On the 1st June, Thirlestane Castle will be open to all attending the show at special reduced charges.

Free Parking Children Go Free! Admission Price - £6
VISITORS:   Aim to arrive around 11-00am.   Buy a Souvenir Programme and wander round the exhibits.   Alternatively, stroll through the grounds, visit the Craft Fair and for a concessionary entry fee, take a tour of the Castle, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland.    Special Displays and other attractions on the day will be announced over the Public Address System.

EXHIBITORS:   First time entrants - 'Click' the   ENTRANT   button for further details and to gain access to either a 'Print Friendly' Entry Form or, available for the first time this year, an 'Online' Entry Form.   ONLINE ENTRY FORM     Entering our event couldn't be easier!   Classes exist for all types of Veteran, Vintage, Post-Vintage & Classic Vehicles up to 1984.   Also, a class exists for 'Interesting Vehicles' manufactured up to the present day.   So why not give it a try?   Previous extravaganza entrants should, by now, have received an Entry Form through the post.

CAR CLUB SECRETARIES:   An invitation awaits your club to participate in the 2008 Extravaganza at Thirlestane Castle.   Please 'Click' on the   CAR CLUBS   button to obtain further information and to access an application form.

MOTOR TRADERS:   Why not take a stand at this year's gathering of old vehicle enthusiasts together with a few thousand visitors? Just 'Click' the   TRADE STANDS   button to promote your business and to have a relaxing and possibly rewarding day at this prestigious event.

AUTOJUMBLERS:   Click the   AUTOJUMBLE   button to see the Trade Stand & Autojumble Information Sheet and to access an Application Form.

CRAFT FAIR STALLHOLDERS:   Click the   CRAFT FAIR   button to see the Stallholders Information Sheet, which incorporates a 'Print Friendly' Application Form.   Additional information such as Camping,  Caravanning & Other requirements can be seen by simply clicking the   TRADE STANDS   button and then you can navigate to the Stallholders Information Sheet from that page.


Use the drop-down box below to navigate to other pages including the Websites of our Main Sponsors and to see the  TROPHY WINNERS LIST 2008



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The 2008 Rally Field