2026 Spring Run – 12 April 2026
A great entry of 64 cars and crews headed to the Moulsdale Foundation in Bishopbriggs last Sunday for the start of this year’s Spring Run.
Those who weren’t tempted by a warming coffee and a bacon roll were able to start looking around the fabulous collection of cars, motorbikes and memorabilia at the venue before heading out on the run.
Under mixed skies and in a chill wind, participants initially headed east towards Kilsyth before turning northwards on the infamous Tak-Ma-Doon Road, although the ford is now so rough only the very brave go through it at more than walking pace. Turning left, we headed past the Carron Valley Reservoir where the wind was whipping up waves and water was cascading over the dam. Heading north again crews went through Fintry, Kippen, Doune and a very busy Callander before turning for home down the driver-favourite Duke’s Pass to Aberfoyle. With the roads getting busier, a left turn off the A81 resulted in a visit to Buchlyvie before turning south again to take in Balfron, Killearn, Strathblane and Torrance on the way back to Bishopbriggs.
There was more time to admire the collection while the judging took place before everyone headed upstairs for the awards presentation by Andy Miller of the Moulsdale Foundation and Andrew Pemberton, RSAC Motorsport’s Chairman.
| Veteran, Vintage & Post Vintage Class | Russell Meek | 1913 Darracq TT13 |
| Classic Class | Gordon Glen | 1955 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn |
| Open Class | Kenneth Blair | 2004 Ferrari 360CS |
| Jaguar Class | David Chaplin | 2011 Jaguar XK |
| Chairman’s Trophy for RSAC Motorsport Members | Jim McDowall | 1975 Saab 96 |
| Furthest Travelled | Alan Sutherland | 2006 Jaguar XK |
| Junior Awards | April Blair
Ruarid Fleming Emillie Heron Marcus Higgins |
Our thanks to the whole team at the Moulsdale Foundation for looking after us. The Foundation and companies owned and controlled by founder David Moulsdale support philanthropic endeavours, donating to worthwhile causes in the UK and internationally. They are committed to improving the lives of others by dedicating time, capital and services to those most in need. https://moulsdalefoundation.org/
The museum in Bishopbriggs is also the new home of “The Old Girl”, the world’s second oldest Rolls Royce, following a move from the Grampian Transport Museum a few weeks ago. This historic automobile was gifted to the Royal Scottish Automobile Club in 1974 with the stipulation that it must stay in Scotland and be displayed there.
A selection of photos by Ron Cowan is available on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rsacmotorsport and a selection by Andy Thomlinson is on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/agt1953/albums/ .