The Flying Scotsman Rally is the premier event for vintage motor cars. There is a definite magic about it, it is escapism at its very best, providing an opportunity to abscond from the tumult of the modern world and drift back to a time when the roads were not so saturated, and life was simpler. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, HERO-ERA would like to extend an invitation to board the time machine and join in with this celebration of pre-war motoring, on the 2025 and 15th edition.
The next adventure will depart into the North Yorkshire Moors and scenic Yorkshire Dales as the route chases the Pennines into Northumberland and onto the overnight halt in Newcastle; then heading through some classic and some new venues into Edinburgh, with the final leg revving northwards to the stapled, world-famous, The Gleneagles Hotel.
Each day will be packed full of fine roads, tremendous company, friendly competition and of course, exquisite cars. We hope to see you in Yorkshire in April 2025.
Do you want to enjoy the scenic route of the Flying Scotsman in your vintage car, but want to skip the regularity sections? Enter the Flying Scotsman LITE; which is designed to avoid the regularity sections entirely, where possible, whilst still providing the same high quality vintage motoring experience. Tests are still tackled, if crews would like to.
REGISTER FOR LITE HERE
The Route
Event Schedule
Scrutineering, Documentation & Prologue - 03 April 2025
Scrutineering and Documentation sessions will take place Thursday 10am – 3pm from the luxurious Rudding Park, Harrogate. In a new introduction to the Flying Scotsman there will be a short prologue, approximately 50 miles, late Thursday afternoon to shakedown those cars and brains before the events sets off in full.
The day finishes off with a welcome dinner in the evening as crews prepare to tackle the much anticipated return to the ‘East Coast Mainline’
Harrogate to Newcastle - 04 April 2025
After the start signal turns green in Harrogate crews will follow the track north, taking in the rolling North Yorkshire Moors and scenic Yorkshire Dales as the route chases the Pennines into Northumberland and onto the overnight halt in Newcastle. The competition will start mild as crews are eased back into the way of things, but with a selection of fine venues crews will soon find themselves in the thick of competition.
Newcastle to Edinburgh - 05 April 2025
The second full day starts with sights firmly set on the scenic Northumberland coastline with its miles of open beaches and ever-changing topography. The route steams into the quiet, scenic and ever-challenging remote highways that make up the Scottish Borders. We will see the return of some classic venues, as well as some newly discovered ones, as crews head to the overnight halt in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh to Gleneagles - 06 April 2025
From Edinburgh the final leg of the journey continues ‘full steam ahead’ with a fine route staying on the eastern side of Scotland and heading north before our intrepid crews eventually turn Southwards and make tracks for the end of the line at the world-famous Gleneagles hotel.
Vehicle Information
- Only cars built pre-1948 or a model available pre-1948 are eligible to enter
- The cars will be split into classes based on age and CC
- There may be some post-war exceptions of a 1930s design which meet the approval of the Organisers
What is Included in the Entry Fee?
Event participation for one eligible car with a crew of two - Driver & Navigator
- Detailed Tulip Route Book and/or other Route Instructions
- Choice of official Flying Scotsman merchandise or HERO-ERA store voucher
Extensive Hospitality package:
- Four nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, from Thursday 3rd April through to Sunday 6th April 2025 (crew of two sharing a double or twin room); Single room supplements, subject to availability and on a first come first served basis. *Single rooms may be in a satellite hotel
- Welcome dinner on Thursday 3rd April, including selected wine
- Evening meal for the evenings of Friday 4th & Saturday 5th April
- Awards presentation dinner on Sunday 6th April, including selected wine;
- Lunch for each crew member, on each of the three days of competition, Friday 4th April through to Sunday 6th April
- Morning tea and coffee on each of the three days of competition
- Afternoon tea/coffee on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April
- On-event luggage team to move your luggage from hotel to hotel and, whenever possible, porterage service so you find the bag in your room on arrival at the hotel, in the evening.
- Two souvenir metal rally plates to fix to front & rear of car
- Two side number roundels
- Finishers’ awards for each crew member
- Overall awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners
- Class Awards to 3rd in class – if there are three or more crews per class
- Special awards at Organisers’ discretion
- HERO-ERA mechanical assistance/sweep teams on-event
- An experienced team of HERO-ERA officials & marshals to keep the event on track
- Results team and Media team keeping your family and friends, following the event, up to date
- Post-event, detailed results book
Need a car?
The Arrive & Drive scheme allows you to compete should your car be unavailable or, if you are looking to purchase a similar model in the future it gives you the chance to get to know your prospective purchase. We have a wide and varied range of vehicles to suit everyone's taste.
Check out the highlights from Flying Scotsman 2024
The Flying Scotsman Rally is the premier event for vintage motor cars. There is a definite magic about it, it is escapism at its very best, providing an opportunity to abscond from the tumult of the modern world and drift back to a time when the roads were not so saturated, and life was simpler.
Images from Flying Scotsman 2024
Entry List
| Driver | Navigator | Year | Vehicle | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Vassbotten (NO) | 1933 | Alvis Fire Fly 12/70 | 3500 | |
| Andrew Boland (GB) | Mark Bramall (GB) | 1934 | Talbot AV 105 | 3400 |
| Bjørn Schage (NO) | Anne Schage (NO) | 1938 | Aston Martin 15/98 | 1950 |
| Bob Cook (GB) | Geoff Morson (GB) | 1937 | Chevrolet Coupe | 3300 |
| Brian Rivett (GB) | Ian Canavan (GB) | 1938 | BMW 328 | 1971 |
| Carlos F Rieder (CH) | Urs Schnüriger (CH) | 1939 | Buick Century 66S | 5200 |
| Charlie Mudd (GB) | Nathan Mudd (GB) | 1928 | Bentley 4 1/2 Le Mans | 4500 |
| Diarmaid Boland (IE) | Andy Ballantyne (GB) | 1933 | Talbot 105 AV | 3000 |
| Joanna Wickham | GUY WICKHAM | |||
| John Pyle (GB) | Daisy Pyle (GB) | 1928 | Bentley 4.5L | 4500 |
| Jose Romao de Sousa (PT) | Ivo Tavares | 1932 | Alvis Speed 20 SA | 2511 |
| Nigel Dowding (GB) | Mary Antcliff (GB) | 1929 | Riley Brooklands | 1097 |
| Paul Day (GB) | Alun Jones (GB) | 1939 | Ford Coupe | 4185 |
| Rob van der Leeuw (NL) | Martijn van der Leeuw | 1937 | Riley Monza | 2400 |
| Shaun Harborne (GB) | 1924 | Bentley 3Ltr Red Label Speed | ||
| Stephen Owens (GB) | 1937 | Jaguar SS100 | 2500 | |
| Steven Snauwaert (BE) | 1934 | Bentley Open Tourer Le Mans | 4250 |
