MGs at the Royal Deeside Speedfest, August 21st 2016
The Aberdeen MG Owners' Club and the MG Car Club were both represented at the first Speedfest held at Kincardine O'Neil castle.
Heavy rain during the previous night meant cars had to be towed into position, but the weather held fine for the event itself.
6.40 a.m. MGs assemble at Banchory car park.
Photograph by Frank Odds
7.05 a.m.: the scene that greeted us at Kincardine O'Neil Castle.
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Roger Key is first in line for a tow.
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Jim Sellens in his Midget, waiting for a tow.
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Fixing the tow rope.
Photograph by Frank Odds
As Jim moves off, more matting is laid down on the muddy field.
Photograph by Frank Odds
Ian Inglis in his MG TF.
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Innes Simpson in his MGB.
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The Jefferys relax behind a tractor.
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Mike and Chris Park.
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Despite the mammoth towing job, the drivers of the Landrover and tractor manage to get all the MGs in place very efficiently.
Photograph by Frank Odds
A lone 'B' makes it half way...
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...but it needs help for the final stage.
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With everyone in place the MG lineup looks impressive.
Photograph by Frank Odds
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Roger Key
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Roger Key
View from the Aberdeen MGOC gazebo.
Photograph by Roger Key
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Roger Key
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Roger Key
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Roger Key
MG lineup at the Speedfest.
Photograph by Frank Odds
Aberdeen MG owners relax in the sunshine.
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Richard Burke savours the sunshine.
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It looks shiny from the front...
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...but the rigours of the field are visible down the sides!
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Mike Park reads hie Enjoying MG magazine.
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Ian Inglis with his TF.
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Gordon Patterson with his MGB V8 Roadster.
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Roger Key, David Lovegrove and Terry Stock.
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The previous three seated gentlement are joined by Ian Inglis, Jim Sellens and John Chessor.
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Further down the field, the MG Car Club have their pitch.
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A very fine MGA.
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The one that got away! MGB V8 among the entrants in the main field..
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MGB V8 engine bay.
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Main field of the Speedfest, with Kincardine O'Neil Castle forming an impressive backdrop for the cars.
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A sample of the impressive vehicles on display..
Photograph by Roger Key
A sample of the impressive vehicles on display..
Photograph by Roger Key
A sample of the impressive vehicles on display..
Photograph by Roger Key
A sample of the impressive vehicles on display..
Photograph by Roger Key
The CLAN bike stunt team does its stuff.
Photograph by Frank Odds