Tag: scotland

Knockhill Circuit

Knockhill

If you’re a devotee of the BTCC, BSB or a fan of the Kaiser Chiefs (we’ll return to that) then you’ll be familiar with Knockhill, the highest (at around 800 feet above sea level) and most northerly permanent racing circuit in the United Kingdom. It’s also the youngest of all the current BTCC venues, even […]

North Coast 500

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By now you will have heard of the North Coast 500. Scotland’s answer to Route 66, a 500-mile circular drive from Inverness, taking in some of the countries finest coastline. Images abound of deserted windswept beaches, majestic lochside castles, and above all else, mile after mile of open tarmac, a road tripper’s dream. Unless it’s […]

Hillman Imp

The Hillman Imp is perhaps one of the most unlikely icons to emerge out of the motoring industry during the 60s and 70s. Its rocky road to production and during assembly never really hampered its relatively impressive sales figures.

The Imp was designed to rival the hugely popular Austin Mini and in 1963 manufacturing began. Rootes Group chose Linwood in Scotland to build their little economy vehicle and it’s perhaps this geographical position that has helped the Imp overcome its problems and become a “working class hero” in its own right. A classic.

Cars that take you places

For every car that’s been made there will be a story, or two, to tell. From rolling off the production line to the fifth or sixth owner collecting the keys for the very first time. For decades, cars have been our main and most trusted companion when it comes to exploration and adventure.

Okay, sometimes trusted.

Most owners will have fond memories of a certain trip or experience that was made ever more memorable because of the car they were in. It didn’t need to be the most expensive car in the world, or the most luxurious or even one that’s particularly popular. For whatever reason it added something to the family holiday or long road trip that has stayed with you ever since.