23-07-2025
Ayrshire Roadrun delights the crowds as annual procession roars through county
More than 100 vehicle owners took part and delighted the many hundreds of spectators as they set off from the Barony Campus in Cumnock.
This year's staging of the Ayrshire Roadrun was hailed as 'outstanding,' as the procession of vintage vehicles made their way through the county.
More than 100 vehicle owners took part and delighted the many hundreds of spectators as they set off from the Barony Campus in Cumnock.
The route took the convoy north before the procession headed south and took in a variety of towns and villages en route to Portpatrick.
And the sun split the sky as the amazing sight of these vehicles brought delight to those who turned out to support the event.
Jim Smith, organiser, said: 'An outstanding display of vehicles turned up on the day with 110 entrants at the Campus car park, plus a few added during the run, so our expectations were blown away!
'At the start point the public came out in their hundreds, Photographers, retired truck drivers, families and many more.
'And the weather was outstanding- and maybe too warm at times- as these old girls don't have any fancy air-con.'
The organisers handed out free water to those in need and the event caterers kept everyone well fed.
Jim continued: 'The spectators were also out in droves along the way. People lined pavements and at a few points farmers stopped their duties to watch the procession go past.
'The highlight for our entrants was when we went past the Wild Swimming Loch, heading back to Stewarton where about 100 swimmers were taking dip due to the weather conditions!
'Our Marshals had already headed off direct to Portpatrick to park up the lorries for the evening where again the public came out support the Run.'
The Ayrshire Roadrun will take place on July 11 and July 12 next year.
The Ayrshire Vintage Commercial Vehicle Roadrun is organised by the where a number of vintage commercial vehicles are permanently on display along with a number of other historic memorabilia. Its volunteers, along with others, give up their time to prepare and deliver the annual Roadrun.
