Small packages: Mini Cooper helps launch vintage car rally

Young brothers Fergus and Archie Baillie polish a Classic Mini Cooper as they kick off the Classic Festival of Motoring at Thirlstane Castle.

Now in its 46th year, the “best classic car festival in Scotland” features much-loved veteran to 1990s cars, motorcycles and commercial, steam, military, agricultural and American classes of vehicle on display as well as a Family Car Through the Ages theme. The event also supports Sporting Bears who will be raising money for their chosen charity. Sporting Bears Dream Rides take visitors on a ten-mile trip through the Borders countryside in the car of their dreams.