Welcome to the Scottish Classic Motorcycle Club
Our classic bikes are for riding…
When the Scottish Classic Motorcycle Club was founded in 1976, we initially operated the Strathtay and Fife areas, but our activities now extend further afield. Although we’re still largely concentrated in East Central Scotland, we now welcome members from all areas of Scotland, and our events reflect that.
The ethos of the club is simple: We enjoy riding our classic bikes, so the emphasis of our club is to keep your bikes on the road, not stored in the garage or brought to events on a trailer.
We define as Classic anything over 15 years old, but nobody will turn up their nose if you arrive on something more modern as your daily ride. Many members have projects that haven’t left the shed yet…
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UPDATE April 2024
Spring has finally sprung; the clocks have changed, the days are getting longer, and the calendar is finally getting busier with events to attend.
It may be Spring but it’s still quite cold at times! The weather certainly hasn’t held our 62 Scotia Challenge entrants from getting out and about – good luck to you all!
Our Treasurer would like to remind you that Membership Fees are now due and, so that he can concentrate on riding his bike/s and not doing admin, should be paid ASAP please. Bank transfer is ideal, Standing Order even better, or you can hand over cash at a club night. The bank details are in the Banter…
This month’s club night is on Wednesday 10 April at Ye Olde Hotel in Leuchars, the first Wee Smokey of the year will be at the Meadowbank Inn, Arbroath on Sunday 14 April AND the SCMC Spring Gathering will be at a rearranged venue – the Powmill Milk Bar.
As always, you can get involved in virtual tyre kicking online, in the club’s Facebook Group.
Side note: If you want to find out about the events other clubs are running in Scotland this year, check out the Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation Year Book – it’s available online and has already been mailed out to club members who were on our books at the end of December.
Our key event – open to members only – is the Scotia Challenge. This involves riding to 45 checkpoints throughout the country, usually involves some island hopping, and even the odd foray South of the border. The aim of the challenge is to achieve a coveted Gold or Platinum Award.
We hold a monthly club night at Ye Olde Hotel in Leuchars. Just come along on the 2nd Wednesday of the month – from 7pm onwards – and enjoy the good craic and plenty of classic bikes on the lichty nights. Non-members are welcome, even more so if they bring along full wallets and join up on the night!
From May to September there is a second club night on the 4th Wednesday of the month – at varying locations – check the STOP PRESS box for details.
There is no club night in December – instead the membership and their partners repair to a larger venue for a pre-Christmas meal, more good craic and the Scotia Challenge awards ceremony.
If you think you might enjoy what we do, please come and join us. New members are always welcome!