“Our definition of a ‘classic car’ is a car that is cherished by its owner. This means there could be cars from the 1950’s and 1960’s, right up to current models. We had a car from the 1920’s one year, and we have also had a Tesla taking part,” says Gordon Symon, North Berwick Rotary Club’s Classic Car Tour organising committee member. Muirfield Riding Therapy is delighted to be chosen as a beneficiary charity of this year’s Tour, on Sunday 27th April.

 

The 2025 Classic Car Tour is in its 8th outing. Organised by the Rotary Club of North Berwick, the emphasis is on enjoyment; it is not a race, and everybody proceeds at their own pace. Leaving from North Berwick, the Tour follows a set route through East Lothian to the Borders, stopping at Carfraemill for lunch, before returning, by a different scenic route, for dinner at The Marine, North Berwick.

 

We usually have several Jaguars and MG’s, but we have had Ford Cortinas, Hillman Imps, Minis and Morris Minors too, not to mention some Porsches, Mustangs and other American cars”, says Gordon.

 

 

Charity fundraiser

The Tour is one of the Club’s charity fundraisers, and on top of an entry fee, drivers are asked to make a minimum donation of £75, but many give much more. Over the years, the 7 tours have raised more than £60,000. This year, MRT will be a beneficiary charity.

 

Muirfield Riding Therapy (MRT) Fundraising manager Debs McLaughlin says,

We are over the moon to have been chosen by the Rotary Club of North Berwick to be a beneficiary charity of their popular Classic Car Tour this year. We have enjoyed a great friendship with the Club over many years and are so grateful for the generous support of their members. We’re looking forward to being part of the fantastic Classic Car Tour 2025 and encourage you to sign up!

 

Classic Car Tour organising committee member Bruce Wilson explained why they chose to support MRT,

The Club enjoys close links with MRT and are all too familiar with the great work they do.

 

Enter the Classic Car Tour 2025

Numbers are restricted to 60 cars, with their drivers and passengers, and entries are open now. More information is available at The Rotary Club of North Berwick’s website or from Gordon Symon directly by phone 07702 731405 or email.

The Tour has it’s own Facebook page