Great Destinations
Central Scotland
Caledonian Classics is located in central Scotland, just 40 minutes from Edinburgh airport and one hour from Glasgow. Our nearest train stations are Stirling and Dunfermline, both fifteen minutes drive away.
Our home and base at Dollar in Clackmannanshire is also the site of our four star bed and breakfast business, Kennels Cottage. Staying with us can be the ideal start and end points for a touring holiday anywhere in Scotland, Some of the most open, drivable roads in the world, perfect for classic cars start right on our doorstep!
Whether you take the high road or the low road, the ease of driving in Scotland creates an opportunity for you to take one of our classic cars and see everything from ancient ruins and famous castles in Edinburgh, Stirling and Balmoral, to quaint east coast fishing villages, equally steeped in history.
From St Andrews, the home of golf, head north through atmospheric glens where battles were fought to snow capped mountain ranges and famous lochs. Or travel to the pretty west coast and its islands you have heard about in ancient songs such as Mull, Arran and Skye. And don´t forget the famous malt whisky trail!
Finally, on your travels take the time to enjoy splendid true Scottish food such as Loch Fyne oysters, mussels, langoustines and scallops, magnificent wild salmon and Aberdeen Angus beef.
Glasgow
Based at Glasgow airport Retro & Classic Car Hire are ideally placed to explore Dumfries & Galloway to the south or Fort William, Loch Lomond and Glencoe to the north.
Leicestershire and Rutland
Leicetershire and Rutland comprises of green rolling hills and hedges. Rutland has two towns in it; Uppingham and Oakham which are both worth a visit. Slightly further afield are the picturesque towns of Oundle and Stamford, which are both stone. There are several stately homes to call in at with rich history, such as Belvoir and Rockingham Castle.
Northumberland, Newcastle & Durham
Northumbria Classics are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, close to the picturesque counties of Northumberland and Durham. Easily accessible via the A1 M motorway, by train to Newcastle Central or plane to Newcastle International Airport. If you are a visitor from Scandinavia/Holland/Belgium/Germany we are located just 10 miles from North Shields DFDS ferry service (Imjuiden- Amsterdam).
We have a superb range of classic cars for self-drive hire and film/studio work. Northumberland is the northernmost county in England and the most remote. The country lanes and B roads take you back to driving in the 1950s, with very little traffic amidst beautiful and varied scenery.
The attractions are many and varied: Lindisfarne, Hadrian’s Wall, 30 miles of beautiful coastline, and more castles than any other county in England including Alnwick, Bamburgh, Warkworth, Dunstanburgh and Chillingham.
Only just over an hour from the Scottish Border region driving through the Cheviots and Northumberland National Park.
Durham city, to the south is dominated by the magnificent Norman cathedral and is the gateway to the Durham Dales and the North Pennine National Park. We are within 30 minutes of The Beamish museum which hosts many historic vehicle events.
Whether you want to enjoy the fantastic countryside or coastline, plan a trip from Castle to Castle, or visit the many country houses and villages then Northumbria Classic Car hire can help you ensure you have a memorable time in one of our superb classics.
Scottish Highlands
Located in the Historic town of Forres , right on the edge of the amazing Scottish Highlands and the famous NC500 route.
Easy access from Aberdeen or Inverness, boarding the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, also perfect for the NE250 and SnpwRoads routes .
We are the perfect location to explore this stunning part of the country.
Watlington, Oxfordshire
Offering scenic car tours commencing at Watlington through the Cotswolds with stops for swapping cars and lunch in Broadway before returning to Oxfordshire
Weybridge, Surrey
Based Close to London but in close proximity to the Surrey Hills! Events Centre available for large group bookings. Serving the entire UK for Self drive wedding packages with delivery and collection!
Yorkshire
They don’t call it ‘God´s own country’ for nothing. Whether you’re looking to explore our gorgeous coastlines, spend time cruising through our cities and towns rich with history, or tour around our idyllic Yorkshire countryside – we have everything to offer. We are only a short drive away from the beautiful spa town of Harrogate giving you the best starting point to explore everything we have to offer! We have wonderful routes and roads through the countryside where you can lap up the hillsides, scenic views and fresh Yorkshire air and finish your day with a pub lunch or 5-star gourmet style restaurants! What better way is there to discover Yorkshire behind the wheel of one of our beautiful classic cars and explore our beautiful county.