Nithsdale Stories & Wheels

06/01/2023

The scenery of southern Scotland on a bright, crisp, January day is surely one of those pleasures of life. Reginald and a twisty B road near Kirkconnel provide an old world antidote to the rush of modern life.

11/09/2022

We have returned from an inspiring visit to the ancient landscapes of and its people stories. We recommend the Historic Scotland Ranger at the who told the story so well. I will borrow some her ideas!

01/08/2022

Three cars, three different decades and three different interiors. Which would be your choice for a tour of South Scotland's treasures?

07/07/2022

Basking in the evening sun, two generations of our Triumph cars await their next adventure. Amazing that Harriet the Herald was described as 'not worth restoring' when we bought her 11 years ago!

19/05/2022

Scotland has hidden wonders tucked around every corner. A scouting trip to look at Durisdeer Roman fortlet revealed this amazing view. With our first tour on July 29th, we look forward to sharing more of this amazing country with new visitors.

24/04/2022

This is definitely an experience. The winding and atmospheric Williamsons Drift at the Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead brings alive the stories of community and takes you 750 feet underground. Perfect destination for one of our tours later in the year!

14/03/2022

With the age of our cars, it's sensible to invest in reliable upgrades before they go to work with people's weddings. Electronic ignition all round for the fleet to give a more reliable and greener drive. ignition on the right.

31/12/2021

We enjoyed meeting The Time Bandits and their recreation of Napeonic troops at Sanquhar the other day and look forward to working with them on some new tour ideas in 2022!

13/12/2021

Gift vouchers are available from us for the classic car fan in your life. Memory Lane Rides start from £25.

25/11/2021

25/11/2021

Autumn road test and a stop for photos at the wonderful little red church on the Dalswinton Estate near Dumfries. Our cars benefit from weekly attention and servicing.

18/11/2021

Do you remember when family cars looked like this inside? Our 1953 Triumph Mayflower is available for memory lane rides and birthday treats in 2022. Prices start from £25. Gift vouchers available.

18/11/2021

10/11/2021

We are pleased to announce that we are now a business champion for the Galloway National Park Association, who are campaigning to create a new National Park in Galloway. This move will undoubtedly help protect precious environment but also preserve heritage. Galloway would be a great location for a third National Park in Scotland.

04/11/2021

Our recent visit to The Famous Blacksmiths at Gretna coincided with the marriage of this happy couple, Jen & Lester, who are lovers of Forties style. Reginald perfectly matched the mood. Congratulations to the happy couple!

02/11/2021

Wedding cars don't have to be limos. If you are a fan of 60s Triumphs, then Harriet the Herald might be the character transport for you. The story of Harriet's ten year restoration will appear on our new website later this week.

30/10/2021

Now widely regarded as a retro classic, the Rover 75 has a lot to offer as a wedding car. Ruby, our 2002 V6, is a serene place to be on your special day.

28/10/2021

We are really delighted that the Editorial team at Tie The Knot magazine have asked us to contribute to the transport feature in their next edition and we have really enjoyed working with them. Looking forward to further showcasing our services that are available for 2022.

22/10/2021

Auchen Castle bathes in the Autumn sunlight yesterday. We look forward to providing tour and wedding services to guests staying here and other wonderful locations in Dumfries and Galloway from 2022.

17/10/2021

We are sampling these wonderful little cakes made by in Dumfries. They will be provided to our happy couples with a free bottle of wine or champagne as part of our wedding service.

15/10/2021

How do you want to arrive? We can get you to your wedding with style and character. Our authentically restored classic cars will make your day a little more unique.

13/10/2021

Tunnel of light. Busy preparing for a photoshoot tomorrow with the help of our light boards, a technique I learnt from my previous work in JLR car plants. Let's me see the imperfections and minimises shadow.

13/10/2021

We loved our visit to Ellisland Farm yesterday to discuss our future Robert Burns tours. Pictured is the desk where he did so much of his work and the view he would enjoyed. So atmospheric.

07/10/2021

Our 1953 Triumph Mayflower was likened to a baby Daimler back in the day and its a rare sight on British roads. Ours lived its entire life in the same Norfolk village until it came into our ownership in 2020.

04/10/2021

All our cars come with an authentic period picnic set to make our bespoke picnics, provided in association with MML Tasty Treats, that little bit unique.

02/10/2021

Reginald meets Hunter. We loved visiting Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum today to explore the wonderful exhibits our guests will see on our Wings & Steam tours. Two great examples meet in the car park. Many thanks to Peter Harrison.

02/10/2021

Ready to go. No sat nav here as we go back to the 1940s on our bespoke tours of

25/09/2021

Learning our stuff. Exploring the wonderful Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum as we get the knowledge, ready for our 2022 tours

20/09/2021

First prize in the Oaktree Animal Charity Christmas Draw on December 21st 2021 will be one of our classic car tours of key attractions in Dumfries & Galloway. The tour will be including talks by local experts and opportunities to experience the history and stories of this wonderful area. The tour is worth £400 and we hope to raise vital funds for Oaktree's work.

19/09/2021