Magnificent Machines
Discover the size and power of magnificent machines!
Our transport event is proving to be even more popular than last
year with a host of great activities, workshops and events planned.
A wide range of vehicles will be on show from classic to sports
cars, sidecars, minis, motorbikes, steam engines, fire engines and
scooters!
Here is a sneak peak at what we have in store:
- Big Pete’s Monster Trucks
- Scottish traction steam engines
- BMX stunt display from Duncan Shaw of The Clan (Saturday only -
see Duncan in
action here)
- Parade of magnificent machines
- Harry Potter’s flying Ford Anglia
- Meet the Concorde, commercial and RAF pilots
- War time stories from a Veteran of 602 Squadron (Saturday
only)
- Curator’s choice tours (Sunday only)
- RUTS (Rural & Urban Training Scheme) mobile motorcycle
mechanics workshop – join their drop-in challenges throughout the
day
- Funfair
- Go-karts and quad bikes
- Gyroscope
- Jumbo inflatable monster truck
- Scottish Archery Centre
- Food stalls.
Our family tent returns this year and includes story telling,
Billy the balloon clown performing magic, the R34 airship art work,
a vehicle challenge and traditional street games.

You can purchase your tickets
online or call our ticket desk on 0131 225 7534.
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Magnificent Machines
Date: Sat 26 - Sun 27 September
Times: 10:00-17:00
Cost: Adults £8.50 / Conc. £6.50 / Children under
12 and Members free! Parking £4.00
Bookings:
Book your tickets online here or call 0131 225 7534
For Group bookings and information call 0131 247 4238
Magnificent
Machines
Sat 26 - Sun 27 September 09
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