February Club Night – Edinburgh – Wednesday 11.02.26
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Brewdog Lothian Road Edinburgh, 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BY, United Kingdom
Social club night to get togther and chat about all things bike and club related.
Venue, Brewdog, Lothian Road, Edinburgh from 7:30pm.

February Club Night – Stirling – Wednesday 11.02.26
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Brewdog Stirling, 7 Baker Street, Stirling, FK8 1BJ
Social club night to get togther and chat about all things bike and club related.
Venue, Brewdog, Stirling from 7:30pm.

2026 SMC AGM – Thursday 19.03.26
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Willow Tree, 14 West Port, Linlithgow, EH49 7AZ
The AGM will be held on Thursday 19th March in The Willow Tree, 14 West Port, Linlithgow EH49 7AZ (formerly The Black Bitch). Tea and Coffee will be available from 7:00pm in the upstairs function room, the AGM meeting will start promptly at 7:30pm.
Below is the Notice, Agenda and a form for motions and nominations.
As well as reporting on the years activities, and going through any motions which may have arisen, the AGM is the time when your committee are voted in for the following year.
In accordance with the club constitution, the existing committee will formally step down at the AGM and a vote will take place for each position. Members are encouraged to put themselves forward for any position they feel they can contribute to regardless of whether an existing committee member is standing for re-election.
Some of our current committee members are happy to stand again for re-election. However, there are 4 vacancies which we require to be filled by members this year, as the committee will be down to critical numbers. Our current Treasurer and our Merchandising Officer will be standing down, although, the current Merchandising Officer intends to stand for election to the Treasurer role. The roles of Web Administrator and Runs Coordinator are still vacant.
In addition to these named vacancies, we created at the last AGM General Committee Member position(s), allowing members to volunteer for a non-specific role in the hope this will be less daunting and encourage members to step forward and contribute to the committee’s work.
More information on all these roles are below and we encourage members to seek nomination for the upcoming committee elections.
Are you wishing to become more involved in the direction the club is going?…. can bring new ideas?…… one of these roles could be for you. Even if you haven’t been a member of the club for long, we need you.
Runs and Events Co-Ordinator, comprises of adding runs and events to the website, either created by yourself, or another club member, or from our back catalogue. Keeping a record of run attendees, leaders and TEC’s. Keeping members updated via a memory jogger email weekly during the busy months. It is NOT the responsibility of the Runs Coordinator to lead any of the the runs, so don’t let that put you off.
Web Administrator, this role will require someone with a bit of computer / web development knowledge as you will be involved in maintaining and developing our website. Our website was migrated over to Word Press in the last couple of years, and has proved to be an easier platform to use and maintain. This may sound a daunting task if you are not experienced in this area, but we know we have members with these skills and are directly asking for your help. And it’s not too difficult to learn, with assistance from the current caretaker Web Administrator.
The Merchandise Officer is responsible for the sourcing and making available for sale, suitable motorcycling related items to the Members, through the existing portal on the website, and monitoring the sales volumes.
General Committee Member this recently created role does not have any specific tasks assigned to it and is there to allow members to volunteer, help out as and when required while seeing how the Committee works in the hope that as you would then feel comfortable taking on a “named position” in subsequent years. Member input is vital to the continuation of the Club and we hope to encourage newer members to join the Committee to ensure a smooth transition from one Committee to another as we move forward. Up to three positions are available.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information on any of the committee posts, please contact me by replying to this email.
As always, your voice is important to the future of the club and we want to ensure we represent ALL our members and take the club forward for our mutual benefit so please try to attend the AGM if you are able to and make your opinions known
The meeting will receive reports from the current office bearers, consider any competent motions, elect office bearers and set the membership fee for the forthcoming year as laid out in the enclosed agenda.
Any member wishing to propose a motion should submit the motion by email to the secretary. This must be received no later than Thursday 19th February. The motion must be supported by a proposer and a seconder who are current members.
Any member wishing to nominate either themselves or another member for an elected (committee) post should submit an application to the secretary. This must be received no later Thursday 19th February. The application must be supported by a proposer, a seconder and the agreement of the nominee (if applicable), all of whom should be current members.
Any motions and all elections shall be decided by a vote of those present at the meeting (and all valid proxy votes).
Any member wishing to vote by proxy should notify the secretary by email specifying their name, and their proxy nominee. This must be received no later than Thursday 19th February.
Motions, nominations and Any Other Competent Business will be accepted by email. All nominations received by e-mail from the recorded e-mail address shall be accepted as bona fide.
Motions and nominations may be submitted using the forms below.
After the closing date a full Agenda will be provided giving a brief summary of any motions proposed.
AGM 2026 Draft Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Approval of Minutes of 2025 AGM
3. Reports from the Office Bearers & any queries.
3.1. Treasurer
3.2. Web Administrator
3.3. Runs and Events Co-Ordinator
3.4. Membership Secretary
3.5. Merchandise Officer
3.6. Chairperson
4. Consideration of any motions
5. Subscriptions
6. Election of Office Bearers and Committee members
6.1. Treasurer
6.2. Web Administrator
6.3. Runs and Events Co-ordinator
6.4. Membership Secretary
6.5. Merchandise Officer
6.6. Meetings Secretary
6.7. General Committee Member(s)
6.8. Chairperson
7. Awards
8. Club Challenges
8.1. 2025 Challenge review
8.2. Roll out of 2026 Challenge
10. A.O.C.B.
11. Close of Business
Please note:- Information about how to renew your membership for 2026 will be sent out via email after the AGM.
Motion:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Proposer:_______________________________
Seconder: ______________________________
Date___________________________________
I Nominate:______________________________ for:_____________________________________
Proposer:_______________________________ Seconder:_______________________________
Date___________________________________ Nominee:_______________________________
I Nominate: ________________________________________ to vote as my proxy
Signature: ______________________________ Date__________________________________

Eastern Challenge Run - Tuesday 31.03.26
2026-03-31 09:30 - 16:45 | Crieff Visitor Centre, Muthill Road, Crieff, PH7 4HQ, United Kingdom
Start Crieff Visitor Centre 09.30 for 09.45 start
Finish Crieff Visitor Centre approx 16.45
Hi all, with forecast appearing to warm up next week, I thought I’d take the opportunity next Tuesday to take in four of the easterly challenge sites. If you’d like to join me I’ll be leaving Crieff and heading through Aberfeldy and on to first location near Pitlochry. From there it’s over to the A93 and on to Ballater with likely stop for coffee at either Glenshee or Braemar. From the AA Box site it’s onwards toward the coast and down to Montrose for the Air Museum. Leaving Montrose I’ll be heading back to Crieff taking in the Aberlemno Stones on route. I’m sure there will be another stop somewhere for coffee / lunch and fuel stop if required.
Good opportunity to get the bikes off their winter chargers and put some miles under our wheels. Google says 215 miles, 5hrs 45 riding time. If you are available and would like to join me, see you Tuesday.
Route here:- https://maps.app.goo.gl/KLGMVdcQwFrs1wfT6

CHAS Run – Carron Valley MCC Easter Run – Sunday 05.04.26
2026-04-05 09:00 - 15:30 | BP Bowtrees Petrol Station, A905 Haughs of Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8PF, United Kingdom
As with previous years, we plan to join a number of other riders at the Carron Valley MCC Easter Run in aid of C.H.A.S.
The day will be a mix of SMC Club run and joining the group ride out. It will start at the BP Bowtrees Petrol Station at Kincardine Bridge at 09:00 for a 9:30 departure. We shall then continue as a group to the CHAS starting point, Three Bridges Car Park. Marshalls shall direct us to suitable parking spot. There is no checking in, just the opportunity to soak in the atmosphere, have a look at the bikes and make a donation to the charity.
The procession, shall leave at around 10:30 heading towards Kinross Services. The route shall be 125cc friendly and shall be marshalled by the police. Hopefully we shall be able to stick together as a group as there is generally no overtaking. We shall arrive in Kinross again being marshalled to parking location.
From Kinross Services, John Hill will lead the SMC group on our club run to the Hayloft in Falkland for lunch @1:00pm, and then onto a short run around Fife finishing at Marco’s Kitchen around 3:30pm.
Approx. route to the Hayloft, Falkland Route here
Approx. route to Marco’s Kitchen Route here
Around 80 miles, under 3 hours riding time (very approximate distance and times due to the nature of the event)
Run is suitable for all.
Run Leader will be John Hill

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 07.04.26
2026-04-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF
Continuing the series of morning coffee runs for this season. Meeting at Dobbies in Stirling at 10:30, with no fixed agenda. This is a social focused meeting, for a coffee and a chat then off for a run which will be agreed on the day with everyone attending, numbers and weather dependent. If the weather is really bad, feel free to bring the car for coffee and a chat.
Point of Contact on the day – TBC

Chairmans Run – Westerly Loop - Saturday 18.04.26
2026-04-18 09:45 - 15:30 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF
18th April 2025 @ 09:45 – 15:30
A westerly season opener this year, along gentle roads, ideal to blow the winter cobwebs away.
Starting off at Dobbies Stirling, 09:45 for a 10:00 start
Heading west on the A84, and drop down to pick up the A811 to the south of Loch Lomond.
Heading North on the A82 for a Coffee stop at The Olive Branch Arrochar.
Continuing on the A82 to Inveraray where we pick up the A819 & A85 to The Green Welly for our 2nd Coffee stop.
On the road again continuing eastwards on the A85, picking up the A84 back to Dobbies Stirling.
Approx Route here
146 miles, approx. 3 hours 30 mins riding time. Fuel available at each stop.
Run is suitable for all.
Run Leader will be Peter Johnson

The Campsie Hills & Trossachs Run - Saturday 25.04.26
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF
Starting Point: Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling
10:00am for a 10:15am start
Distance: Approximately 115 miles, 3hr 20min riding time.
Route suitable for all riders.
Run Leader: Ian Ness
At long last the weather seems to be improving, hopefully this will be an enjoyable ride in the sunshine over the Campsie Hills and the ever popular Trossachs.
Leaving Dobbies we head west on the A84 towards Blair Drummond, turning onto the B8075 Gargunnock Road, then A811 and B822 to Fintry. At Fintry we turn left and ride the B822 Crow Road, where we’ll have a photo stop at the Campsie Glen View car park, before continuing on to Lennoxtown. The run will continue on via Strathblane and Gartmore to Aberfoyle for a coffee / lunch stop.
The next section takes us over the Trossachs to Kilmahog to join the A84 to Lochearnhead. Then on through St Fillans, Comrie, Gleneagles and the end of the run at the Powmill Milk Bar.
This is a fairly short run with coffee /lunch stop at Aberfoyle and also coffee at the end of the run at Powmill Milk Bar if you wish.
Details of the route can be found by clicking here.

Picnic Run - The West Challenge Sites - Thursday 30.04.26
2026-04-30 09:30 - 17:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF
Have posted on facebook a last minute run for tomorrow taking in 2 challenge sites.
Leave Dobbies Stirling at 9.30am. Heading to Inverary direction.
This is a PICNIC RUN so bring a Picnic.
Route Map:

Monthly Club Run – Borders Raid – Sunday 10.05.26
2026-05-10 09:45 - 15:00 | Dreghorn Service Station, 50 Dreghorn Link, Edinburgh
Meeting point, arrival time and start time:
Dreghorn Service Station (Shell)
09:45 for 10:00 start
Head out east on the city bypass and onto the first stop at the Prestongrange Museum. Proceed east past Longniddry to Mungoswells, following the signpost to the Myreton Motor Museum and the second stop. Heading south through Haddington, Humbie, Tynehead, Heriot and onto Innerleithen and the third stop at St Ronan’s Well. Leaving Innerleithen travelling west on the Peebles Road, stop at the Glentress Mountainbike Centre for lunch at The Handlebar & Grill. After lunch, proceed west along the Peebles Road to BP Peebles for fuel. Back onto the A72 heading west out of Peebles and onto Biggar to the fourth stop at Biggar Gasworks Museum. Leaving the Biggar Gasworks Museum we head south and west to the final stop at Douglas Heritage Museum. Head back north to the end of the ride at Aldi Whitburn.
Planned Stops [distance from last stop][time from last stop]:

Shell Dreghorn (fuel up and catch a toilet break before the ride)
Prestongrange Museum [12 miles][0h 20m]
Myreton Motor Museum [10 miles][0h 20m]
St Ronan’s Well [38 miles][0h 50m]
Handlebar & Grill [5 miles][0h 10m]
BP Peebles [2 miles][0h 4m]
Biggar Gasworks Museum [19 miles][0h 25m]
Douglas Heritage Museum [18 miles][0h 30m]
Aldi Whitburn [30 miles][0h 40m] (Shell Whitburn 5 minutes from Aldi)

Lunch: The Handlebar & Grill, Glentress (just before Peebles) ( https://ridersretreatglentress.com/eat)
Coffee: Service station stops or museums
Complete ride will be approximately 130 miles (just under 3.5h on the bikes). I expect to be at Whitburn sometime around 15:00, assuming 15 mins per challenge/fuel stop and an hour for lunch.
A Google Maps link showing the route:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1fEvfqlSmEreKOoi0E1U2mdITOMPI77c
Rider experience: All riders welcome

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 12.05.26
2026-05-12 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF

Strathpeffer Weekend Event – Fri-Sun 29-31.05.26
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer, IV14 9DN, United Kingdom
29th to 31st May 2026 (Friday to Sunday)
A weekend away is being planned for the end of May. Those who whish to attend please book directly with hotel, and don’t forget to mark your attendance on the SMC event calendar.
Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer IV14 9DN
01997 423387

Friday 29th – Sunday 31st May
2 Night Dinner Bed & Breakfast
£289.00 per twin – 2 guests (£145 for 1 night)
£230.00 per twin – 1 guest (£115 for 1 night)
£165.00 per single – 1 guest (£100 for 1 night)
Pre-payment required 14 days prior

There may be organised run to and from the event but there will be a planned run on Saturday. Information TBD.
Partners of SMC members are also welcome, and additionally very welcome to join us on the Saturday run if they wish, or make their own plans for the day (as has been done in the past).
Also, if there are any members who just wish to join us for the Saturday run only, you are very welcome, exact details to be confirmed closer to the event.
Related forum topic for discussion and any questions:
https://www.scottishmotorcycleclub.org.uk/community/members-chat/strathpeffer-weekend-event-fri-sun-29-31-05-26/#post-24590

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 16.06.26
2026-06-16 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF

Monthly Club Run – TBC - Saturday 20.06.26
2026-06-20
A monthly place holder for a run.
This event will be updated when a route and organiser have been confirmed.
If you wish to host or have an idea for a run on any of the monthly dates, please email runs@scottishmotorcycleclub.org.uk
This event will be cancelled within 5 days of its run date if there is no confirmed itinerary.

Monthly Club Run – TBC - Sunday 19.07.26
2026-07-19

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 21.07.26
2026-07-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF

Monthly Club Run – TBC - Saturday 15.08.26
2026-08-15

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 25.08.26
2026-08-25 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF

Monthly Club Run – TBC - Sunday 20.09.26
2026-09-20

Morning Coffee Run – Tuesday 29.09.26
2026-09-29 10:30 - 14:00 | Dobbies Garden Centre Stirling, Dip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UF
