Bo'ness, near Edinburgh, was the venue for a fantastic feast of motorsport at the weekend.

The Boness Revival Speed Hillclimb was the event that brought speed hill climbing back to the historic and imposing Kinneil House.

It attracted some of the most iconic and competitive cars in the world.

Generally, eligible historic cars have to be built before 1974, although many have been competing since the 1920s with some from an even earlier period.

David Smith, of Branthwaite, shared the 1929 Alvis 12/70 with its 1842cc engine with his dad Ian, of Harrington. 

Another Harrington resident John Hunter was racing his 1936 Riley TT special, this car having a slightly smaller engine size of 1454cc. 

Branthwaite driver Keith Thomas was competing as usual in his even smaller 1172cc supercharged Buckler which was built in 1953, although most mechanical parts on the car originate from the old fashioned Ford Pops which date from the 1930/40s era.

Maryport driver Marcus Bewley had a big power advantage in his Triumph GT6 with a special 2530cc engine, while Chris Spencer, the ex-microlight pilot from Lamplugh, had 1300cc of 1960s VW Beetle power in his Scarab Formula Vee racing car. 

Frazer Nash exponent Dick Smith, of Lorton, hadn’t yet rebuilt his engine after a blow up but was there to support his son Adam who also races a similar Frazer Nash.

The event attracted well over 10,000 spectators.

M-Sport boss Malcolm Wilson kindly agreed to loan the ex-Colin McRae Safari Rally-winning Ford Focus WRC car. 

This attraction alone must have pulled in many spectators keen to get up close to their local hero’s car, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident several years ago. He lived nearby in Lanark.

Other Cumbrians were supporting or helping various drivers, many more made the trip just to enjoy the varied selection of cars that were competing or displayed in the show.

Jaguars featured heavily. The ex-Jim Clark Ecurie Ecosse D type and several E types were competing as was a big Jag XJ Coupe. 

Other cars included Austin 7s, Lagonda, Aston Martin, GN, MG, Austin Healey, Lotus, Sunbeam, Marcos, AC Cobra, Porsche and Triumph. Stanguellini and Connaught racing cars were competing as well as several hillclimb one-off specials built by enthusiasts usually with very limited facilities.

Competition over the two days was fierce but always friendly. Each driver aims to race up the hill as fast as possible and, although there were a few minor excursions into the straw bales, safety is paramount and full medical and rescue services are on hand to ensure spectators and competitors are well looked after.

Local Cumbrians clinched three first-place awards in their various classes but as the MG and Triumph cars always have a close battle for marque honours, Marcus Bewley was pleased to have put up faster times than all the MGBs entered.

David Smith also put up faster times than the full race MGB and so did the Buckler of Keith Thomas, so the Cumbrians were pleased with each of their performances.