Proud to sponsor Lombard Rally Festival

July 3, 2024

Poster for the Lombard Rally Festival Craufurdland Castle in Kilmarnock on August 31st to September 1st

Andrew Dodds Autocare is pleased to be an official sponsor of the Lombard Rally Festival, which will take place at Craufurdland Castle on August 31 and September 1, 2024.

This will mark the festival’s debut in Scotland, having originated in Bath. At the event in late summer, more than 50 historic rally cars will take the stage, designed to look like an authentic 1970s and 80s rally. These are not just static displays, but actual rally cars in action. Previous champions will be taking part, driving cars, and sharing stories of their time as rally drivers. This event gives car fanatics a unique chance to witness these cars, which are now out of action for competitive rallying.

advert for Andrew Dodds Autocare in Ayr to sponsor Lombard Rally Festival

The Lombard Rally Festival aims to make a previously inaccessible event much easier to attend. Competitive rallies used to take place in forests, which was difficult for the public to attend. In 1977, this transitioned to spectator stages. Lombard Rally Festival recreates this atmosphere, tapping into what used to be the largest-attended sporting event in the United Kingdom. And now, with the event taking place at Craufurdland Castle, it's even more convenient for you to be a part of this historic event.

Overhead drone shot of Craufurdland Castle in East Ayrshire

In attendance will be the exact Ford cars that rallied between the 60s and 90s, the winning car from 1972 to 1979, rally drivers from Sweden, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there.

Book tickets for the weekend, one day only, or even include camping to stay on-site during the event. Tickets are available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lombardrallybath/1176044

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Mother’s Day giveaway with Andrew Dodds Autocare

By Alan Robertson • March 13, 2025

Andrew Dodds Autocare are celebrating all the lovely mums. Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate all the work mothers do and all the love they give. She’s fuelled your life, so it’s now time to show her some love. Enter our prize draw to give her a full tank of happiness with a £50 voucher for La Dragon , a gorgeous Chinese restaurant and Champagne bar located in the heart of Kilmarnock. Head to our Facebook or Instagram pages to enter the competition. All you need to do is follow us, nominate a mother by tagging her in the comments, and share the post. You can enter times as you like. The voucher can be used for a Mother’s Day lunch, but it will be valid for 12 months, so the mum can choose a time and date that suits her best. The giveaway closes at midnight on March 26, and the winner will be randomly selected on March 27. Good luck to everyone entering.