Tour Scotland Photograph 1996 Mini Cooper

Tour Scotland photograph of a 1996 Mini Cooper at Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club near Glamis Castle, Scotland

The Mini is a small economy car made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), based in the English city of Birmingham, and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered a British icon of the 1960s. Its space saving transverse engine front wheel drive layout, allowing 80 percent of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage, influenced a generation of car makers. Issigonis' friend John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the Mini for competition. Issigonis was initially reluctant to see the Mini in the role of a performance car, but after John Cooper appealed to BMC management, the two men collaborated to create the Mini Cooper.



All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland Photograph 1984 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo

Tour Scotland photograph of a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo at Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club near Glamis Castle, Scotland

The Bentley Mulsanne was a performance luxury car which was produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1980 until 1992, though derivative models like the Continental T and Azure continued in production into the 2000s. The name Mulsanne is derived from Bentley's motor sport history, which included five victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1924 and 1930, the Mulsanne Straight' being the stretch of the Le Mans racecourse where cars reach their highest speeds.



All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland Photograph Autumn South Inch Perth October 28th

Tour Scotland Autumn photograph shot this morning at the South Inch Park in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland. Tour Aberdeen, Tour Dundee, Tour Edinburgh, Tour Glasgow, Tour Isle of Skye. Tour Glencoe, Tour Loch Lomond. Tour Loch Ness.
Tour St Andrews.

Tour Scotland Photographs Autumn Colours Perth October 28th

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Autumn Colours in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. I took a wee walk this morning in Norie-Miller Park in Perth. A wee bit chilly, with bright sunshine.

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Autumn Colours in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Autumn Colours in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland Photograph Millais Viewpoint Perth October 28th

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Millais Viewpoint by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The photograph above is of Millais Viewpoint by the sculptor, Tim Shutter. John Everett Millais painted many of his famous works in Perth. One of the famous pictures by Millais is "Autumn Leaves" and these form part of the frame. The cut corners refer to immortality and are reminders of Effie Gray, Millais' wife who is buried with her children in a nearby churchyard. The view through the frame is best during Autumn and Winter when the leaves have gone from the trees.

All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.