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www.royaldeesidemotorshow.com 9 Plans for the first - ever Royal Deeside Motor Show are in full throttle as this exciting new event prepares to race onto calendars of local families on 17 th and 18 th July . Attracting more than 1000 vintage, retro, and modern vehicles local event company Etiom say we are in for a whole weekend of Covid - safe family fun! We spoke to Etiom ’ s Operations Director, Adam Simpson about the event which will be held in the grounds of privately - owned Kincardine Castle near Kincardine O ’ Neil. He explained, “ In addition to the motor showcase, other attractions include the Offroad 4x4 Safari, trade stands and of course the Cartie race - where kids and adults of all ages can get involved! ” Children ’ s Attractions: “ Big Mack ” from Bounceabout Castles Aberdeenshire, the North East ’ s only inflatable truck obstacle course is the first of many family attractions. Alongside Big Mack, there will also be two dedicated areas (provided by M&D ’ s Scotland ’ s Theme Park) to keep the little ones entertained. One area for under 9s and another for 9 and above. Rides include Dodgems, Motor Themed Teacups, Bungee Trampolines, Miami Fast and Furious ride and many more. Making the weekend one the whole family can enjoy, a variety of children ’ s entertainment including a bouncy haulage vehicle, face painting and a range of rides for wee ones will also be there. The Royal Deeside Cartie Race/Soap Box Racing; Teams of budding designers, engineers and daredevil drivers are already busy firing up their imaginations to draw up blueprints for their entries to the Scottish Cartie Association ’ s inaugural Royal Deeside Motor Show Cartie Race. Reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour as they hurtle down the Kincardine Castle drive, entrants will be accepted for separate junior and adult races where teams will literally pull out all the stops as they race to success through pinch point, chicane and slalom obstacles. The winners of each section will go head - to - head for a hotly contested grand finale to decide the overall winner. 4x4 Safari: And for those looking to get a bit more hands - on, Buchan Off Road Drivers Club are set to give visitors ‘ a wheel of a time ’ on their unique, adrenalin - filled safari experience in the woods around Kincardine Castle . Eat, Shop and Relax: A selection of carefully procured leisure, auto and motor retailers will be on hand along with more than 30 local food producers also on hand to dish up some mouth - watering delights when it ’ s time to refuel. Adam explained that their aim is to create an environment that is as safe as possible given the current situation. He said, “ We know that people are keen to get out and about and we are devoted to promoting something positive and fun for the area and local economy, all the while managing every opportunity to responsibly stage a safe, socially distanced event. ” The Royal Deeside Motor Show takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July 2021, at Kincardine Castle, Open from 10am until 5pm both days. Tickets can be purchased online for £15.95 (adults), £10.75 (ages 8 - 16), £37.50 (Family ticket 2x Adults and 2x Children 8 years and over) with Children 8 years and under, going free. To find out more, go to royaldeesid otorshow.com The first Royal Deeside Motor Show gives local families a whole weekend of fun!