"ALBION OF SCOTSTOUN" - QUOTES FROM MAGAZINE REVIEWS
"What an excellent book it turned out to be, clean, well printed and laid out."
[Jeremy Bacon, Editor, SAHB Quarterly No.34, Oct/Nov 2002 (Society of Automotive Historians in Britain]
“…a superb history of the company which includes chapters on both the wartime and post-war military vehicles.”
[Classic Military Vehicle, September 2001]
"This great new book chronicles practically all models, including the various MVs... built notably during two world wars. Superbly illustrated with official and other pictures complemented with tabulated data."
[Bart Vanderveen, Wheels and Tracks no.70, published January 2000]
"This excellent A4 size book will surely be regarded as THE work on Albion vehicles. .... a first rate book about a major force in the UK commercial vehicle industry."
[Gavin Booth, Classic Bus, January 2000]
"This book, not to be confused with other recent Albion books, is one of the best books I have ever seen covering the history and vehicle production of a commercial vehicle manufacturer."
[Mike Sutcliffe from the December 1999 issue of the Leyland Society magazine, Leyland Torque]
"170 pages of pure pleasure for vintage vehicle enthusiasts."
[The Scots Magazine, December 1999]
"... this just has to be the book of the year. ... definitely a book that everyone with an interest in this famous manufacturer should have on their bookshelf, even the casual enthusiast will find much to interest them in this outstanding work."
[Richard Wade, Classic and Vintage Commercials, December 1999]
"This is a remarkable book which must be regarded as the definitive work on the subject, and a superb reference book."
[SW Stevens-Stratten, Vintage Roadscene, November 1999]
"It is thoroughly researched, has an excellent selection of well produced photographs, and is finished in hardback with an eye catching jacket."
[Alan Millar, Buses, September 1999]
How to contact us
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| The Biggar Albion Foundation
19 North Back Road Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for membership inquiries, back issues, Albion souvenirs and memorabilia, spare parts and technical information. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for cherished number plate reclamation (assistance with DVLA) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for enquiries about the Archive and Museum. The Albion Club - postal address for enquiries relating to the club membership or Albion Magazine: The Albion Club |
The Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust
Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact the Albion Registrar and the Magazine Editorial Team. The spare parts co-ordinator can also be reached via this email address.
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Photos Gallery
The Classic Commercial Motor Vehicles gallery contains an impressive collection of over 150 restored Albion commercial vehicles. There are also galleries depicting collections from just about every other commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Peter Quinn's Vintage Commercial Vehicles website contains a nice collection of Albion pics.
EVENTS CALENDAR - 2014
The following events may be of interest to Albion owners and enthusiasts
| Sunday, 16th March 2014 CANCELLED, SORRY |
| Biggar Albion Foundation – Autojumble Municipal Hall, Kirkstyle, Biggar, Lanarkshire Contact Helen Carrick, 01899 220968 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Saturday and Sunday, 14-15th, June 2014 |
| Albion Gathering at Scorton Steam Near Garstang on the A6 Contact Maurice White This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Sunday, 27th July 2014 |
| Gang Warily Road Run Starting at Armadale. Open to all vehicles of historical interest. Contact us for more details. |
| Sunday, 17th August 2014 |
| Biggar Albion Foundation - The Great Biggar Rally The Showfield, Edinburgh Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire Contact Helen Carrick - Tel. 01899 205405 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Sunday, 26th October 2014 |
| Biggar Albion Foundation - Annual General Meeting Open to all Albion Club members and volunteers. Meeting starts at 2pm upstairs in the Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar Minutes of the previous meeting will be available to read from 1:30pm and attendees are asked to read the minutes before the meeting starts (if they wish to query them). The Biggar Albion Foundation Ltd Board meeting will take place following a short refreshment break after the AGM. To suggest an item for the agenda This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
OUR BOOK - "Albion of Scotstoun"
| Written by Paul Adams and Roy Milligan, this is an A4 size, hardback book which comprehensively documents the history of Albion since the company's formation in 1899. Paul Adams has been Honorary Secretary of the Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust since its formation in 1967. His interest in Albions goes back to his childhood when he travelled to school every day on Glasgow Corporation Albion Venturer double-decker buses. Roy Milligan joined Albion Motors in 1966 under their student apprenticeship scheme. He subsequently graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering in 1970 and completed his apprenticeship the following year. He was retained by Albion and reached the position of Senior Industrial Engineer. |
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Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more information on the book.
Welcome
Welcome to the joint website of the Biggar Albion Foundation Ltd and the Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust. These two organisations currently look after Albion owners, enthusiasts and enquirers.
The Biggar Albion Foundation
The Biggar Albion Foundation (Scottish Charity No. SC031203) is based in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Foundation is responsible for the Albion Club, the Albion Archive, the Biggar Rally and the Albion Museum at North Back Road, which houses a collection of historic Albion vehicles and units. Other historic Albion vehicles are owned and housed at other locations from time to time, including Bridgeton Bus Museum. The Albion Club publishes The Albion Magazine quarterly. Membership is open to all interested in Albions, whether owners or not. A small stock of Albion spares is also kept by The Club. The Foundation works closely with the Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust, which owns two Albion coaches. The AVPT keeps the Register of Preserved Albions and operates this website on behalf of both organisations.
The Albion Magazine now incorporates the Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust Newsletter. The Albion Archive is available to members and is one of the most comprehensive commercial vehicle archives in the UK. More details on the Albion Club and Albion Archive can be found on the Contact Us page.
The Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust
The Albion Vehicle Preservation Trust (Scottish Charity No. SC028791) was formed in 1967 to purchase, garage and rally one of the last Albion heavy coaches, a 1950 Valiant, and in 1991 a 1967 Viking coach doubled the fleet. In a joint arrangement with the Albion Club, the AVPT keeps the register of preserved Albions and has so far collected details of over 1,000 Albions surviving worldwide. If you have a preserved Albion, or if you discover an unrestored Albion anywhere, please send details of chassis number, registration number and owner to us - details are on the Contact Us page.
Albion was established in 1899 in Glasgow, the second city of the Empire, already renowned worldwide for its engineering excellence. Albion's motto "Sure As The Sunrise" was adapted into the logo which featured on the radiator and badges of their models for many years and helped to establish their identity wherever they operated throughout the world.
