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Classic cars set off from John O'Groats on Monte Carlo rally

News imageSusie Mackenzie/SDM Photography A man wearing a uniform waves the Caithness flag to signal a classic Ford car's departure from John O' Groats. Two pipers stand playing a tune at the start line.Susie Mackenzie/SDM Photography
Classic and vintage cars started leaving John O'Groats on Thursday morning

Classic and vintage car enthusiasts have set off on a 1,500-mile (2,414km) drive from John O' Groats in Caithness to Monte Carlo in Monaco.

The drivers are taking part in the UK leg of one of motor sport's oldest events - the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally.

It is 100 years since a group of drivers first made the journey from the north of Scotland to the principality on the French Riviera.

Cars stopped off in Inverness on the journey south.

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John O'Groats is one of six "departure cities" for the rally.

The others are Bad Homburg in Germany, Barcelona in Spain, Turin in Italy, Reims in France and Monte Carlo.

News imageSusie Mackenzie/SDM Photography A sporty red car gets ready to depart while watched by a man in uniform and two pipers. It is raining and the car's bonnet is wet.Susie Mackenzie/SDM Photography
The drivers are recreating a journey first undertaken 100 years ago
News imageSusie Mackenzie/SDM Photography Three classic cars parked in a car park. They are dark green, bright orange and redSusie Mackenzie/SDM Photography
The 1,500-mile journey ends in Monte Carlo