Headstart 14+ programme - 2027 dates coming soon!

As we come to the end of Headstart for 2026, with the last two sessions fully booked, we are delighted to offer the programme again in 2027. As soon as the dates are available we will advertise on Facebook, LinkedIn and on our online shop.

Headstart runs on the race track at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford; a safe, legal, and gated off-road space to give a first taster of driving.

Each young driver enjoys 1:2:1 instruction in a dual control car for two hours with one of our experienced and patient instructors. They start by learning the controls and progress to driving around the track, working up to manoeuvres such as reversing, overtaking and emergency stops. The cost of the session is £140 (which includes 50% discount for entry to the museum during the seasonal opening hours).

The programme is designed to provide young drivers (14+ years of age) with their first opportunity to get a feel for what driving is all about and simply enjoy the adventure of being in the driving seat. It also provides young drivers aged 16-17 years old with a ‘head start’ in the lead up to gaining their provisional license and getting ready for their regular driving lessons. 

In addition, we also welcome newly qualified or nervous young drivers who are struggling to gain confidence on the road.

For repeat pupils, we offer progressive learning rather than just a second go at the same thing.

To book, visit our online shop

Location

Rear Track Location – Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

The Grampian Transport Museum itself sits at: Montgarrie Road, Alford AB33 8AE

The rear driving track is located behind the main museum building, accessed via the museum’s internal roadway (see map further down this page)

A older man and a teenage boy sitting in the front seats of a car, with the man guiding the boy as he drives.
A young woman and a man sitting in a car, with the woman smiling while fastening the seatbelt, both wearing casual clothes, inside a green leafy neighborhood.

Our young drivers at the track

A safe and easy environment to learn the controls of the car, without busy traffic, distractions and other impatient roadusers.

Give your confidence and skills a headstart before starting lessons.

Or if you are struggling with nerves as a new driver - there’s no upper age limit

Location

Rear Track Location – Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

A map showing directions to the Grampian Transport Museum. Starting from the A944, it guides to turn left onto Montgarrie Road, follow it for about 250 meters, then turn right onto the staff/event access road, continue straight, then turn left into Montgarrie Road again, leading to the museum entrance. The map indicates rear track gates for staff and event access and shows the rear track area with driving track. It includes numbered steps for navigation and labels for roads and landmarks.