As a result of ongoing works at Lothian’s Central depot, the bus company took the decision to throw open the doors of its Marine garage instead where visitors got the chance to look behind-the-scenes at operations in this busy location.
As well as getting see pieces of Edinburgh’s transport history up close and personal, visitors were also treated to a host of events and activities.
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum provided the old buses on display, while Lothian’s brand-new double deck electric buses were also on show, bringing visitors right up to date with the story of Edinburgh’s buses.
9. Back to the future
This new electric Lothian bus was also on display for visitors to explore at the Lothian Buses Doors Open Day 2024 at Marine Depot in Seafield, Edinburgh on Saturday, September 28. Bringing those in attendance right up to date on their journey through the history of buses on Edinburgh's streets over the years. | National World Photo: Neil Johnstone
10. 1967 Leyland Atlantean Open Top
The rain held off for most of the doors open day to allow visitors to sit upstairs on this old open top bus. This vehicle was delivered to Edinburgh Corporation in 1967 and entered service from Marine Garage in April, 1968, after being on display at the 1967 Scottish Motor Show. In early 1983 it was taken out of service and converted into the company's first open-top bus, following which it could be regularly found on city tour work, before being withdrawn from service in 1993. | National World Photo: Neil Johnstone