Edinburgh Taxi Trade Children's Outing - 17 pictures from the big day out

Dozens of colourful taxis lined the streets of Edinburgh today for the Taxi Trade Children's Outing.
Dozens of taxis lined the streets of Edinburgh for the Taxi Trade Children's Outing. Pictures: Lisa FergusonDozens of taxis lined the streets of Edinburgh for the Taxi Trade Children's Outing. Pictures: Lisa Ferguson
Dozens of taxis lined the streets of Edinburgh for the Taxi Trade Children's Outing. Pictures: Lisa Ferguson

The taxis - covered in decorations from balloons to giant robots - congregated at Edinburgh Zoo before heading through the streets of Edinburgh in convoy and along the coast road in East Lothian, culminating at Dirleton beach for families to enjoy a seaside day out. Here is a gallery of some of the best pictures from the outing...