Vintage buses to hit the streets of Edinburgh once more

They were once regular sights on the streets of the Capital - and are to come back to life for one day only.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Mar 2019, 12:30 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2019, 13:32 BST

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A Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPLA Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPL
A Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPL

Lothian Buses is bringing out three of its most celebrated vintage vehicles - the Daimler CVG6, Volvo Olympian and Lelyand Atlantean - on Saturday, April 13.

As part of its centenary celebrations, the Easter Vintage Running Day will operate on the service 5 route - between Morningside and Brunstane.

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Passers-by and customers will get the opportunity to see and travel on the vintage fleet.

A Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPLA Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPL
A Leyland Atlantean turns from Castle Street on to Princes Street in 1966. Picture: TSPL

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