We’re gearing up to help revellers get home after the New Year festivities at the world-famous Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations.
Once again, we will be running our ever-popular all-night trams to help party goers make the most of the New Year celebrations – and after midnight, they’re free!
Whether you’re heading to Concert in the Gardens to ring in the new year with Wet Leg and special guests, revelling with thousands of partygoers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, or making your way into the city to celebrate with loved ones, we’ll be there until the early hours of New Year’s Day to get you back safely.
After 6pm on Tuesday 30 December, trams will stop serving Princes Street and St Andrew Square due to street party road closures as the preparations begin. During the closure, trams will be operating a split service, serving Edinburgh Airport – West End, and Newhaven – Picardy Place. This will be in place throughout Wednesday 31 December, with the road expected to re-open on the morning of New Year’s Day.
From midnight until 2am on Hogmanay, trams will be running up to every 10 minutes, and then from every 20 minutes until the start of service on Thursday 1 January.
Sarah Singh, Head of Service Delivery at Edinburgh Trams, said:
“Free all-night trams have proven to be a hit with Hogmanay partygoers in previous years, and we’re delighted to be able to run them again for everyone to make their way across the city and beyond.
“Whether you’re calling it a night and heading home after the bells or you’re keeping the party going all night long, we’ll be there to help you get to where you need to be.”
Timetables
30 December
31 December
1 January
Planning to drink during all the celebrations? Remember, if you’re drinking, don’t drive. We’re partnering with Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland this festive season to encourage you to plan your travel in advance and make the use of public transport instead of taking the risk of drink or drug driving.
In Scotland, having just one drink can put you over the limit. Don’t risk it and arrive alive.
