Fans heading for city centre concerts by some of the biggest names in rock and pop can be sure of swift and convenient travel thanks to Edinburgh’s award-winning trams.
Tom Jones and Simple Minds are amongst the headline acts at Princes Street Gardens over the next couple of weeks and thousands of people will be heading for the eagerly awaited gigs.
Edinburgh is home to several world-leading events every August, and the city’s tram operator is a convenient alternative to travelling to most venues by car. Out with the usual seven-minute service throughout the day, trams will be running until 1:30am on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the whole festival season to help you enjoy this iconic explosion of arts and culture.
A spectacular fusion of Scottish and Australian culture is set to launch one of the world’s largest arts festivals, and Edinburgh’s award-winning tram operator is gearing up to make it as easy as possible to get to and from the venue.
From outstanding theatre performances and Shakespearean comedians to street artists and contemporary music, a striking mix of arts and culture is set to take place in Edinburgh this summer. With a seven-minute service running from the airport to St Andrew Square, the tram is a reliable, cost-effective way to travel to and from most festival venues. Here are the highlights of the next few days to help you discover the excitement that awaits.
Edinburgh’s award-winning tram network is planning to help visitors and local residents to make the most of a packed programme of arts events in the city this summer by running late-night trams at weekends.
From dazzling theatre performances and awe-inspiring exhibitions to great festivals and street parties, Edinburgh hosts a wide range of activities during the summer. With services running from every seven minutes between Edinburgh Airport and St Andrew Square, the tram is one of the easiest ways to travel to and from the city centre where most events take place. Here are the highlights of the next few days as well as the nearest tram stops.
Music fans heading for shows staged in Edinburgh Castle’s historic grounds over the next couple of weeks can avoid the traffic and parking hassle by taking the tram.
As Edinburgh prepares for the return of the world’s largest celebration of arts this summer, the city’s tram operator is joining forces with organisers to ensure a stress-free experience for autistic festival-goers.
Kind-hearted colleagues of a former senior tram driver are aiming to support a charity that helps breast cancer patients and their families.
This week, members of the Edinburgh Trams team will remember Evelyn Kiernan, who lost her brave battle against the disease in June last year, and to mark the anniversary they’ve named Breast Friends and Family as their ‘charity of the year’.
Edinburgh’s acclaimed tram network is on track for the coveted Operator of the Year title after being shortlisted for a series of honours at the prestigious Scottish Transport Awards.
