Today, a special ceremony is set to mark the completion of a project that’ll see Edinburgh’s entire fleet of 27 trams equipped with defibrillators.

As part of a pioneering partnership with St John Scotland, the city’s tramway became the first in the UK to carry the life-saving devices when they were installed in the core fleet of operational trams.

Due to the redevelopment of Tynecastle Stadium, several Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures are to be played at BT Murrayfield Stadium. 

The following upcoming fixtures will be played at BT Murrayfield:

• Saturday 21st October 2017: Hearts v St Johnstone (3pm kick off)
• Saturday 28th October 2017: Hearts v Rangers (12.30pm kick off)

Travelling on Edinburgh Trams

Edinburgh Trams will be running special ‘bike only’ trams in support of Scotland’s largest annual cycling event, which returns on Sunday, September 10.

Anyone taking part in Pedal for Scotland who has pre-purchased a ‘Tram Transport’ wristband can take advantage of the additional, non-stop services between Haymarket and Ingliston Park & Ride before and after a packed programme of cycling challenges.

We are celebrating our busiest ever month after recording over half a million customer journeys during the city’s festival season worth over £1 million in revenue.

At peak times, additional services were introduced between the airport and the West End to keep up with demand, whilst overnight trams on Saturdays proved a particular hit with thousands of festival-goers.

Dean Anderson, Edinburgh Trams Customer Experience Manager, explained:

Edinburgh’s festival season draws to a spectacular close next week with a breath-taking fireworks display that’s set to attract huge crowds for an evening of dramatic pyrotechnics and stirring music.

Every year the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert draws around 250,000 spectators and 2017’s event looks set to be as popular as ever, featuring the Scottish Chamber Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous ballet music accompanied by exquisite dancing fireworks.

Edinburgh Trams has announced its first ever commercial partnership with CR Smith.

The two-year deal will see 18 of Edinburgh Trams’ 27 fleet wrapped in a highly visual campaign that aims to promote a ‘Window to Scotland’ and the breadth of CR Smith’s customer base across the country.

The inaugural advertising deal was negotiated by a unique city partnership between Marketing Edinburgh, Transport for Edinburgh (TfE) and Edinburgh Trams, on behalf of City of Edinburgh Council.

Our new ticket offer looks set to prove a hit with tourists who can now enjoy a range of exclusive discounts across the city while benefiting from the flexibility of an open ended airport return ticket.

We have teamed up with more than 20 partners to offer holders of the new ‘Edinburgh Ticket’ great savings at food outlets, shops, tourist attractions and accommodation around Edinburgh and the Lothians.            

An epic outdoor experience, ‘Bloom’ will combine public artwork, animation, lighting and music to mark the launch of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, and the city’s tramway is giving away tickets for the spectacular event.

On Friday and Saturday (August 4 and 5), Bloom will transform St Andrew Square into a magical night garden, and followers of Edinburgh Trams on social media have a chance of enjoying the best views, whilst avoiding the queues, with advance tickets.

Dean Anderson, Edinburgh Trams Customer Experience Manager, explained:

As festival fever takes hold in Edinburgh, the city’s tramway is set to launch round-the-clock services at weekends.

Saturday nights during August will see trams running from approximately every 30 minutes between midnight and 5.30am on Sunday morning so festival-goers can make the most of a packed programme of events that’s set to attract visitors from across the world.

Some of the biggest names in pop will be taking to the stage at Edinburgh Castle from this weekend, and the tram is standing by to make sure fans don’t miss out on seeing their idols.

As part of celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album, Wet Wet Wet will kick off the first of three concerts at the Castle on Saturday (July 15). The following Tuesday (July 18), Olly Murs will perform there as part of his UK summer tour.