Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Although Edinburgh Trams may still be confined to running between the Airport and West End – latest estimates from the Council suggest the end of August at the earliest for a reopening of Princes Street – it will still be … Continue reading →

It has now been over three weeks since trams last run along Princes Street and on to Newhaven following a major fire in the former Debenhams building which caused major structural damage. And the latest update from the City of … Continue reading →

Although we may not have got the usual Royal Highland Show on an Edinburgh tram this year another regular advertiser has returned with 252 receiving a partial advertising livery for the Edinburgh International Festival.

Saturday 18th July 2026 will see Scotland’s rugby team return to Murrayfield Stadium as they take on Fiji in a match which is part of the Nations Championship, and to help get fans to the match Edinburgh Trams will be … Continue reading →

As we reported a few days, Edinburgh Trams have been operating a reduced service since the start of Thursday 9th July 2026 after a big fire in the former Debenhams store on Princes Street. The road has remained closed ever … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Trams 267 has now received its 14th different advert (and second full wrap) with a design for Irn Bru, the latest quintessential Scottish brand to choose the trams to promote their goods. You won’t be able to miss the … Continue reading →

Cllr Jane Meagher, who is Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, has promised an investigation into the severance package given to the former Managing Director of Edinburgh Trams when he left his role in January.

The latest “A trip to…” goes to Edinburgh Trams with a small selection of images taken around Princes Street tramstop on 19th May 2026. Roy Calderwood with the photos.

A consultation into plans for extending the Edinburgh Trams system from Granton in the north to the BioQuarter and beyond took place between August and November 2025. Opinions were sought on the often controversial plans – thanks in no small … Continue reading →

The past week has seen another couple of new adverts appear on trams in Edinburgh with both 252 and 259 receiving new full vinyl wraps. The two advertisers on the trams are the Scotland national football team and Graham’s Family … Continue reading →

It may come as a surprise to some of you but 31st May will be the 12th anniversary of Edinburgh Trams with the very first public services having operated on the initial line between Edinburgh Airport and York Place on … Continue reading →

Another tram which seems to have advertised C R Smith for a very long time has a new look with 253 now carrying a full wrap for Loganair. The change of advert came earlier in May 2026, bringing an end … Continue reading →

A 19-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a tram on Leith Walk at around 0850 on Sunday 24th May 2026. The collision happened between the McDonald Road and Balfour Street stops close … Continue reading →

Launching on 19th May 2025, the Tap-on, Tap-off (known as ToTo) way of paying for travel on Edinburgh Trams has now reached a significant milestone – its first anniversary.

In this article we feature photos of Edinburgh Trams 271 both inside and out as it stands at the Newhaven terminus. The tram retains its advert for Emirates which was added in June 2025 – one of ten such ads … Continue reading →

An out of court settlement has been reached between the City of Edinburgh Council and DLA Piper over the legal advice the former received during the original tram project. But the terms of the agreement mean that the exact amount … Continue reading →

All 27 trams – plus support vehicles – in Edinburgh are set to carry emergency bandage kits as part of a joint initiative with charity RAPAID Emergency Bandages.