Edinburgh's history is coming out of lockdown with Bright Bus Tours
Bright Bus Tours are relaunching back into service after lockdown and are coming back brighter than ever with an enhanced offering.
Edinburgh’s history is ready to make up for lost time as the city’s iconic characters are transported back home on-board Bright Bus Tours.
The not-boring bus tour has returned and is back on the road from Thursday, 27th May, 2021 with a brand new offering.
You may have spotted some ghostly clues illuminating the capital city’s famous landmarks, hinting that your ticket to brighter days is finally here.
After months of waiting, and with Edinburgh’s historical figures finding themselves stuck in lockdown at Bright Bus Tours HQ, the day has finally come to get back to what they do best.
Mary, Queen of Scots, has finally had her long-awaited haircut, Greyfriars Bobby is fitter than ever after so many lockdown walks, John Knox is back home after a lockdown stay with his extended bubble. The knight has been dropped to resume his duties guarding Edinburgh Castle.
During lockdown, a mysterious new naval figure also appeared to expand the Bright Bus team and has been dreaming ever since of returning to the water on board the Royal Yacht Britannia. This figure marks a new era for the Bright Bus team as they relaunch with the maiden voyage of the new Britannia Tour.
Bright Bus Tours is back and brighter than ever.
Tony Stewart, Tour Manager for Bright Bus Tours, said: “It is an unbelievably exciting time for everyone at Bright Bus as we emerge better than ever from lockdown. Lockdown has been a huge challenge for everyone involved, and our people have been desperate to get back to doing what they love and showing off our wonderful capital city to the world.
“This has been a difficult year for everyone, but we have taken the time to improve our offering and are really excited to come back bigger, better and brighter than ever before with an expanded offering.
"By launching a second tour, it allows us to squeeze in even more of the city’s rich culture and offers our customers best hop on, hop off experience of the capital. We look forward to working with a host of partners to deliver the best possible experience and welcoming the world on board."
Haven’t you heard? Arthur no longer has the best seat in town.
Passengers can choose between our original city tour taking in sights of Edinburgh Castle, the historic royal mile and soak up the culture of Grassmarket.
Or board instead, our new Britannia tour for a taste of the royal treatment, stopping at the Royal Yacht Britannia, Royal Botanic Garden and end with a tipple served by our friends at the Holyrood Distillery.
Can’t decide? Why should you!
Why not combine both tours with our Two-Tour ticket available for 24 or 48 hours at a time.
To book your tickets now or to find out more, check out our website: www.BrightBusTours.com
Notes to editors
If you or any of your editorial team would like to arrange some complimentary tickets to come and experience the tour for yourselves, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and we would love to host you for the day.
About Bright Bus:
Bright Bus Tours appeared on the growing Edinburgh Tour market scene in summer 2019. A new brand that was genuine, engaging and authentic but with a personality that clearly distinguished itself from our Parent Company, First Scotland East.
Introducing ‘The not boring bus tour’ – a new open top tour service in Scotland’s Capital. Bright Bus is the result of an enormous team effort to create a brand-new venture in time for the peak Summer season.
An effort of over 300 litres of paint, 1200 seats and cushions retrimmed, 800 V6E commentary systems installed, 2400 metres of cable fitted – and all but two lunch breaks missed. A project born from the First Bus Scotland team spanning every department to deliver this daring project in just 90 days from concept to launch