Can’t wait for the arrival of the Olympic torch this afternoon? Well, here’s a sneak preview to whet your appetite!
This version of the torch was on display at Bangholm Playing Fields for the culmination of the Active Kids Olympic events on 30 May. Local Active Schools Coordinator Ricky Karoyan (above, right) was joined by her Trinity Academy cluster colleague Nicky Wheatley for the big finale.
A great day was had by all, and special thanks to Johnny Martinez from Edinburgh’s Telford College, who with a team of Year 2 HND Events Management students, ensured the festival event ran without a hitch!
For those who insist on seeing the ‘real thing’, however, times this evening are as follows:
18:15 – Depart Chesser Avenue along Slateford Road to Shandon Place
18:35 – Colinton Road at Gray’s Loan
18:40 – Bruntsfield Place at Holy Corner
18:55 – Lauriston Place at Tollcross
19:00 – George IV Bridge
19:05 – Lawnmarket at North Bank Street/The Mound
After that, the Flame will travel up to the Castle for the ticket only Evening Celebration event – NOTE tickets have all been allocated.
On the morning of Thursday 14th June, you will be able to see the Flame at the following locations:
07:00 – Festival Square at the Big Screen
07:12 – The Grassmarket
07:20 – George IV Bridge at the Royal Mile
07:30 – Scottish Parliament
07:45 – Pleasance
08:00 – Scottish Widows building opposite Royal Commonwealth Pool
08:15 – Duddingston Village on Old Church Lane
08:25 – Milton Road West
The torch will then leave Edinburgh and continue on to Musselburgh.
NB all timings are approximate and subject to change.
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