With new Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible movies hitting the big screen this summer, film fans can take the experience a step further and explore the locations that double as fictional worlds with small-group tour specialists, Rabbie’s (www.rabbies.com).
This summer, blockbusters The Flash and Indiana Jones: The Dial of Destiny see the titular heroes chase nefarious villains along the streets of Glasgow. While the highly anticipated, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 has seen incredible action scenes shot around the UK – including a train crashing into a quarry at Stoney Middleton. With a Rabbie’s private tour, guests can design an exclusive, personalised tour to visit the worlds of their favourite franchises.
Described as ‘perfectly cast’ as Gotham, Glasgow features prominently in an opening chase scene from The Flash where the hero and Batman pursue several villains. Design a tour following in their tracks along George Square before exploring other iconic DC locations across Scotland – like the Glasgow Necropolis, Cathedral and Bridge of Sighs from The Batman (2022) and the beautiful Caringorms as seen in the opening plane scene from The Dark Knight Rises.
Indiana Jones is famed for his continental adventures, but Scotland features heavily in this summer’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Follow the intrepid archaeologist’s chase down the iconic St. Vincent Street in central Glasgow, before journeying south to the Leaderfoot Viaduct in Melrose where an intense action scene is rumoured to take place.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 is one of this year’s most hotly anticipated films. Shot across the UK, action star Tom Cruise left a trail of excitement and debris in his wake. Journey to Lewisham to see where Cruise ran on top of a train in an exhilarating sequence, before visiting Stoney Middleton, where the hero witnessed a train crash into a quarry.
See the spot in the Lake District where Cruise attempted a daredevil parachute jump from a helicopter and visit the centre of London to follow the chase scene which was a highlight of the previous instalment, Mission Impossible: Fallout (and from which Cruise famously broke his ankle).
Rabbie’s UK and Ireland tours depart from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, London, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast and Dublin.
For more information about Rabbie’s and to book a private or a scheduled tour, visit www.rabbies.com.
Gamers, gaming industry leaders and content creators are being asked to come together and help grant 200 life-changing wishes for critically ill children across the UK.
Make-A-Wish UK’s Wish 200 Week between 24–30 July 2023 invites gamers to do sponsored live streams, challenges and special events to help raise money to make magical wishes come true for up to 200 children aged between 3-18 years-old.
More than 63,000 children in the UK have been diagnosed with a critical condition and are eligible for a wish. That number is estimated to reach over 73,000 by 2030.
Make-A-Wish UK has seen a 400% increase in gaming-related wishes since 2017, with more children than ever finding solace in gaming whilst undergoing treatment for critical conditions, meaning many of the wishes will go to members of the gaming community themselves.
Since 2021 when Wish 200 Week was first established, the gaming community has come together to raise a staggering £696,000 and delivered over 300 wishes to critically ill children and their families, helping them to create long-lasting memories.
11-year-old Cameron who lives with Tetralogy of Fallot, a heart condition resulting in several heart defects, got a surprise wish to meet YouTuber SB737. After hearing SB737’s voice, Cameron knew that he’d finally be meeting his idol.
“The surprise on his face was the best part of the wish! It was so special because it was something that money can’t buy,” said Mum, Victoria.
“With a disability it’s hard for him to go out and play,” said Victoria. “Gaming allows him to play with his friends and it provides a way for him to escape reality as he immerses himself into the action of videogame characters.”
For Cameron, his favourite part of the wish was being able to hang out with SB737 and play games together. Watching Cameron meet his idol was the highlight of the trip for Victoria: “I loved watching Cameron talk to him and share photos of the day with his mates. To see Cameron so happy is all I ever wished for, Make-A-Wish made that happen – so my wish has also been granted!” said Victoria.
Under the campaign slogan, ‘1 Week, 20 hours, your way’ content creators including CozyGamerKat will be holding live streams with all the money raised will go directly to granting wishes for 200 more children and young people.
Jason Suckley, Chief Executive of Make-A-Wish UK said: “Gamers and non-gamers alike have the power to help us grant wishes for as many critically ill children across the UK as possible, many who have had childhood stolen away from them by their illness.
“We’re receiving a growing number of gaming-related wishes, which we know can leave a profound and lasting impact on critically ill children and their families. ”
Gamers wanting to set up a live stream or special event can sign up to offer their support here and people can watch and support them to reach their fundraising totals.
Non-gamers can also take part and support those children who are waiting for a wish by entering the Make-A-Wish prize draw to win the ultimate gaming bundle consisting of a gaming PC built by Gaming Content Creator Sacriel, a gaming desk and chair bundle, Xbox and a PS5.
And for those who can’t take part during the week, are still able to complete their 20-hour challenge at a time that suits them.
Miniclip, who have supported Make-A-Wish UK for many years, have now officially partnered with the charity and are once again supporting this year’s campaign.
Miniclip’s CEO, Saad Choudri, said: “This is our third year of supporting this incredible campaign. It’s great to see our industry come together to raise much-needed funds to help make these children’s wishes come true.
“Together, with our friends in the gaming industry and our players, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children.”
Rob Small, President and Co-Founder of Miniclip, is a Patron for Make-A-Wish UK. Rob helped the charity to create the Wish 200 Week campaign. Rob said: “It has been a joy to see the gaming community coming together to help grant wishes for fellow gamers over the years.
“Seeing the support that Make-A-Wish has received, I am proud to be part of an industry that is using its power to help others. Wish 200 Week is an urgent campaign to ensure more children receive their wishes in time. I hope the industry will once again help them rise to this challenge and change the lives of seriously ill children.”
Supporters and sponsors who are supporting the campaign include: Miniclip, Hutch, MTG, First Touch Games, Sports Interactive, Venatus, Tripledot and SUMO Group.
To find out how to get involved in the campaign, visit:
One of Scotland’s most iconic visitor attractions, Discovery Point in Dundee, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and, as well as looking at their achievements so far, they are also looking forward to what is next on the horizon.
To celebrate 30 years since it was officially opened, visitors to Discovery Point on Saturday 1 July got the chance to enjoy an austral winter – winter in the Southern Hemisphere – as experienced by the crew of the RRS Discovery that included Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton and Edward Wilson, on the highly successful British National Antarctic Expedition in 1901.
They were also amongst the first to be able to register their interest for the new Adopt an Object campaign – an exciting way to support the Dundee Heritage Trust collection, by adopting one of their objects for the year.
Fascinating objects including Antarctic goggles that have seen the Last Place on Earth and Shackleton’s legendary Aurora Australis book, are amongst the items available to be adopted, with the lucky adopter benefitting from a range of exclusive incentives and special opportunities to engage with work behind the scenes at both Discovery Point and Verdant Works.
Opened by the late Duke of Edinburgh on 1 July 1993, Discovery Point created a new and exciting visitor centre for the RRS Discovery, which moved to her new berth in Discovery Quay the previous year. As well as being an important catalyst for Dundee’s regeneration, sitting alongside the new V&A Dundee as the centrepiece of the £1 billion Waterfront Development, Discovery Point has been the source of many fond memories for locals and fellow Scots.
Ali Gellatly, Ship and Facilities Director at Dundee Heritage Trust said: “It’s incredible to think that in 30 years more than two million visitors have visited Discovery Point, including the present Prince and Princess of Wales in October 2015; astronauts who flew on space shuttle Discovery’s last flight in July 2011; and descendants of the original crew of the RRS Discovery, including Captain Scott’s grandson, Falcon Scott.
“I visited Discovery Point as a youngster and was so inspired by my visits that it gave me my passion for ships and exploration. 30 years on and I’m proud to say I have the best job in the world!”
Last year the Trust opened the Dundee Dome,a stunning, brand-new gallery in this previously inaccessible roof space at the top of the Discovery Point Dome, offering 360°panoramic views of the city, waterfront and River Tay and featuring Gaia, the impressive artwork by world famous environmental artist, Luke Jerram.
This year, major restoration works began on the RRS Discovery. These urgent works will enable the conservation and preservation of this world heritage asset, the ship that took Scott and Shackleton to the Antarctic in the days when that was as unthinkable as space travel.
A specialist survey identified several critical areas for conservation. The National Heritage Memorial Fund has generously funded the urgent works; the original grant or £409k was increased by £1million to account for rises in cost of materials and construction, and costs across the board.
There is still £1million left to raise to complete these critical conservation works, due to be completed in 2025.
Deirdre Robertson, Chief Executive of Dundee Heritage Trust, said: “We are so proud of the impact Discovery Point has made to the regeneration of Dundee but also how it has inspired many visitors over the past 30 years.
“We have had to navigate some very difficult times in recent years during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we are very excited for the next 30 years and beyond and the ongoing impact that Discovery Point will make on locals and fellow Scots alike”.
For more information visit: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk, Facebook (Discovery Point & RRS Discovery), Instagram (@DiscoveryDundee) or Twitter: (@DiscoveryDundee)
Olabusayo’s baby daughter will watch her mum graduate thanks to support from tutors
Olabusayo was in the midst of studying for an MSc in Advanced Materials Engineering and keeping up with the busy rhythm of deadlines, lectures, and lab practicals when she discovered she was expecting a child.
Initially, she was apprehensive about how she would cope with studying alongside the demands of pregnancy and motherhood. Balancing her various university activities with hospital appointments and safety in the lab seemed daunting, and Olabusayo was keen to find reassurance that her needs would be accommodated.
Fortunately, she received an abundance of support from her tutors in the School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment. Olabusayo praises her Module Leader, Neil Shearer, explaining that Neil assured her that she would be offered any help she needed to juggle her pregnancy and progressing her studies.
She was also supported as she began writing her dissertation in January, and she felt that she always had someone to turn to for guidance.
Olabusayo says: “I got all the help I needed. It was so smooth and easy – I wasn’t left to do things alone. It was just a great experience for me”.
As Olabusayo’s dissertation presentation quickly approached, so did the arrival of her baby; her scheduled presentation date even clashed with her due date, but her project supervisor Mark Dorris helped her to have the presentation date brought forward.
Now, Olabusayo’s hard work has paid off as she triumphantly graduates with daughter Keonna in her arms.
She concludes: “My graduation journey has been such a blessing, and I’m grateful for all the help I got from my lecturers during term time”.
Blackhall Library are having an Open Garden Day on Saturday 29 July from 10am to 1pm.
Pop along and join them for a day in the garden filled with fun activities for children, a book sale, knit and crochet, and there’ll be tea, coffee and cakes for sale too!
Tomorrow (10 July) Jeremy Hunt will outline how he will unlock capital for high-growth businesses and boost outcomes for pension savers, guided by ‘three golden rules’.
Chancellor to use first Mansion House speech to set out how Britain’s financial services sector will support the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy.
Measures will mean that more investment is available for high-growth businesses, which are key to creating good jobs, opening up opportunity and contributing millions in tax receipts.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his first Mansion House address tomorrow (10 July) setting out how Britain’s financial services will support the drive for long-term sustainable growth across the country.
In front of an audience of CEOs and leaders from the sector in the City of London, the Chancellor will set out his “Mansion House Reforms” to drive the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy by making the UK the most innovative and competitive financial centre in the world.
The financial and related professional services industry employs over 2.5 million people – something Hunt will describe as starting from a “position of strength” – and generates more than £100 billion in tax revenue, paying for half the cost of running the NHS.
He will also hail the importance of the traditionally “nimble” and “agile” sector for Government’s vision of Britain as a science superpower and the world’s next Silicon Valley.
The Chancellor is expected to say: ““I want to lay out plans to enable our financial services sector to increase returns for pensioners, improve outcomes for investors and unlock capital for our growth businesses.”
The reforms will not only help create jobs and increase tax revenues – which ultimately helps to fund vital public services – but will also lead to better returns for pension savers in the long term.
The Mansion House Reforms will be guided by the Chancellor’s three golden rules. He is expected to say: ““Firstly everything we do we will seek to secure the best possible outcomes for pension savers, with any changes to investment structures putting their needs first and foremost.
“Secondly we will always prioritise a strong and diversified gilt market. It will be an evolutionary not revolutionary change to our pensions market. Those who invest in our gilts are helping to fund vital public services and any changes must recognise the vital role they play.
“The third golden rule is that the decisions we take must always strengthen and never compromise the UK’s competitive position as a leading financial centre able to fund, through the wealth it creates, our precious public services.”
Hunt is expected to announce a wide-ranging package of measures that build upon the Edinburgh Reforms announced in December last year and deliver upon the vision that the Prime Minister himself set out at Mansion House in 2021 – with a smarter rulebook tailored for Britain’s needs.
On the economic headwinds facing the UK economy, the Chancellor will say that there can be “no sustainable growth without first eliminating the inflation that deters investment and erodes consumer confidence” and promise that the government will continue to honour its “responsibilities to those struggling the most” in the face of inflation.
David Livingstone, Citi’s Chief Executive Officer (Europe, Middle East and Africa) said:“Citi strongly supports a UK strategy focussing on growth and improving competitiveness.
“A government plan to reform the pension system to emphasise net returns would be key to the collective prosperity of all the country’s pensioners, while also creating a higher growth, more productive, and innovative economy.
“Based on Citi’s experience working with investors and pension funds around the world, consolidating funds often increases efficiency and improves access to global, diversified investment opportunities, which would be immensely beneficial to the UK, home to the second-largest pool of long-term capital in the world.”
Hannah Gurga, Director General, ABI said:“We share the Government’s ambition to make pension money work as hard as possible to deliver better returns for savers and the UK economy.
“A long-term strategy with savers at its heart and working with the sector are key to delivering on this ambition. We and our members look forward to working closely with Government as it fleshes out its plans over the summer.”
Dr Dan Mahony, Government Life Sciences Investment Envoy and Chair of the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA), said:“The unlocking of pension fund assets for investment into the UK life sciences sector will enable everyone saving for their retirement to benefit financially from Britain’s world-leading strength in drug discovery and development, whilst supercharging business growth and accelerating medical progress.
“We have great science and great people, now they will be supported by greater capital from the UK, adding to what the sector is already attracting from overseas investors.
“More domestic investors championing our growing companies will help them to put down deeper roots here, producing more jobs and benefits for the UK economy.”
Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, the Investment Association said:“The Chancellor’s comments recognise that investment must be at the heart our economy – providing for the financial futures of UK households through pensions that deliver good returns, even in the most challenging economic times, and powering growth by investing in British businesses.
“The recognition of the central role of long term investment is the foundation of successful policy.
“With the right regulatory framework, pension schemes will be able to invest productively and sustainably, unlocking further investment for innovative growth companies, and improving returns for savers by broadening investment options. In tandem with reforms to the listings regime, this will help the UK to become a more globally attractive place for companies to list, invest and do business.
“Achieving this new economic dynamism will require the government to bring together regulators, policymakers, and businesses, to create a forward-looking and internationally competitive investment framework, based on a stable, long term policy approach.
“This will also improve the gilt market, ensuring UK government debt remains attractive to domestic and international investors.
“Delivering these outcomes will require us to strike the right balance between risk and reward and between protection and innovation. Investment managers stand ready to play our part.”
Professor Linda Bauld OBE, who has been at the forefront of public health research in Scotland for the best part of 30 years, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
During RGU’s graduation ceremony at P&J Live in Aberdeen on Thursday 6 July, Professor Bauld was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) in recognition of her extensive research within public health, particularly in alcohol use and smoking cessation.
The University acknowledges Professor Bauld’s continued work on the Covid-19 pandemic as the Scottish Government’s Chief Social Policy Adviser.
Professor Steve Olivier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of RGU, said: “Professor Bauld has made an immense contribution to helping improve public health with her crucial research which has an impact on all our lives.
“This work is continuing with her role as an advisor to the Scottish Government as we continue to adapt and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
“It is a real honour for the University to be able to recognise a scientist whose inspiring research career is dedicated to finding ways to make us all live happier and healthier by tackling major issues such as cancer, diabetes, and smoking.”
Professor Bauld is a familiar face to many people as she regularly appeared on television during the pandemic using her scientific knowledge to communicate with the public through numerous media appearances to help us all make sense of the latest developments during the pandemic.
The Bruce and John Usher Chair in Public Health in the Usher Institute, College of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, she is a behavioural scientist who research looks at two main areas, the evaluation of complex interventions to improve health, and how research can inform public health policy.
She has undertaken many major advisory roles for government and worked with charities as part of efforts to keep public health at the forefront of the minds of policy makers.
Professor Bauld was scientific adviser on tobacco control to the UK government between 2006 and 2010; Cancer Research UK’s cancer prevention champion from July 2014 to July 2021; and adviser to the Covid-19 committee of the Scottish parliament.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Academy of Social Sciences, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and the Faculty of Public Health; and was awarded an OBE in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours.
45 Edinburgh school students are celebrating the news that they have passed the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma.
The attendees at Fettes College received their results on Thursday 6 July and are now heading to destinations across the world at various institutions such as Columbia, Yale and Holy Cross universities in the US. Some of the diploma graduates are staying closer to home at St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow, or at Oxford, Cambridge and other top English universities.
The diploma is only taught in four schools in Scotland and is open to students aged 16-19. Fettes is the only school in Scotland offering the dual pathway of IB and A Levels.
Jonathan Marchant, Deputy Head (Academic) of Fettes College said: “I could not be prouder of the class of 2023 who sat these exams having not experienced the GCSEs of previous year groups to prepare them, yet their persistence and perseverance has been incredibly impressive to witness.”
He added: “A quarter of all candidates gained 40 points or more, with 50% gaining or exceeding a score of 38 points. Four of our students deserve a special mention – two achieving 42 points, one achieving an outstanding 43 points and one scoring an exceptional 44 points with 777 at Higher Level. One student also achieved a bilingual diploma.”
Helen Harrison, Head of Fettes College said: “Our IB results are testament to a great deal of hard work from our students and superb support from our dedicated staff. Our IB students are ready for the next exciting stage in their lives and they leave Fettes ready to make a very positive mark on their world.”
It’s July: a year since we got the keys to the Heart, a year to celebrate!
Summer is well and truly with us, and of course summer often means there is less happening, as everyone takes advantage of the good weather and the school holidays. So things have gone a little quieter at the Heart too, but that doesn’t mean there’s no news at all.
We have splendid news on the childcare front.
Daddy Daycare Edinburgh are opening a new childcare service at the Heart in August. They are providing after-school care for Trinity and Victoria primary schools and will be providing holiday clubs for all school children starting in October.
They have an open afternoon on Tuesday 15th August so check out their website to find out more:
The Ecology Centre is running a seagrass seed survey on 8th July to investigate the reproductive state of the seagrass meadow on Burntisland Sands where participants can expect to further their seagrass knowledge and develop skills in ecological surveying. These events are limited to 12 people each, so register your space by visiting The Ecology Centre’s What’s On page.
For those of you who have been involved in the project so far, there will be a creative social event at the Royal Botanic Gardens on Sunday 9th July. Come along and meet others who have been taking part and create some Restoration Forth artwork together.
Where: The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh – Registration:Eventbrite
Contribute to Heart Events
We continually receive questions about what is happening at the Heart. Well, that may be one question that you can answer. Trustee Norma Johnston leads the community projects team and would like to hear from you. Get in touch with her and join her band of local volunteers who are brainstorming ideas and helping organise events. It’s your community hub, so have a say in what happens in it. Contact Norma at norma.johnston@heartofnewhaven.co.uk
Dementia-Friendly Tea & Blether
On Wednesday, 5th July we hosted a themed conversation over a cuppa to imagine and create the new Dementia Meeting Centre, set to open in The Heart.
Meeting Centres are local resources where people living with dementia, unpaid carers, and families can access friendly, community-based support designed around their needs. They provide a social space where people with dementia and their loved ones can meet others and participate in activities they enjoy, based on their interests.
The event was attended by a group of 12, including volunteers, HONC staff, people living with dementia, and family members. The chat focused on getting to know one another and interest was expressed in gardening, themed conversations with tea and cake, games like bingo, dominos, or walking football, music, dance, and arts activities.
We had some good laughs and enjoyed eating Lesley’s delicious, home-baked muffins. The suggestions from this will inform our next programme of dementia-friendly activities at The Heart.
We will meet again on Wednesday, 26th July, from 2 to 4 pm. If you have just received a diagnosis of dementia or are waiting for one, if you are a family member or a friend of a person living with dementia and would like to join, please get in touch!
We are also accepting donations to help purchase the games and art materials that would allow us to run our future dementia-friendly social activities. For any donations, expressions of interest, or questions, contact valeria.Lembo@heartofnewhaven.co.uk
Thank You Bright Green Environmental Solutions!
The Heart of Newhaven Community is incredibly grateful to Keirin Burns from BGE Solutions for the donation of 12 brilliant new chairs. They not only cater to the different access requirements of our visitors who attend our community activities but they are beautiful. We have already received positive feedback from those who have tried them out, and they find them very comfortable.
We would also like to extend ourgratitude to Fenella Kerr, a member of the Dementia Meeting Centre Advisory Group of The Heart of Newhaven, for connecting us with BGE Solutions.
With all the hot, sunny weather, our volunteer gardeners have been busy watering all the plant containers scattered about the grounds.
Here’s volunteer Judy Gray tending to some of the pots and lovely planters created by members of the Men’s Shed. You can order a planter for yourselves if you contact Men’s Shed in the Creel Building.
De-Cluttering
It may be summer, but some of our partners have been spring-cleaning. Some of them, notably the Men’s Shed and the History of Education Centre, will be holding a table top “sale” in the autumn when they will be offering up the gleanings from their tidying, but they are keen to start de-cluttering now, so get in touch with either of them and take the opportunity to pick up some excess tools, planters and other objects, old school scientific glassware perhaps suitable for vases or craftwork, or even illustrated books, all at bargain donation rates.
Get Creative
If you’re looking for something creative to do over the summer, then get in touch with our bookbinder Cass, who is running several workshops here at the Heart in July and August.
Choose from several different workshops – Bitesize Bookbinding: Exposed long stitch binding, Bitesize Bookbinding: Case binding, Botanical Bookbinding mini retreat, Bitesize Bookbinding: Japanese stab Binding and Screen Print & Bookbinding, a 2-day collaborative workshop with Lorna Brown of Ink on Mesh.
Finally, the next Leith folk club event is coming up on Tuesday 18 July, with young country singer Barbara Nesbitt swinging by as part of her UK tour.
The doors open at 7.30 for an 8pmstart. Advance booking isn’t usually necessary but it’s a good idea to drop a DM on the Leith Folk Club Facebook page to make sure they save you a seat.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and save the date: the 9th September will be our second AGM. What a year it’s been!
One of Scotland’s leading public transportation providers has won an award at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards for an initiative that gives drivers insight into the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers.
Drivers with Lothian Buses have been taking part in hands-on training events, named ‘Swap With Me’ sessions, alongside community members from national sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland.
The sessions, which have taken place monthly since November 2022, give trainee drivers an opportunity to attempt to hail a bus, buy a ticket and board while wearing sim-specs; special glasses that simulate different sight conditions.
The drivers also engage in meaningful discussions about their role in ensuring an inclusive journey, while individuals with sight loss have had the chance to describe their experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the driver’s perspective by sitting in the cab.
Driver’s actions can make a huge difference to the accessibility of bus travel for all passengers, says community member, Sylvia Paton: “This could include telling blind and visually impaired people the number and destination, and allowing passengers with sight loss time to find a seat before pulling away.
“It is also helpful if drivers let them know when they arrive at their destination. Helping the trainee drivers to understand our experiences has really helped to change perceptions and attitudes towards blind and partially sighted passengers.”
The Excellence in Transport Accessibility Award recognises Lothian’s commitment to providing improved access to travel for disabled people. The award covers projects and initiatives that highlight innovation and collaboration between operators and organisations, such as Lothian and RNIB Scotland’s ‘Swap With Me’ sessions.
Gaynor Marshall, Communications Director for Lothian, said: “We are delighted to be recognised with the Excellence in Transport Accessibility Award for the second year running.
“Partnerships with the RNIB Scotland and other such organisations allow us to better understand the needs and experiences of disabled people travelling on our services.
“Lothian is committed to providing safe, reliable and accessible travel for all of our customers and awards like this are testament to the amazing effort of teams across our business in getting it right for everyone.”
James Adams, Director of RNIB Scotland, said: “By raising awareness among their drivers and encouraging them to take that extra bit of time, Lothian Buses is making a significant difference in the lives of blind and partially sighted passengers.
“We applaud their efforts and are grateful for the opportunity to explain the importance of accessibility. The award is well-deserved recognition of their dedication to making bus travel as accessible as possible for all and we look forward to the future of this partnership.”
There are around 183,000 people in Scotland living with significant sight loss.
Lothian Buses has over 700 buses servicing over 67 routes throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
