The short answer is they're all different. The long answer is they're all completely different! So many variations of engines, gearboxes, gear differentials and all that technical stuff, plus the way they may have been looked after (or not) in the last half century or so.
Read moreValentine's Day Special Offer
This year we are going a bit loco with a one-off Valentine's Day ticket. The first five couples to book through this website after 9am on Wednesday February 14th will get a whopping £200 off their unique Red Bus wedding transport.
Read moreBe transported
Sometimes it’s best to let the pictures do most of the talking. This is one of those times – the winter wedding of Natalie and Ally, back in late November. Our buses were driven by Tony and Gordon, with Sean and Ruth conducting.
Read moreNumbers Game
Confession time. I’ve never been a bus spotter in the true sense, marking off numbers towards the ultimate goal of a complete list. But when it comes to Routemasters, and other vintage buses built for London Transport during the 1960s and 50s and even earlier, there are fascinating numbers to be had. Lots of them!
Read moreDing-ding into 2018
Happy New Year! 2018 is already shaping up to be another busy one for The Red Bus, and it moves off in earnest on January 6. Our first footers are Emily and Harry, who will have RM875 and RM1353 in action for their wedding in Edinburgh’s Old Town, driven by our highly experienced duo of Andrew Reid and Gordon Stirling.
Read moreThe Christmas Route
Merry Christmas to all our passengers, clients, suppliers, drivers, conductors and mechanics!
There’s something about a red Routemaster that lends itself to the cityscape at this time of year. Especially with the destination blinds all lit up and the saloon bulbs switched on.
Read moreSurprise Package
You had to feel for them. One hundred and ninety French guests got off our three vintage red Routemasters outside gorgeous Gosford House and before they could say nous sommes arrives (wish this blog allowed an e acute) they were charged by a band of burly, yelling, sword-wielding, Jacobites. And the visitors had only been in Scotland an hour.
Read morePark and Ride
This may not be a secret exactly but one of the best things about Edinburgh is Holyrood Park. I still recall the thrill of seeing the elephantine mass of Arthur’s Seat for the first time and the views from the top – the dizzy mix of city, hills and sea.
Read moreOnce Upon a Time in Edinburgh
On November 25 The Red Bus will be back at the Edinburgh Steiner School for another day of atmospheric top-deck storytelling at the Christmas Market. This year the event will feature renowned writers and storytellers Will Sutcliffe, Gillian Arbuthnott, Mike Nicholson, Elizabeth Ezra, David MacPhail and Vixy Rae.
Read moreHappy Birthday!
Ten years ago this week The Red Bus rolled up in Edinburgh for the first time. That was the day I drove RM1353 up the A1 from Newcastle with Clunie and our 10-year-old son. And 62 empty seats – 63 when Gabriel perched in the cab with me.
Read moreRoute One
Welcome to The Red Bus blog! In this brand new space I will let you know our latest movements and share some of the more unusual aspects of running three authentic Routemasters in Scotland’s stunning capital.
Read moreColin Curtis Tribute
The name Colin Curtis is synonymous with the Routemaster. He worked as an engineer for London Transport for 40 years and was deeply involved in the creation and development of what became the world’s best loved bus.
Read moreNews archive
Here are some items that predate our new blog. We'll keep them here for now as they show the kind of things we get up to.
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