(I originally posted this on the tram thread, but it either got spam-trapped or was the first post on a new page, and as such got lost)
Be the first family to ride on the trams
The launch of the city’s first tram service for more than 57 years is a moment which will go down in Edinburgh history. Just as tales of the last trams in 1956 are shared by grandparents and grandchildren today, so stories of the start of the new line are sure to become part of family folklore.
And you could have a special place in that history by being the first family to travel on Edinburgh’s relaunched trams.
We have teamed up with Edinburgh City Council to offer four seats on the official launch of the service on Friday, May 30. Our winner and their loved ones will join city transport convener Lesley Hinds, Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown, Edinburgh Trams general manager Tom Norris and other special guests for the first official journey from St Andrew Square to the airport and back.
Our competition winners will also be given a commemorative keepsake as a souvenir of their experience.
Councillor Hinds said: “This is a special milestone in the return of trams to the streets of Edinburgh and we’re delighted to be working with the Edinburgh Evening News to invite a local family to be a part of the occasion.”
To be in with a chance of winning, just write in no more than 300 words telling us why you would love to be a part of the tram launch. Perhaps you have been longing to take a journey since you spotted one passing through the city or maybe you have had a great experience with trams elsewhere and can’t wait to see Edinburgh getting in on the act.
Write to Tram Competition, Edinburgh Evening News, 108 Holyrood Road, EH8 8AS, or email newsen@edinburghnews.com putting Tram Competition in the subject box.
All entries must be received by 5pm on Sunday, May 25. The Editor’s decision is final.
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