Archie Houliston never drove a bus or lorry for wages, it was strictly for fun. And as he turns 76 and is no longer insured to operate council or Trust-owned vehicles, he vows the enjoyment doesn’t stop here. He and his Scania fire appliance will still be regular attenders of […]
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We welcomed Elena Whitham, MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy in the Scottish Government to Bridgeton Bus Garage on 22nd August to show her the work being done by GVVT’s ‘Back on the Road’ programme which helps those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The Minister’s visit coincided […]
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The people came out in force to see the Force and made Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Family & Community Day the biggest and best yet. Thanks to our visitors, exhibitors and volunteers, the magnificent Michael Brawley Big Band, and a special salute to Darth Vader and his Star Wars Scottish […]
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Do you live in the East End of Glasgow? We have a new free connecting bus service to our Family & Community Fun Day on 30th July. Leave your car at home and just put your hand out at any bus stop en-route for a free ride to Bridgeton Bus […]
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The Force is sure to be with you at a top event that’s out of this world. Darth Vader will open Family and Community Day at Bridgeton Bus Garage on Sunday, July 30, writes Ed Bonner. Supported by troopers from Star Wars Imperial Scottish Garrison, the Dark Lord will cut the […]
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You’re never too young to enjoy Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and Amelia Harwood is proof. The 14-month-old with a smile as large as a double-decker has taken her first bus ride…on a vehicle 61 years her senior, writes Ed Bonner. Little Amelia rode the Big L, 1961 Leyland Titan L446, at […]
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GVVT was at the centre of the fun on the annual children’s Glasgow taxi run to Troon. More than 300 kids with additional support needs were ferried to the beach in a multi-coloured, horn-blasting convoy of 120 decorated cabs and our own Volvo Olympian open-topper, writes Ed Bonner. Organised by the […]
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After a period of time off the road awaiting parts and repairs we’re delighted to report that our vintage open top Leyland Titan PD2 L108 is now back on the road! L108 was new in February 1959, registered as SGD10. It was coverted to open top in 1975. The GVVT […]
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The mighty Astromega, one of the largest and most exciting coaches in preservation, is poised to launch. Sir Brian Souter’s 50 foot-long Van Hool sleeper will be star of the show at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Open Sunday on June 4, writes Ed Bonner. Visitors to Bridgeton Bus Garage will step aboard […]
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Happy Birthday Isa! Rewards are frequent at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and we were able to help mark a special celebration for the 102nd birthday of the remarkable Isa Dorman, surely the oldest living former Glasgow Corporation Transport conductress. Thanks to our own Ed Bonner Paul Jones, Joan Flanagan and […]
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