GVVT has recruited its first patron – broadcasting legend Ken Bruce MBE. The man who spins the hits insists he has spotted a chart-topper in Bridgeton Bus Garage. Ken will take up his role on September 1, marking a major moment for the Trust as it seeks to build its […]
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GVVT welcomes the oldest surviving Glasgow Corporation bus to Bridgeton Bus Garage GVVT welcomed Sir Brian Souter to Bridgeton Bus Garage today (Wednesday 6th March). Sir Brian has loaned the Trust a bus from his collection. It is no ordinary bus. It is a 1928 Glasgow Corporation Transport Leyland Titan TD1, […]
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By Ed Bonner More members, more visitors, more passengers than ever and a mighty supply of bacon rolls and burgers which if strung together would stretch from Bridgeton Bus Garage to George Square and back. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust celebrated 2023, its 21st year, with a staggering set of superlatives: […]
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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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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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We have some very exciting news about a tie up between the GVVT and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow’s west end. Through the great work of Nicola McHendry of Cairn Heritage, who is helping develop our archive and resource centre, we have secured a six-month residency in the […]
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A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit us today and support the work of the GVVT. This has been our busiest April Open Sunday on record, with around 700 visitors at Bridgeton Bus Garage. Passengers on our free bus service had 1100 rides, we think some people […]
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We’re delighted to release the dates for our events in 2023, including our popular Open Sundays, Guided Tours, West End Bus Fest and Annual Open Weekend. Please see our Events Page for more details. 2022 has been one of our most successful years ever, with more visitors to Bridgeton Bus […]
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Due to the phenomenal success of our guided tours we are now offering a family friendly version our regular tour commencing 28th December, ideal for something unusual to do during the Christmas and New Year break! The Family friendly version will feature slightly indepth information from our tour guides to […]
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