Biffy Clyro are set to hit the stage at this year’s Edinburgh Summer Sessions (Royal Highland Centre) on Friday 21 August, and you won’t have to move Mountains to get there… Lothian’s Service 98 will be offering direct links between Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Highland Centre.
For all travel info, including tickets and timetables, see below.
Travelling from the city centre
Where to find the Service 98
Lothian’s Service 98 will depart from George Street (east end, outside The Dome), with additional pick-up points at the west end (stop SD), Haymarket (stop HH) and the regular Service 31 stops along Corstorphine Road until Maybury.
After the concerts, there will be frequent departures from the Royal Highland Centre’s North Car Park with a dedicated exit route exclusive to buses for a quick journey back to the city centre, where connections are available to Lothian’s late evening and NightBus service.
Please note, with the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Fringe taking place, the city centre will be busy. The closure of Princes Street is also expected to add to disruption, so please plan your journey ahead and allow extra time.
Service 98 timetable on 21 August
Departures from George Street (east end): 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:25, 16:35, 16:45, 16:55 then every 7-8 minutes until 19:30.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre (north car park): 21:20, 21:40, 22:00, 22:10, 22:20, then frequent departures until 00:00.
Ways to pay
Tickets for Service 98 can be purchased on-bus via contactless or through our Bus & Tram app. Please note that cash is not accepted on this service.
| Ticket Type | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Single | £6.00 | Valid for one journey on Service 98 |
| Return | £8.50 | Valid for a return journey on Service 98 |
| Network Day Ticket | £14.00 | Valid for unlimited travel on day and NightBus services across our entire network. |
Under 22s, over 60s and disabled customers can travel for FREE provided they hold a valid Young Scot NEC/Scottish NEC. Ridacards are also accepted on Service 98.
Please note that only the above tickets/products are valid on Service 98 – no other tickets will be accepted for travel on this service.
Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams also provide connections for concert-goers from the city centre to Ingliston Park & Ride stop. From there, it’s approximately 10-15 minute walk to the entrance of the Royal Highland Centre (please follow the safe walking route signage which is posted along the route).
Important: Please note that at this time, due to the partial road closure on Princes Street, trams are only operating between West End and Edinburgh Airport at this time.
Travelling from North Edinburgh
Lothian’s Service 17 operates from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Airport via Newhaven, Granton, Muirhouse, Blackhall, Clermiston and DrumBrae.
Please note that during the concerts the Airport Hotels bus stop will be temporarily closed to allow for the traffic management to be implemented, with temporary bus stops available on Jubilee Road.
It’s a 10-15 minute walk from there to the Royal Highland Centre.
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).
Travelling from South Edinburgh
Lothian’s Service 18 operates from Fort Kinnaird to Edinburgh Airport via Royal Infirmary, Kaimes, Mortonhall, Oxgangs, Westside Plaza and Sighthill.
Please note that during the concerts the Airport Hotels bus stop will be temporarily closed to allow for the traffic management to be implemented with temporary bus stops available on Jubilee Road.
It’s a 10-15 minute walk from there to the Royal Highland Centre.
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).
Travelling from West Lothian, Ratho and Queensferry
Lothian Country Service X18 – Whitburn, Bathgate & Broxburn
Lothian Country’s Service X18 operates direct from Whitburn, Armadale, Bathgate, Uphall, Broxburn to A8 (Ingliston Road).
Lothian Country Service X19 – Winchburgh
Lothian Country’s Service X19 operates direct from Winchburgh to A8 (Ingliston Road).
Lothian Country Service 70 – Ratho
Lothian Country’s Service 70 operates from Hermiston Park & Ride (via Ratho) to A8 (Ingliston Road).
Lothian Country Service 71 – Queensferry
Lothian Country’s Service 71 operates from Queensferry to A8 (Ingliston Road).
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).