{"id":172787,"date":"2025-06-10T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/172787\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:15:12","slug":"famous-edinburgh-taxi-outing-heads-through-city-as-children-ferried-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/172787\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous Edinburgh Taxi Outing heads through city as children ferried in style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edinburgh taxi <\/a>drivers brought a splash of colour to the streets of the city on Tuesday morning<\/p>\n

The event <\/a>has been running since 1947, and sees children with life-altering disabilities and terminal illnesses ferried around in style. Drivers <\/a>go all out decorating their vehicles, with prizes for the most impressive.<\/p>\n

Bright balloons and flowing ribbons made their way through the capital, after leaving Edinburgh Zoo at 10am. The colourful cabs headed through the city centre and on to Musselburgh and through Prestonpans, finishing up at Archerfield Walled Garden in Dirleton.<\/p>\n

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Those coming to watch the parade of taxis were urged to bring water pistols. Judges awarded prizes for best float taxi, best balloon taxi, best fancy dressed driver and best fancy dressed child.<\/p>\n

Kids enjoy a ‘fun-filled afternoon’ at Archerfield, before returning home at around 4pm. Keith from Central Taxis took home some awards for his cab on Tuesday, with an impressive unicorn display – as he dressed as Where’s Wally.<\/p>\n

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Some of the colourful cabs at Edinburgh Zoo before heading off -Credit:Central Taxis Edinburgh<\/p>\n

Posting to Facebook, Central Taxis wrote: “It was fantastic seeing all of the children, drivers and taxis decorated for today\u2019s taxi outing.<\/p>\n

“Delighted to see Central Taxis\u2019 member Keith picking up the winner’s trophy this year. Have a great day – it\u2019s one day that provides a lifetime of memories!”<\/p>\n

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The event is in its 77th year -Credit:Central Taxis Edinburgh<\/p>\n

After sharing the news online, one local resident commented: “A fantastic tradition.<\/p>\n

“Long may it continue and high praise to all the organisers and drivers.”<\/p>\n

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A second added: “Amazing event this by the taxi lads keep going a million wee happy faces today.”<\/p>\n

A third posted: “Fantastic well done to you all for making the kids day.”<\/p>\n

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