Lothian 442 and the St. James Quarter, Edinburgh.
Fleet number 442 was seen pulling out of Leith Street to begin its right turn on to Princes Street while operating a 22 from Ocean Terminal at Leith to Gyle Centre. Behind the vehicle is the new St. James Quarter development incorporating shops, restaurants, hotels and apartments and leisure facilities. While much is already complete, the landmark W Hotel (with ribbon) on the left is not due to open until 2023. The 22 won’t be climbing up Leith Street for much longer, however, as in a move (albeit described as temporary), the route is being curtailed to operate only between Waterloo Place and Gyle Centre from 05 June 2022 (one of a number of service changes from that date as the operator continues to navigate post COVID-19 issues).
Lothian 442 and the St. James Quarter, Edinburgh.
Fleet number 442 was seen pulling out of Leith Street to begin its right turn on to Princes Street while operating a 22 from Ocean Terminal at Leith to Gyle Centre. Behind the vehicle is the new St. James Quarter development incorporating shops, restaurants, hotels and apartments and leisure facilities. While much is already complete, the landmark W Hotel (with ribbon) on the left is not due to open until 2023. The 22 won’t be climbing up Leith Street for much longer, however, as in a move (albeit described as temporary), the route is being curtailed to operate only between Waterloo Place and Gyle Centre from 05 June 2022 (one of a number of service changes from that date as the operator continues to navigate post COVID-19 issues).