Edinburgh has one of the busiest coach seasons in the UK. The August festivals, cruise ship calls and golf tours all draw on the same pool of drivers at the same time, so operators who plan early get the best drivers.
On the freight side, the A8 and M9 corridors, the Forth crossings and the Grangemouth area keep Class 1 and ADR drivers busy all year.
Coach and tour drivers in Edinburgh and East of Scotland
The East of Scotland's touring calendar is packed from spring to autumn.
- Festival season transport in August
- Cruise ship shore excursions from Leith, Newhaven and South Queensferry
- Golf tours to St Andrews and East Lothian
- City tours and day trips to the Borders and Highlands
HGV and ADR drivers in Edinburgh and East of Scotland
Distribution sites around Livingston, Newbridge and the Forth crossings need reliable Class 1 cover, and the region's fuel and chemical sites need ADR drivers.
- Class 1 distribution from West Lothian and Fife depots
- ADR tanker work around the Grangemouth area
- Trunking south on the A1 and A68
- Port and container work through Rosyth and Leith
Areas we cover
- Edinburgh
- Leith
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Livingston
- Bathgate
- Linlithgow
- Falkirk
- Grangemouth
- Dunfermline
- Rosyth
- Kirkcaldy
- Glenrothes
- St Andrews
- North Berwick
- Haddington
Questions
How early should we book drivers for the Edinburgh festivals?
As early as possible. August puts pressure on coach drivers across Scotland, so we recommend confirming festival work months ahead.
Do you supply drivers for cruise excursions?
Yes. Cruise shore excursions need punctual drivers who keep to tight return times. Tell us the ship's schedule when you book.
Why operators choose Drivora
Drivora is run by qualified transport managers with real operational experience. Between us we hold Transport Manager CPC qualifications for both HGV and PCV, and our founder has more than 20 years in road transport and still drives coaches and lorries today. We know the operator's side of the job, and that shapes the way we work with you.
Before we put a driver forward, we check their licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card and right to work, and their ADR card where the work needs one. We ask about the vehicle, the route and the load, and we only offer drivers who have done similar work before.
Our drivers are engaged through PAYE or properly vetted limited companies. You'll know who is coming and what it will cost before the job, and timesheets are kept digitally so the paperwork is simple afterwards.