Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
4.5
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Sunday
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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- Brian M6 contributionsGreat day out on the buses!Great day out here with my 6 year old son. Lots to see! Entry fee included a tour and a run on one of the busses. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. My son loved all the old school levers and buttons in the cab, probably something that is quite alien to him given the way cars are now! Didn't get the chance to go on the railway but will return to do that another day.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 10, 2024
- Barbara BFife, United Kingdom19 contributionsA great day out. Great value for money. A wee hidden gem.This is a great day out for all ages. The exhibition hall is amazing with loads of vintage vehicles on display, including a beautifully restored horse-drawn tram. There are tours leaving every hour where you get to ride one of the vintage buses and see the workshop and tour the site. It also drops you off at the Lathalmond Vintage Railway which is next door, and where you can ride a steam train. There is a shop, cafe and toilets on site.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 14, 2024
- 771gordon1973Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom197 contributionsVintage bus museumNice site reasonably priced ,staff enthusiastic and knowledgeable on history If you like buses this is up your street ,elderly step father was bus driver and really enjoyed this visit and short bus trip in vintage bus Small cafe available and shop although did not eat in cafe Good for a few hours something a bit differentVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
- Ken JBirmingham, United Kingdom1,403 contributionsNot just busesOn a large former military site you will find a large collection of preserved buses including those being restored plus 2 trams near the cafe and 2 working railways as well as a museum and a working model N gauge layout. Most are open on special days when free bus rides are offered around the site and to further locations. Last time I was here there was only the standard gauge railway but now the site has a narrow gauge railway as well. One railway ticket gives you unlimited rides on both railways. Recommend you go on one of their main event days. There is a charge to enter the siteVisited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 6, 2024
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Joshua
Doncaster, UK47 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I write this as I make my way back home after what has been one of the best weekends I’ve had for a very long time. My friend and I attended the Bus Museum open weekend on the 19th and 20th of August though we did arrive on the morning of Friday 18th. The selection of vehicles is outstanding with plenty to look at and a wide variety to satisfy all interests. Everybody was so friendly, and a stark contrast to other events I’ve attended in other areas previously.
I’m so very looking forward to attending the museum again, and I recommend you do also.
I’m so very looking forward to attending the museum again, and I recommend you do also.
Written August 20, 2023
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oye_esteban68
Dunfermline, UK75 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Had a fantastic day out with grandsons at the Scottish bus museum. Excellent value for money with knowledgeable enthusiasts to show you around and answer all your questions. Wee trips available on some of the buses. For an small extra donation you get a wee ride on a couple of trains too! Nice little gift shop and great cafe for a cup of tea. I can’t recommend this museum highly enough for any grandparents looking for an affordable and enjoyable day out in Fife.
Written April 17, 2022
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Mark39uk
37 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Well, what can I say? We had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum for their open weekend. We came in our Motorhome on Friday morning and stayed until 4 on Sunday. What a fantastic weekend it was too. There was so much to see and do. A variety of vehicles ranging from the very old, right the way through to brand new. There was a great selection of stalls in the top shed with a fantastic selection of things to buy. The highlight for me was being able to see the collection out of hours and watch the owners test run some of the vehicles on the track. The organisers, members and volunteers are a big part of this very successful weekend. I honestly have never met such a friendly bunch of people. I can’t single out one person as they were all amazing, from the gift shop to the control centre. The people made this event perfect. I’m already planning for next year and will definitely visit sooner (especially now I’ve been talked into joining as a member). A huge thank you to everyone that made this weekend possible
Written August 21, 2023
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David S
7 contributions
Apr 2022
we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the museum. We thought it was great value for money. We only paid £9 for my wife and grandson and that included a free tour of the site on a vintage bus. There are rides on a small steam train at a small extra cost. The staff at the museum are extremely friendly and our guide on the bus ride was very knowledgeable. Also on the site is a nice cafe staffed by lovely people and there is also a very well stocked gift shop. It 's just a pity that it is only open on Sundays. I would thoroughly recommend a visit, you won't be dissappointd.
Written April 17, 2022
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Mark S
Scotland, UK9 contributions
Jul 2023
What a fantastic Day really enjoyed our visit. all the Volunteers were really knowledgeable and made the experience very personal and special. I would Like to thank Bill our Guide and Driver Willie for speaking about there extensive knowledge of Buses, Ian made a extra effort to show us his own personal bus he owns and loves very much , Willie the Driver is also is very good with the Kids allowing them to sit in the drivers seat ext., The only thing I would want to do is drive a bus. To others thinking this might not be for you it’s a gem and very reasonable for a family ticket for 1 adults and 2 children £7, Great café and very cheap for refreshments, Nice small shop and well priced, the railway is great add on, Good luck to the volunteers and charity board I will be back.
Written July 9, 2023
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wahaejock
Fochabers, UK239 contributions
Sep 2022
Very interesting place not just the museum but the former use of the site as Navy stores.
There is an exhibition hall which houses the cafe [50p for a Tea] it is just light snacks.
Also a good number of Buses as well as other related items and gift shop and there is also a guided bus tour taking you around the site to various sheds [workshop Edinburgh shed and the Stagecoach Heritage Fleet which was not availible this visit] and also the Trains which run back and forth which are seperate from museum and cost extra £3.
The cost of the Bus section is £5/£3.
If this interests you go see. I intend to return to see the Stagecoach H F.
There is an exhibition hall which houses the cafe [50p for a Tea] it is just light snacks.
Also a good number of Buses as well as other related items and gift shop and there is also a guided bus tour taking you around the site to various sheds [workshop Edinburgh shed and the Stagecoach Heritage Fleet which was not availible this visit] and also the Trains which run back and forth which are seperate from museum and cost extra £3.
The cost of the Bus section is £5/£3.
If this interests you go see. I intend to return to see the Stagecoach H F.
Written October 4, 2022
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Tmalcam
Berwick upon Tweed, UK148 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We had a great time here,enjoyed it from start to finish & I wouldn't really say we're bus fans as such. Everyone who gives their time to volunteer here is extremely welcoming & knowledgeable. We had Bill on our bus tour & he very kindly allowed us onboard his bus which he takes all over to various bus rallies.
The place is full of history & so interesting,it also has a great little cafe which is amazing value for money & again staffed by friendly folks who know their stuff. Fabulous place,well worth a visit.
The place is full of history & so interesting,it also has a great little cafe which is amazing value for money & again staffed by friendly folks who know their stuff. Fabulous place,well worth a visit.
Written April 17, 2022
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Andrew H
Knutsford, UK31 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Huge collection of older buses in various states of restoration. The collection in the main hall are all presented to an excellent standard. The bus tour around the site is included in the price and gives you an idea of the scale of the site. During the tour you get to stop off and see the workshops. This shows you just how much love and effort goes in to restoring the buses. The volunteer staff are all very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written September 9, 2021
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Douglas I
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
I was treated like a VIP I asked if the Anglo Scottish Motorway Coach which was a M type Walter Alexander body was on display. I was told it wasn't however as I had asked the volunteers went out of their way to let me see it.
A great place to visit and good value for money. £5.00 adult and £3.00 concession/child which also includes a bus ride and a tour of the Maintenance and Edinburgh shed plus a large exhibition shed with various memorabilia.
A great place to visit and good value for money. £5.00 adult and £3.00 concession/child which also includes a bus ride and a tour of the Maintenance and Edinburgh shed plus a large exhibition shed with various memorabilia.
Written July 5, 2021
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Neil Andrew H
1 contribution
Sep 2022
What a fantastic afternoon really enjoyed the visit. Staff were really knowledgable and made the experience very personal and special. There was a gent there who used to live in long side in Aberdeenshire was so knowledgable about local companies in the Buchan area from the past. Sir thank you as it made my mum and my visit very personal. The only thing I would want to do is drive a bus. To others thinking this might not be for you it’s a gem and very reasonable for a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. Great cafe and very cheap for refreshments. Good luck to the volunteers and charity board I will be back.
Written September 25, 2022
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What is the admission fee
Written May 11, 2018
Normal admission £5 for adult. On special Museum events prices vary. On 20th May Open Day admission is £8 for adult.
Written May 12, 2018
Does the cafe serve lunches (sandwiches, toasties etc) or would we need to have lunch somewhere else first?
Written May 13, 2017
Apologies for the late response. Our cafe only sells a limited supply of cold sandwiches, cakes, biscuits, sweets, etc plus hot drinks. We do not serve any warm or hot foods.
Written June 28, 2017
How much to get in for 3 kids 2 adults
Written July 22, 2015
On a normal Sunday opening a family ticket for two adults and two children is £12. Additional children are £3 each. Children under 5 are free. (Child prices vary for special events and can be seen on our website.)
Written July 29, 2015
brenda_lowe57
Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
How do i get there using public transport ?
Written June 5, 2015
The Bus Museum is not accessible by public transport. Taxis are available from Dunfermline and are around the £10 mark (one way). There is a free bus service from Dunfermline Bus Station during our special events. Dates can be seen on our website - Google svbm.
Written June 8, 2015
brenda_lowe57
Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
How do i get there using public transport ?
Written June 5, 2015
The Bus Museum is not accessible by public transport. Taxis are available from Dunfermline and are around the £10 mark (one way). There is a free bus service from Dunfermline Bus Station during our special events. Dates can be seen on our website - Google svbm.
Written July 29, 2015
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