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Children treated to day at the seaside on 76th Glasgow Taxi Outing

Hundreds lined the streets to see the parade.

Children treated to day at the Troon seaside on 76th Glasgow Taxi Outing — The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved. SNS Group

21st Jun 2023

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Children with additional needs have been treated to a special day out as part of the 76th Glasgow Taxi Trade Children’s Outing.

Hundreds lined the streets to see a decorated taxi parade which saw drivers volunteer to take children to Troon for a day at the seaside.

The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved.

Celtic Legend Tosh McKinlay presents a £7,000 cheque to the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund. — Celtic Legend Tosh McKinlay presents a £7,000 cheque to the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund. SNS Group

Colourful decorated taxis began the outing from Kelvin Way — Colourful decorated taxis began the outing from Kelvin Way SNS Group

In keeping with tradition, the cabs are decorated with balloons and colourful figures, with a judge picking the top three to lead the procession.

The journey began at Kelvin Way in Glasgow ahead of taking a tour of the city before the children were driven to Troon for a day at the beach.

Drivers were dressed up to bring the children out on a special day — Drivers were dressed up to bring the children out on a special day SNS Group

Crowds gathered to see the taxis off on their way to Troon — Crowds gathered to see the taxis off on their way to Troon SNS Group

Hundreds lined the streets to catch sight of the decorated taxis as well as drivers dressed up as famous cartoon characters.

Those involved were in high spirits dressed up as cartoon characters — Those involved were in high spirits dressed up as cartoon characters SNS Group

The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved. — The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved. SNS Group

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