Edinburgh’s  main bus company, is  Lothian Buses.

Their buses operate in the city itself .  Their buses have a distinctive burgundy and cream colour and have become as much a symbol of Edinburgh as its buildings.

Single tickets for Lothian Buses are £1.30 (70p for under 16s) and are valid for only one journey. If you have to change bus, you have to buy another £1.30 ticket! Bear in mind that bus drivers will not give change, so save up those £1.00 and 10p coins.

More conveniently, Lothian offer an all-day ticket for £3.20 (as of April 2011) that covers all transport (except sightseeing, airport express and night services). The all-day ticket is a great way to see the city without the expense of the tour buses, as you can get on and off all Lothian buses for the whole day. Kids’ day tickets are generously discounted to £2. You can buy these from any bus driver, or from Lothian Buses offices.