Big Bus Tours and McGill’s collaborate for Edinburgh tours

Open-top sightseeing bus company Big Bus Tours is expanding into Edinburgh in partnership with McGill’s Bus Group. This collaboration marks the 28th city in Big Bus Tours’ global portfolio.

Originally launched in 2019, Bright Bus Tours has grown steadily over the past six years. Now, in 2025, it evolves into Big Bus Edinburgh, combining the global expertise of Big Bus Tours with the local operational expertise and market knowledge of McGill’s.

“Our goal is to give our customers a truly immersive experience as they explore this iconic Scottish city” – Pat Waterman, Executive Chairman of Big Bus Tours

Pat Waterman, Executive Chairman of Big Bus Tours, said: “We are delighted to welcome Edinburgh to our expanding portfolio of world-class destinations. Edinburgh’s fascinating history, vibrant festivals, rich culture and architectural splendour make it an outstanding addition to our global offerings. Our goal is to give our customers a truly immersive experience as they explore this iconic Scottish city.”

“We’re proud to bring our local expertise to the table” – Tony Williamson, CEO of McGill’s Group

Tony Williamson, CEO of McGill’s Group, said: “This is an incredibly exciting moment for McGill’s. Bright Bus Tours has become a much loved part of the Edinburgh tourism landscape and this new partnership with Big Bus Tours takes that offering to the next level. We’re proud to bring our local expertise to the table, and equally proud to join forces with a global leader in sightseeing. Together, we’re ready to create something exceptional for the city.”