Royal Blind School Pupils to test Edinburgh’s Trams

Press Release

For immediate release - 13 March 2014

Visually impaired pupils from Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Blind School will be some of the first passengers to test Edinburgh’s tram service and the new tram stop at Murrayfield Stadium today.

The five pupils - Matthew, Callum, Isra, Andrew and Anusha - are from the Royal Blind School’s Canaan Lane campus in Morningside.   They will be taking part in a number of exercises, helping to test the accessibility of the trams, as well as experiencing a ride on a tram.

Sally Mair, Depute Head Teacher at the Royal Blind School said:

“We are delighted that our pupils have been given the opportunity to try out the new trams ahead of the rest of the public. The Royal Blind School is a huge part of Edinburgh’s history and it is great for our pupils to be involved in an important part of the city’s future.”

For more information please contact:

Davina Shiell, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Royal Blind

Tel: 0131 229 1456, Mobile: 07713 987797, Email: davina.shiell@royalblind.org

Notes to editors:

The Royal Blind School is a national grant aided specialist school that educates and cares for pupils who are blind or have a visual impairment, as well as those with additional support needs. The School was founded in 1835. www.royalblind.org/royalblindschool

The Royal Blind School is part of the Royal Blind Group, a registered charity that runs five services for blind and visually impaired people. Our vision at Royal Blind is to make a significant contribution to building a community in which blind and partially sighted people, including those who also have other disabilities, are fully included and lead fulfilling lives. www.royalblind.org

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