Edinburgh trams project in turmoil

The new Edinburgh trams project continues to be in serious danger of folding with a series of disputes between the contractor and TIE , the council funded company which manages the project. Edinburgh is a world class city and the trams were intended to bring the transport system into the 21st century. However the whole project might end in a number of costly legal disputes about the ongoing costs and repeated demands by the contractor for more money. The tram system was intended to run from the city centre out to the airport. the whole project hangs in the balance . The picture will slowly emerge in the next few months as key decisions about funding are taken

Edinburgh city

Edinburgh is one of the great cities of the world , as countless visitors each year will undoubtedly confirm. the city has everything from shops, restaurants, business conference centres , an airport  and the castle which dominates the city skyline. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK with thousands of vistors every month. The Scottish crown jewels are on display in the Royal palace. The Great Hall features a fearsome display of armoury and spears. The Castle is available as a wedding venue. Members of the armed forces are entitles to get married inside the castle. Edinburgh is one of the easiest cities to travel to with excellent air and road links. The airport is on the edge of the city and a 20 minute taxi ride from the city centre.