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 OutingSNS Group
Caitlyn Dewar
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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.SNS Group
Celtic Legend Tosh McKinlay presents a £7,000 cheque to the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund.
Colourful decorated taxis began the outing from Kelvin WaySNS Group
Colourful decorated taxis began the outing from Kelvin Way

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 daySNS Group
Drivers were dressed up to bring the children out on a special day
Crowds gathered to see the taxis off on their way to TroonSNS Group
Crowds gathered to see the taxis off on their way to Troon

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 charactersSNS Group
Those involved were in high spirits dressed up as cartoon characters
The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved.SNS Group
The tradition, which began in 1945, is free of charge for the families involved.
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