A.A. MOTOR SERVICES, AYR

SLIDE	FLEET	REG. NO.	DESCRIPTION	DATE
M1	DT13	OKM 317	AEC Regent 111/Saunders Roe is pictured here in Irvine on route to Kilwinning on an overcast day	Apr-74
M2	DT8	KAG 574	Guy Arab/Alexander (chassis ex Plymouth). The tide is out as DT8 skirts the sea at Ardrossan on a private hire	Sep-64
M3	DT20/24	MFN 900	Guy ArabiV/Park Royal (ex-East Kent) stands next to SRB 542 Bristol KSW6 (ex-Notts and Derby) both out of service at Irvine, DT20 is in "reversed" livery advertising Dodds coaches	Sep-69
M4	DT16	GSD 779	Guy Arab 1 V/Roe waits for passengers at Boswell Street Bus Station Ayr, on a journey to Annbank	Sep-64
M5		AAG 648B	Daimler CRG6/NCME crosses Ayr bridge, followed by Western SMT buses including FLF6G No 1936	Sep-65

ABERDEEN

M11	144	BRG 950	Daimler CWA6/Brush 'utility' turns into Castle Street from Union Street on Route 1. followed by a maroon Dodge lorry	Sep-70
M12	88	DRS 358	Daimler CVG6/Weymann turns into Castle Street making for Hayton on Service 25 as a crowd of people wait to cross the road outside the British Linen Bank	Sep-65
M13	33	DRG 333	Daimler CVG6/Brockhouse waits in evening sunlight in Castle Street en route for Summerfield on service 8. CVG6/Crossley No 176 is about to overtake on Route 4 to Woodend	Sep-65
M14	167	DRS 367	Daimler CVG6/Alexander is also standing in Castle Street in evening sun outside the Hop Inn, 167 is on Route 1 heading for Garthdee	Sep-65
M15	216	JRG 216	Daimler CVG6/Metro Cammell waits at the Sea Beach before setting out for Woodend on Route 4, on a fine sunny morning. The scene is deserted except for a man in a hat and coat taking a stroll. Of interest are the weighing machines and heart shaped bus stop sign. Delightful	Sep-65
M16	186	GRG 186	Daimler CVG6/Crossley is seen here in Guild Street on Route 25 showing 'Union Terrace'. The bus is empty and the conductor is sitting on the side seat. Was it out of service?	Sep-65
M17	285	ORG 285	Daimler CVG6/Metro-Cammell is in exactly the same spot as 186 above, heading for Garden City on Route 9	Sep-65
M18	328	CRG 328C	Daimler CVG6/Alexander has just crossed over the Bridge of Don on Route 1 making for Garthdee	Sep-65
M19	18	JRS 18F	AEC Swift/Alexander is also in Guild Street on Route 17 making for Heatherfold. No 18 is followed by 3 other Corporation buses	Sep-70

ALEXANDER FIFE

M31	FPA15	AWG 550	Leyland PS1/Alexander, is seen here in Troy Street Perth en route to Leven on Route 354	Sep-65
M32	FG68	BMS 590	Guy Arab 111s.d./Massey rests out of service in Dunfermline Bus Station on a damp day	Sep-66
M33	FR0603	AWG 389	Guy Arab 111/Craven is seen here departing Dunfermline Bus Station on the same day as M32 above. Nearside shot taken almost side on'	Sep-66
M34	FR8103	CWG 297	Leyland PD2/1/Leyland is parked outside Kelty Garage, out of service and delicensed. Parked alongside are FRB66 and 104 Leyland PD2/1/Alexander lowbridge	Sep-70
M35	FR0608	FVO 756	Guy Arab 111/Guy ex-Central S.M.T. is seen here at Newport, near the Tay Road Bridge heading for Cupar. The destination number is illegible and a quantity of paint is scratched off from above the indicators	Sep-70
M36	FDP156	MWG 371	Leyland PSUCI/21Alexander loads its passengers in St. ArdreAs on local service (?) 305. Plenty of pedestrians in the vicinity	Oct-75
M37	FRE25	EGM 6	Bristol FLF6G/ECW stands out of service in St. Andrews Bus Station. An Albion Viking stands next to it before proceeding to Glasgow	Sep-70
M38	FRD155	7403 SP	Albion Lowlander lR1/N.C.M.E. ex Central SMT and still n Central livery stands outside Dunfermline Depot on a damp day	Sep-66
M39	FAC38	BXA 434B	AEC Reliance/Alexander crosses an almost deserted Tay Road Bridge en route to Tayport on the 305, with a view of Dundee behind	Sep-70
M40	FAC58	GXA 158D	AEC Reliance/Alexander in d.p. livery passes through Crail on a sunny day. The Post Office is closed and no one is around - it must be half day closing	Sep-70
M41	FRD202	HXA 402E	Bristol FLF6G/E.C.W. is snapped at North Queensferry on its way to a football match. It is a day of soft autumn sunlight and although the bus is to the left of the picture, the Forth Railway Bridge dominates the scene. Excellent	Oct-72
M42	FRF26	NXA 624R	Daimler CRG6/Alexander stands in Dunfermline Bus Station en route to Rosyth Dockyard on a fine day. Also in the picture is Bristol FS6G/ECW FRD 190. Between the two buses a conductress converses with another lady. The whole scene is dominated by the Abbey	Sep-71

ALEXANDER MIDLAND

M51	MPB12	DMS 825	Leyland OPS1/Alexander overtakes MPD229 Leyland PSUC/12 Alexander at Oban Harbour. The OPS1 is on local service 32 while the Tiger Cub loads for the day tour. It is an overcast day and both vehicles are in 'reversed' cream and blue livery	Sep-70
M52	MR8145	DWG 901	Leyland PD2/12/Alexander. It is a bright day as MRB145 waits out of service at Buchanan Street Bus Station Glasgow	Sep-70
M53	MPD17	FMS 734	Leyland PSUC1/2/Alexander in Bluebird livery is seen here on tour in Aberfoyle on a fine day. The coach is full as a little girl in a pink dress looks at the photographer through the windscreen	Sep-66
M54	MAC45	GWG 96	AEC Reliance/Alexander is snapped near Lochearnhead on service 45A against a background of heather and hills, on a sunny day. Apart from some reflection on the side of the bus, this is a lovely slide	Sep-64
M55	MAC181	OMS 290	AEC Reliance/Alexander is parked out of service at Arrochar. It is a fine day and a hillside forms a nice backdrop	Sep-69
M56	MPD212	RMS 701	Leyland PSUCI/2/Alexander in Bluebird livery is parked close to the harbour's edge at Ayr. The background consists of timber. a ship and in the distance, oil storage tanks	Jun-69
M57	MRD142	RWG 365	Bristol LD6G/ECW. is seen here in the Town Centre at Perth on Route 318. it is passing the Royal Bar whose doors are firmly shut. Are the two men chatting by the traffic lights waiting for it to open?	Sep-65
M58	MR8248	RMS 680	Leyland PD3/3A/Alexander waits to pull away from Platform 1 of Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow for Garthamlock. Other passengers are standing to the left of the picture, as an FLIP waits in Platform 3	Jun-74
M59	MRD177	VWG 357	Bristol FLF6G/ECW is seen here in Stirling on a fine day en route to Bannockburn on Route 55A	Sep-64
M60	MPE97	UMS 107J	Leyland PSU3/3R/Alexander loads its passengers in Crieff Bus Station on Route 45 to Perth. Waiting on the other side is MPD 205 between tours of duty	Sep-71
*M61	MPA 13	AWG 548	Leyland PS1lAlexander stands out of service, in the sun but against a black sky, in Pitlochry.	Aug-64
*M62	MAC 62	GWG 466	AEC-Alexander Monocoach is in Stirling heading into town on Route 202.	Sep-69

ALEXANDER NORTHERN

M71	NPA187	CWG 289	Leyland PS1/Alexander is seen leaving its bus bay in Blairgowie on Route 56 for Couper Angus on a fine day	Sep-70
M72	NRB127	DMS 487	Leyland PD2/3/Alexander is seen here near the Railway Station Aberdeen, followed by a green Ford Zodiac car	Sep-65
M73	NRB161	DWG 917	Leyland PD3/12/Alexander is photographed from a low angle whilst standing out of service at Aberdeen Bus Station	Sep-65
M74	NNL20	KWG 595	Albion Aberdonian/Alexander is parked out of service by trees at Banchory, next to it can be seen the rear of a Hillman Minx car	Sep-65
M75	NAC184	OMS 293	AEC Reliance/Alexander is caught by the camera near Bailater on a journey to Aberdeen. Although cloudy, conditions are bright and some nice autumn tints help to add colour to this shot	Oct-75
M76	NRB244	OMS 318	Leyland PD313A/Alexander is pictured here in the Western Suburbs of Aberdeen on a dull day. It is en Route to Waterton Road	Oct-75
M77	NPE1	CRS 651C	Leyland PSU3/R/Alexander is nearly new, as she passes the Station Hotel Aberdeen, on a sunny morning. Following is an A35	Sep-65

A1 SERVICE

M91	20A	JXN 366	Leyland 7RT/Park Royal is the ex-L.T.RTL rebuilt with a forward enterance and is photographed out of service outside Irvine Depot A vertical shot	Sep-68
M92		KGK 765	AEC 3RT/Craven ex London Transport is seen here in Ardrossan making for Stevenston Pillar Box. It is quite a 'close up' picture and a tiny bit at the bottom rear o/s corner has been clipped	Sep-64
M93	21	TSD 285	Leyland PD3/21Alexander is seen heading out of Ardrossan for Kilmarnock on a fine day. Another A1 bus can be seen in the distance while a group of school children some in maroon school uniform linger on the pavement. A nice picture	Sep-64
M94		WCS 194	AEC Regent V/Strachan waits in the A1 Bus Station at Kilmarnock prior to setting out for Ardrossan. Next to it is ex-L.T.MXX 148	Sep-69
M95		WCS 197	Leyland PD2A30/Strachan stands outside of Irvine Depot. Also in the picture is ex-L.T. 'RTL' LYF188, a Hillman car, a Miniva and a pile of scrap!	Sep-69
M96		AAG 312B	Daimler CRG6/Massey is seen here in semi-rural surroundings in Kilwinning en route for Kilmarnock. Although the design of the Massey body is somewhat 'angular' it makes a pleasant picture on a day of sunshine and clear blue sky	Sep-64
M97		ASD 890B	AEC Renown/Park Royal is seen here passing through Irvine Town Centre out of service. No less than 2 buildings in the picture are covered by builder's scaffolding	Jul-74
M98		PAG 760H	Leyland PDR1A. 1/Alexander, with 'ponaramic' windows heads out of Kilmarnoch on a fine evening making for Ardrossan	Sep-70

BAXTER

M111	107	NTJ 985	Leyland Royal Tiger/Leyland loads its passengers at the Bus Station Coatbridge before setting off on a dull day for Old Monkland	Sep-62
M112	55	HVD 60	Leyland PD2/10/Leyland, is also at Coatbridge Bus Station prior to departure to Lomond Road	Sep-62
M113	HH39	NA 71	Leyland PD2/37/Massey loads its passengers in Airdrie High Street. A girl in an orange check coat obscures the nearside of the bus as she converses with the driver, while on the other side of the road a pink Morris Van is awaiting unloading	Sep-71
M114	B30	119 AVA	AEC Reliance/Alexander unloads passengers, also in Airdrie, a church clock tells that it is past one o'clock	Sep-71

CENTRAL S.M.T.

M121	L328	CVD 528	Leyland PD1A/N.C.M.E. is seen here heading out of Glasgow City Centre	Sep-65
M122	1504	GM 7704	Leyland PD2/20/N.C.M.E. is in Dumbarton Town Centre on Route 105. It is quiet, the only pedestrian an elderly lady at a bus stop on the other side of the road	Sep-65
M123	B80	GM 9280	Bristol LDG6/ECW looking a little tatty crawls through traffic in Clyde Street. Glasgow en route to East Kilbride on the 180	Jun-64
M124	L615	GM 9975	Leyland PD2/30/N.C.M.E. crosses over the level crossing at Balloch Station on Route 33 to Glasgow	Sep-65
M125	T76	AGM 6168	Leyland PSU3/3R/Alexander is about to move off after picking up a passenger in Luss	Sep-69
M126	BE248	CGM 746C	Bristol FLF6G/ECW heads out of Central Glasgow for Newmans on Route 60 on a brilliant sunny evening	Sep-65

DUNDEE

M141	118	ATS 908	Daimler CVD6/Alexander waits at Dundee Bus Station on Route 2 to Mains Loan. It is about to be passed by CVD6/Weymann No 75	Sep-65
M142	222	JXC 182	AEC 3RT/Craven ex-London Transport arrives at the City Square opposite H Samuel whose clock says it's nearly 10.15. The Route number in 'the roofbox' is 37	Sep-65
M143	148	BTS 118	Daimler CVD6/Alexander enters the roundabout at Nethergate heading for Ninewells on Route 40. A female pedestrian walks round the edge of the roundabout itself	Sep-65
M144	15	BTS 495	DaimIerCVD6/Brush single deck heads along Commercial Street on Route 9 making for Cleaverhouse. The grey/brown stone work of the buildings obliterate the light from the sky on this one	Sep-65
M145	79	CTS 638	Daimler CVD6/Weymann appears to be out of service in the High Street although the blinds say '36 Windsor Street.' CVG6 104 is just entering the picture from the left	Sep-70
M146	139	CYJ 254	AEC Regent 111/Alexander stands in front of 2 Corporation buses in Shore Terrace while on Route 18. The adjacent concrete shelters would do little to keep out the wind and rain	Sep-70
M147	30 / 32	CTS 130/2D	AEC Reliance/Alexander with unusual destination boxes load under the trees in a busy Crichton Street on a fine day. 30 is in all over green whereas 32 is relieved by a band of white	Jul-71

EDINBURGH C.T.

M161	495	LFS 495	Leyland PD2/20/M. C.W. is caught between the trees and low sun in Duddington Road West on the 42 Circle	Oct-71
M162	717	NSF 717	Leyland PD2/20/M.C.W. is photographed miles from home whilst on loan to South Yorkshire P.T.E. It is on Route 76 at Meadowhead Bottom, Sheffield	Oct-73
M163	916	NSF 916	Guy Arab 1 V/Alexander heads west down George Street on the 19 Circle, in bright sunlight and under a clear blue sky. Another Arab 1V lurks in the shadow behind	Aug-71
M164	998	PWS 998	Leyland PD3/2/Alexander with the experimental Homalloy front turns out of George Street into St. Andrew Square on the 19 Circle. Although bathed in bright sunlight, adjacent parked cars are reflected in the o/s lower panels	Aug-64
M165	798	OFS 798	Leyland PD2/20/MCW in bright sunshine waits to turn into Balcarres Street at Morningside Station on Route 23. The 'home' signal set at danger can just be seen above the station building	Sep-71
M166	999	PWS 999	Leyland PD3/2/Alexander heads west along Princess St. making for Tollcross on Route 9.on a fine autumn day. Calton Hill is in the background	Oct-70
M167	51	VSC 51	Leyland PSUCI/3/Weymann. An elderly couple have just alighted from 51 as she nears the end of her journey on the 13 at leafy Ravelston	Sep-71
M168	646	YWS 646	Leyland PD2A.30/Alexander. Two patches of fluffy white cloud sit over the dome of 646 as she leaves the Fairmilehead terminus of Route 4 on a lovely day	Aug-71
M169	687	ASC 687	Leyland PD3/6/Alexander is seen here at a bus stop in Hanover Street bound for Oxgangs on the 27. A small crowd including young girls in bright coats wait to board, as a small brown Morris Van prepares to overtake	Apr-74
M170	900	JSC 900E	Leyland PDR2/1/Alexander with panoramic windows heads through the rural surrounding of Little France on its way to Eastfield on the 49. The sky is a mix of blue and fluffy white clouds	Jun-71
*M171	610	YWS 610	Leyland PD2A130/Alexander. The paintwork on 610 glistens in the sun as it passes Dean Park Crescent on Route 35 to Sighthilf.	Apr-74
*M172	205	NFS 205M	Bedford YRT/Duple in the black and white coach livery pauses at the ,Castle Esplanade whilst engaged on a City Tour.	Apr-74
*M173	715	NSF715	Leyland PD21201MCW is at Elm Row on a Route 11 journey to Fairmilehead. A board at the front states that it is operating to and from the Shrubhill Works Open Day.	Oct-72

GLASGOW C.T. MOTORBUSES

M181	A131	FYS 231	AEC Regent 111/Weymann crosses the Jamaica Street/Clyde Street junction heading towards Pollock on Route 50. In the background is a similar vehicle and a CVG6/Alexander	Sep-65
M182	A310	FYS 616	AEC RegentV/Weymann travels into town along the Great Western Road on Route 20 to George Square, with a good load	Sep-65
M183	L160	SGD 62	Leyland PD2/24/Alexander is caught by the camera under the trolleybus overhead at Paisley Road Toll on Route 53 to Shieldhall	Sep-64
M184	LA1	FYS 998	Leyland PDR1/1/Alexander. This early production Atlantean passes George Square en route to Dalmarnock on Route 58	Jun-71
M185	LA305	GYS 881D	Leyland PDR1/1/Alexander waits for time in the sunshine at the Daimuir West terminus of Route 64	Sep-69

GLASGOW C.T. TROLLEYBUSES

M196	TBS 13	FYS 988	B.U.T. RETB1/Burlingham single-deck, stands at the Paisley Road Toll terminus of Route 108. The sunshine highlights the orange bottom panels which contrast sharply with greyness in the nearby buildings	Sep-64
M197	TD71	FYS 832	B.U.T.9613T/Crossley passes by elderly black vars and a motor-cycle and sidecar in George Square whilst on Route 105 for Clarkston	Sep-62

GREATER GLASGOW P.T.E.

M201	L70	SGD 72	Leyland PD2/24/Alexander travels down Renfield Street on Route 3 to Mosspark. A CVG6/Alexander still in Corporation livery is not far behind	Jul-74
M202	A378	SGD 528	AEC Regent V/Alexander in original livery waits at traffic lights in Sauchiehall Street on Route 41A en route to Robroyston Hospital	Jun-74

HIGHLAND OMNIBUS LTD

M211	E50	BST 573	Guy Arab111/NCME with an empty destination box stands outside the Post Office in Inverness on a damp day	Sep-65
M212	J169	CST 256	Leyland PD1/Leyland turns round at Kessock Ferry on an overcast day. Beauly Firth in the background	Sep-65
M213	DA6	DMS 561	Daimler CVD6/ECW ex-Alexander Midland and still in cream and blue leaves Inverness for Nairn and Culloden. Also in the picture is an LD6G	Sep-65
M214	K21	ESD 218	Guy Arab UF/Alexander is also at Faraline Park Bus Station Inverness waiting by the booking office on a damp day	Sep-65
M215	JD8	MVA 160	Leyland PD2/12/NCME ex-Central SMT and Laurie Hamilton waits at, Inverness Bus Station on a sunny day. Part of the PD2 is obscured by Bedford T36 whilst a LD6G and a Alexander Northern AEC Reliance are also on their stands	Sep-70
M216	L9	NSG 788	Bristol LD6G/ECW waits for its departure time at Inverness Bus Station before leaving for Culdathel. A young lady in a blue coat walks towards the stand	Sep-65
M217	B14	LST 751	AEC Reliance/Park Royal stands out of service on a wet day in Thurso, outside the Depot. A pale green Ford Anglia is parked in front of the bus while three lovely old black cars are parked outside a garage in the background	Sep-64
M218	CD3	WST 502	Bedford VAS1/Duple Midland is parked out of service on a sunny and slightly hazy day at Fort William. Two small boats complement the picture	Sep-64
M219	CD54	AYS 733B	Bedford VAS1/Duple Midland ex-David Macbrayne and in turquoise and red makes its way down a single track road by Loch Nan Uamh on its way to Fort William	Jul-71
M220	AL32	AAG 107B	Albion LR7/Alexander ex-Western SMT and in turquoise/red livery looks impressive as she turns a corner into Academy Street Inverness, on a sunny day	Jun-72
M221	AL18	BSC 253C	Albion Lowlander LR7/NCME also in turquoise/red and ex-Western SMT, passes over Inverness Bridge a day of sunshine and cumulus clouds	Jun-72
M222	CD63	EGA 831C	Bedford VAS7/Duple Midland still in full David Mac Brayne livery is at Sligachan, Skye on route to Portree. The mountains in the background are enshrouded in mist	Sep-72
M223	AV6	FGM 104D	Albion Viking/Alexander ex-Central SMT is parked outside the red brick frontage of Fort William Station between duties	Sep-69
M224	CD41	UGB 138	Bedford SB5/Duple unloads both passengers and baggage at Armadale, Skye on a fine day	Jul-72
M225	T24	KST 362G	Ford R192/Willowbrook in blue/grey livery waits for its passengers outside Fasnakyle Power Stration whilst on tour	Jun-72
M226	T24	KST 362G	As above, near side rear view. T24 pauses for passengers to enjoy the view of Dornoch Firth at Struie on a superb clear day	Jun-72
*M227	T26	KST364G	Ford R192IWillowbrook in maroon and cream crosses Wick Bridge on a rather dull day. Everywhere seems quiet.	Jun-72
*M228	879	RMS738	AEC Reliance/Alexander ex-Alexander, Midland is waiting outside the Caledonian Hotel in Oban. Vehicle is in red and turquoise. Weather is damp.	May-78

DAVID MACBRAYNE LTD

M241	34	GUS 411	Maudslay Marathon 111/Park Royal prepares to pass between two AEC Reliance/Duple/Britannia at the Bus Station, Fort William	Sep-64
M242	33	KGG 711	AEC Regal 1V/Roe is about to re-join the main street at Fort William after leaving the Bus Station. Reflection has all but obliterated the destination of the bus whilst in the background is a glimpse of Loch Linnhe and a Midland Red coach	Sep-64
M243	30	KGG 710	AEC Regal 111/Roe is parked at Fort William Pier in the sun. To the right is a Midland coach, with Loch Linnhe behind	Sep-64
M244	67	371 FGB	Bedford VAS1/Duple is parked at Inverary on a tour. A crowd of people gather round the doorway of the Alexander Midland vehicle to the left while to the right of the picture is a glimpse of Loch Fyne	Sep-64
M245	90	387 FGB	AEC Reliance/Duple stands on the Pier at Fort William on an overcast day. Loch Linnhe is in the background	Sep-69
M246	153	OYS 109F	Bedford VASS/Duple is towered over by the Mull ferry as it stands on the quayside at Oban on a fine morning on a 'Hebridean Tour'. Vertical shot	Sep-69
M247	Assorted		Two Bedford/Duple coaches wait near the steamer on a very wet day at Armadale, Skye. This view is of the rear of both vehicles-the driver and two other men have just unloaded a pram draped by a pink sheet from the one nearest the camera	Sep-65
*M248	188	390 FGB	AEC Reliance/Duple Midland Passengers boarding 188 as it waits for departure at Fort William.	Aug-64

SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LTD

M251	BB47	FFS 168	AEC Regent 111/Alexander in light green heads along Princes Street Edinburgh en route to Rosewell on a cloudy day. An Edinburgh PD3 is just turning out of Andrew St, in the background. 9165.	Sep-65
M252	BB90	GSF 673	AEC Regent 111/Burlingham also in light green looks resplendent in the morning sunshine in an almost identical location to M251 above. Princes Street is agog with people and traffic in this one. Nice picture. 8/64.	Aug-64
M253	B540	NSG 831	AEC-Alexander Monocoach stands next to 8801 AEC Reliance/ Alexander on a wet and quiet day in Selkirk town centre. The Monocoach is awaiting departure for Galashiels. 9/70.	Sep-70
M254	HH550	OWS 550	Leyland PD2/201Park Royal heels over as she leaves St Andrews Bus Station. Edinburgh well laden on a journey to Glasgow on Route 16. 9/70.	Sep-70
M255	B9075	YWS 907	AEC Reliance/Alexander bears the 'Starks' fleetnames as an elderly lady appears to try and board the bus with its doors shut in Dunbar. The destination is North Berwick and the Route 480. 9/69.	Sep-69
M256	BB962	9962 SF	AEC P.R.V. Bridgemaster in dark green overtakes an Edinburgh Atlantean in a very busy Princes St. People try and cross the road while the bus itself is being overtaken by a Ford Corsair	Sep-71
M257	DD961	9961 SF	Daimler CRG61Alexander in light green travels along a deserted Newington Road. Edinburgh on a sunny day. There is a very slight ingress of light in the bottom right corner of the slide but this does not detract	Aug-64
M258	ZB936	8936 SF	AEC Reliance/Alexander enters the suburbs of Perth from the north on its way to Edinburgh on Route 5, against a sky laden with cloud	Sep-56
M259	YA192	EWS 192D	Bristol RELH6G/Alexander is partly obscured by two boys on a cycle as a passenger boards at Byrness, whilst on Route 508 to Edinburgh. Pine forests form the backdrop	Sep-70
M260	YA336	SFS 336H	Bristol REMH6G1Alexander 'treats its passengers to a view of the new Derwent Reservoir, near Slaley', Northumberland. The occupants of YA336 are in luck as it is a beautiful afternoon	Jun-72
M261	452	USF 452J	Bedford YRO/Alexander is seen passing through fine moorland scenery on a sunny day in Glen Truin whilst operating Route 5 Edinburgh Express	Sep-71

TAYSIDE REGION TRANSPORT

M271	2/5	LWS 484	Leyland PD2/20/MCW ex-Edinburgh are parked together in the Depot separated by a lamp post. Also in the picture is CVG6JNCME no 206 still in green livery	Oct-75
M272	279	HTS 279	Daimler CVG6/MCW with 'Manchester' front stands out of service outside 'Halfords' in the High Street. A similar vehicle is parked behind while 251 CVG6/MCW with 'Coventry' front prepares to overtake both vehicles. All are in dark green livery	Oct-75
M273	67	NYD 314F	AEC Swift/Willowbrook ex-Hutchinson prepares to leave a bus stop, in the High Street whilst on Route 10 to Barnhill. Two elderly ladies are crossing the road in front of the bus although do not obscure the camera	Oct-75
M274	275	WTS 275T	Ailsa 855-10/Alexander is seen here on loan to Bournemouth Corporation as it rounds the Square on Route 25	Jun-79

WESTERN S.M.T.

M281	937	BSD 286	Daimler CVD6/NCME. A whole row of period cars line the sea front at Largs as the driver of 937 gives a hand signal to pull out from a stop whilst working a 'Largs Local' (that's what the blind says)	Sep-64
M282	956	BSD 468	Daimler CVD6/Alexander is seen here in the town centre at Kilmarnock on a fine day and operating a journey to Shortlees	Sep-64
M283	1185	GDS 706	Guy Arab 1 V/NCME passes by a BMC showroom with a new Mini and 1800 on display, whilst operating in Stanraer	May-68
M284	1187	HCS 966	Leyland PD2120/NCME stands by the water at Kames Bay, Port Bannatyne, Rothesay before setting out for 'Ascog'. It is a fine but hazy day. Leopard/Alexander 2032 is behind	Aug-71
M285	1392	LCS 202	Bristol MW6G/Alexander appears to be empty when photographed in Ardrossan on Route 150 for Saltcoats	Sep-64
M286	172	TCS 168	Bristol FLF6G/ECW is seen here in Greenock whilst operating to Woodhall on Route G04. 3 other lodekkas, all parked, are also in the picture	Sep-64
M287	1850	VCS 404	Albion Lowlander LR1/N.C.M.E. passes a flower decked roundabout in a sunny Kilmarnock when on Route 4 to Bellfield. Even more impressive is the domed Royal Bank on Scotland building also in the picture	Sep-64
M288	1905	XCS 926	Leyland PSU3/3R/Alexander in black and white livery travels down St Vincent Street, Glasgow on a sunny evening, although shadows from tall buildings opposite almost meet the bus. The destination box reads 'Dublin-B.E.A'	Sep-65
M289	1944	AAG 63B	Bristol FLF6G/ECW is photographed on the offside, almost side on in good conditions at Largs Bus Station. A PD3 is behind. For the ECW enthusiast this is quite a nice study-clean lines and an attractive livery	Sep-64
M290	2151	JAG 504F	Daimler CRG6/NCME bearing a 'Western Scottish' fleetname above the lower deck windows is caught in Paisley on Route 20 to Cochrane Castle	Jun-80
M291	2488	SCS 357M	Leyland PSU3/3R/Alexander. Contrast in liveries here as 2488 in red and cream stands in front of 2224 in black and white in Rothesay	Jun-80
*M292	1186	GSD 707	Guy Arab1V/NCME is opposite Morrisons Restaurant in Ayr. Behind is a Bristol Railways lorry in maroon and cream.	Sep-64

MINOR INDEPENDENTS

ALEXANDER ARBROATH

M301

n/a

HRG 206

AEC Regent V/Crossley ex-Aberdeen has the road all to itself as it speeds along in afternoon sun at Friocheim

Jul-71

CARRUTHERS NEW ABBEY

M306

n/a

DRN 138

Leyland-M.C.W. Olympic ex-Ribble at the Bus Terminal by the River Nith in Dumfries. A small group of men while the time away by the railings

Jul-71

CUNNINGHAM PAISLEY

M311		CCK 614	Leyland PD2/3lLeyland ex-Ribble is seen in the centre of Paisley platform doors open and ? out of service	Sep-69
M312	44	SVD 882	Leyland PD2/20/NCME waits for time by the Paton Depot at Renfrew Ferry. A ex-Trent PD2/MCW is behind, and behind that a Western SMT PD3	n/a

DUNNET KEISS

M316

FSK 421K

Ford RI014/Willobrook is seen here in sunny conditions at John O'Groats on what must be mainland Britain's most northerly route

Jun-72

DUNOON MOTOR SERVICES

M321

AHF 198

Leyland PD2/1/MC ex-Wallasey is seen opposite the Argyll Hotel Dunoon on local service. A black Ford Popular has just overtaken the bus

Sep-64

GARELOCHEAD COACH SERVICES

M326	27	HSN 485	AEC Regent V/Alexander is parked by the uninspiring surroundings of a gasometer in Helensburgh. The nearside window nearest the platform has has been replaced by aluminium	Sep-71
M327	43	SSN 128	AEC RegentV/N.C.M.E. with 'Southdown' style full front passes through Colqhoun (? ) Square Helensburgh	Sep-71
M328	78	MSN 863G	AEC Regent V/Alexander, one of the last Regent V's built waits outside Helensburgh Station on a journey to Garelochead. The Blue Train sign hanging from the station wall is visible in this picture	Jun-71

GIBSON MOFFAT

M331

LFS 405

Leyland PD2/20/M.C.W. ex-Edinburgh leaves Beattock Village on a fine morning heading for Dumfries. The maroon/red livery contrasts sharply with the green surroundings

May-71

GRAHAM PAISLEY

M332	G10	353 FTB	Guy ArabV/NCME ex-Lancashire United, pauses in the High Street, Paisley bound for Hawkhead	Sep-71
M333	56	FXS 601	Guy Arab 1V/Strachan is pictured in a very busy Paisley High Street on its way to Linwood. The classical lines of the Town Hall just visible on the right contrast sharply with the modern office/shopping centre opposite	Sep-70
M334	86	HXS 106H	Daimler CRG61Alexander waits for time in Paisley High Street before setting off for Linwood. The bus stop pole and a lady standing by it, obscure a part of the rear. However compare the Highbridge Alexander body with the Lowheight Western SMT CRG6/Alexander overtaking the Graham's vehicle	Sep-70
M335	56	YNR 835J	Daimler SRG6?/Willowbrook (ex-demo?) stands in Paisley High Street en route for Hawkhead	n/a
M336	L6	AKE 147K	Leyland PDR1A.1/NCME. ex-Maidstone stands by the sea at Tynemouth on a private hire. The trippers have obviously picked their day it is fine and sunny	n/a

HEBRIDEAN STORNOWAY

M341

AJS 296B

Bedford VAS1/Duple Midland, is loaded with school children one of whom is waving to the photographer through a window. Similar vehicle HJS 219G stands empty alongside-both are outside the Town Hall

Jul-72

HUTCHISON OVERTON

M346

DVA 169C

AEC Reliance/Willowbrook passes by a run down looking bar in Wishaw. Also visible behind are 2 Central SMT vehicles-a Bristol LD6G and a Fleetline/ECW

Aug-71

MC GILL BARRHEAD

M351		GVD 47	Guy Arab 111/Duple ex-Hutchison basks in the sun outside the Depot. Alongside is Daimler CVG6/Massey OHS 980	Sep-70
M352		AHS 168	Daimler CRG6/Alexander is seen here in Paisley en route to Barrhead	Sep-70

MC LENNAN SPITALFIELD

M356

DRN 122

Leyland-MCW Olympic waits for time in Perth before leaving for Errol. The crew chat together on grass nearby

Sep-70

PATON RENFREW

M361		JWS 68	Leyland PD2/12/Leyland ex-Edinburgh and with B.M.M.O. front is well filled as she passes Paisley Cross en route to Hillington. Plenty of people walking about or standing chatting in this one	Sep-71
M362	1	FDJ 830	Leyland/PD2/20/MCW ex-St Helens passes through Renfrew on the Paisley-Renfrew Ferry service	Sep-69
M363	4	FDJ	Leyland PD2/20/East Lancs is caught in the sun with passengers aboard. probably on a hire, in Paisley. A young lady pushes a pram up a side street, behind an elderly man. The St Helen's red steering wheel of the PD2 is prominent in this picture.
			The following buses are known to be preserved. AA DT13 (Ml) Alexander Midland MRD 177 (M59) Alexander Northern NRB 161 (M73) A1 21 (M93) Edinburgh 798 (M165) and 900 (M170) Glasgow LA1 (184) and TBS 13 (M196) Mc Gill GVD 47 (M351) (Information kindly supplied by Marc Ferdman)