Airport bid farewell to old runway
Cops rev up motorbike safety blitz
THE second runway at Edinburgh airport has been officially closed.
It is being removed to make way for a major redevelopment.
The runway, which dates back to when Turnhouse Aerodrome was used for military flying, fell into disuse after the current runway opened in 1977.
RAF veterans Dr Hamish MacLeod and Wing Commander George Robertson were invited to visit the airport and walk along the runway before it is ripped up.
He said: “Hamish and I both learned to fly here and did our first solo flights. It holds special memories.”
Edinburgh airport chief executive Gordon Dewar added: “We have a proud history here and it’s only right that we mark this occasion.” A BID to cut the number of motorcyclists dying on Scots roads was launched by police yesterday.
Officers are promoting safer motorcycling in the six-month campaign and hope to reduce the number of casualties.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams said: “Although motorcyclists make up one per cent of the motoring public, they account for around 16 per cent of those killed in road crashes.”
Police are also warning other road users to look out for motorcyclists when turning at junctions.
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: “As a motorcyclist myself, I know better weather will be tempting many to head out to enjoy Scotland’s roads. It’s important people do so in a safe manner and ride to the conditions.”