Coca Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2019: Scottish dates revealed as Edinburgh’s Fort Kinnaird is only stop
IN the eyes of many, the countdown to Christmas can officially begin when the Coca-Cola Christmas truck rolls into town. The iconic red HGV will begin its tour in Scotland TODAY[1] as it sweeps Christmas cheer across 19 UK cities.
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The Coca-Cola truck will be in Edinburgh this weekCredit: AlamyBut where about in Scotland will it be stopping on its tour? Here we give you all the information you need to know.
Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour coming to Scotland on FRIDAY as Glasgow snubbed for 2019 dates[2]
When is the Coca-Cola Christmas truck coming to Scotland?
The truck will be starting north of the border this week, on Friday November 15 and Saturday November 16.
That's one day less than last year when there were three Scottish dates on the tour.
Where will it be stopping?
Only one Scottish city will benefit from free coke this year, and that is the capital city of Edinburgh. Glasgow has been snubbed entirely, despite hosting the truck at both Silverburn Centre and Tesco Extra in Rutherglen last year. Edinburgh is one of 19 stops along the way, with the month-long tour stopping at London's O2 Arena on Sunday December 15.
Do I need tickets?
You don't need to buy tickets in advance, but the queue for entry opens at 12pm and closes at 7pm.
Kris Robbens, Marketing Director at Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, said: "Christmas is all about sharing special moments with friends and loved ones and we're looking forward to spreading the festive cheer across Great Britain again this year with our iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour.
COCA-COLA CHRISTMAS TRUCK TOUR DATES 2019
- Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November : Fort Kinnaird, 32 Newcraighall Rd, Edinburgh
- Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November : 49 The Hayes, St David's Dewi Sant, Cardiff
- Tuesday 19 November : Asda, Creechbarrow Rd
- Thursday 21 November : Asda Boldon, North Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Boldon Colliery
- Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November : White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS11 8LU (Open 12-7pm)
- Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November : Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
- Wednesday 27 November : Asda, Pudsey, Leeds
- Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November : Whiteley Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
- Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November : Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough
- Monday 2 December : Asda Eastlands, Manchester
- Tuesday 3 December : Asda, Leyton Mill, London
- Wednesday 4 December : Asda, Watford, London
- Friday 6 - Saturday 7 December : Intu Trafford Centre, Manchester
- Friday 6 - Saturday 7 December : Intu Merry Hill, Dudley
- Tuesday 10 December : Sainsbury's Beckton, London
- Wednesday 11 December : Sainsbury's Essex, London
- Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December : Events Square, Cheshire Oaks, Liverpool
- Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December : Intu Lakeside, London
- Sunday 15 December : O2 Arena, London
"Whilst Christmas is a moment of celebration, it's also incredibly important to remember those that need support throughout the season. "So, we're really pleased to partner with Crisis and whilst guests at the tour enjoy a refreshing Coca-Cola zero sugar, when they recycle their can, they'll be helping to support an amazing charity."
Jon Sparkes, Chief Executive at Crisis, added: "Everyone in our society should have a safe and secure home.
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