49 Shandwick Place in Edinburgh is set to become the flagship customer experience and travel centre for the UK’s largest municipal transport operator.

The 9140 square foot development will be the focal point for all bus service provision to both local customers and visitors plus also ensuring a high quality facility for staff.

Chartered surveyor and property specialist Graham + Sibbald has purchased the site and will manage the refurbishment.

Ryan Broadley, managing director of Linear Design & Construct, said: “We are delighted to be appointed to deliver this fantastic state-of-the art facility for Lothian. We look forward to providing a high quality project and commencing a long-lasting partnership with Lothian and Graham + Sibbald.”

Richard Hall, managing director of Lothian, said “Our travel centre will offer an enhanced customer experience for the millions of customers and visitors who use our services in and around Edinburgh each week. We are extremely proud to be working with Graham + Sibbald and Linear Design & Construct to deliver this project for our city.”

The fit-out project and refurbishment will be completed and opened to the public during the summer of 2019, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Lothian.