To herald the arrival of two Giant Pandas from China on Sunday 4 December, two giant 14-foot panda inflatables have been placed on view at the entrance to Edinburgh Zoo to greet visitors. Pictured with some bamboo is Owen Gasowski (5), from Dalgety Bay, Fife.To herald the arrival of two Giant Pandas from China on Sunday 4 December, two giant 14-foot panda inflatables have been placed on view at the entrance to Edinburgh Zoo to greet visitors. Pictured with some bamboo is Owen Gasowski (5), from Dalgety Bay, Fife.
To herald the arrival of two Giant Pandas from China on Sunday 4 December, two giant 14-foot panda inflatables have been placed on view at the entrance to Edinburgh Zoo to greet visitors. Pictured with some bamboo is Owen Gasowski (5), from Dalgety Bay, Fife.

In pictures: The pandas and Edinburgh

When Giant Pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in early December, 2011, the city was already at fever pitch. And we’ve been in love with them ever since. The news that we may well be returning them to China later this year will come as a blow to our many Panda loving residents.
By Kayt Turner
Published 4th Jan 2021, 09:24 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2021, 13:29 BST

When Giant Pandas Tian Tian (Sweeite) and Yang Guang (Sunshine) arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in early December, 2011, the city was already at fever pitch. And we’ve been in love with them ever since. The news that we may well be returning them to China later this year will come as a blow to our many Panda loving residents.

The Pandas from China arrive at Edinburgh Airport, before a police escort takes them to Edinburgh Zoo. Nicola Sturgeon and George Grubb are amongst those awaiting the pandas arrival

1. The Pandas from China arrive at Edinburgh Airport

The Pandas from China arrive at Edinburgh Airport, before a police escort takes them to Edinburgh Zoo. Nicola Sturgeon and George Grubb are amongst those awaiting the pandas arrival Photo: Jayne Wright

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Maisie Dalton - an Evening News competition winner - was at Edinburgh Airport to see the Pandas arrive, before a police escort took them to Edinburgh Zoo

2. Maisie Dalton

Maisie Dalton - an Evening News competition winner - was at Edinburgh Airport to see the Pandas arrive, before a police escort took them to Edinburgh Zoo Photo: Jayne Wright

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Tian Tian and Yang Guang were transported to Edinburgh Zoo in specially branded transportation

3. Tian Tian and Yang Guang were transported to Edinburgh Zoo in specially branded transportation

Tian Tian and Yang Guang were transported to Edinburgh Zoo in specially branded transportation Photo: Greg Macvean

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Our first glimpse of the new arrivals, Yang Guang, the male panda, is taken off the plane, before being loaded into the Fedex van.

4. Our first glimpse of the new arrivals

Our first glimpse of the new arrivals, Yang Guang, the male panda, is taken off the plane, before being loaded into the Fedex van. Photo: Jayne Wright

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