Busload of treats is just the ticket

Lothian Buses driver Christine Churchmichael gets ready to hand out gifts on the Edinburgh Sparkles Tweet Treat bus, a "mobile grotto" full of freebies, discounts and tastings.

It is touring the Capital today, tomorrow and on December 22 and 23, its route only revealed on Twitter at @edinburgh_.

The bus is organised by Dema and Lothian Buses. Treats on offer include Lothian Buses day tickets, goodie bags from Arran Aromatics and House of Fraser and samples from Eteaket and Chocolate Tree.