Viral baked potato van SpudBros hosting free giveaway in Edinburgh with queue already forming

Brothers Jacob and Harley Nelson’s fun videos of jacket potatoes with various fillings have become an internet sensation since they first opened their hatch in 2020.

Brothers Jacob Nelson and Harley Nelson founded SpudBros in 2020 and have since shot to internet fame | James Speakman/PA Media Assignments

The pair now boast almost five million followers and 219 million likes on TikTok, with fans lining up for hours to get their hands on their famous loaded spuds.

The brothers dropped several hints about a Scottish trip on their social media channels and on Tuesday evening, they confirmed they had parked up in Edinburgh.

A queue is already forming at the SpudBros van. | Iconic Media

On Wednesday morning, they said: “Good morning Edinburgh, some of the team are still in bed what a beautiful day! Who’s fancies a free spud today?”

The van is parked near the University of Edinburgh buildings at Bristo Square.

The brothers are giving out free potatoes to 300 customers on Wednesday and it’s believed people started queuing as early as 3am.

The brothers have amassed thousands of fans keen to try a tasty spud after seeing them online | James Speakman/PA Media Assignments

Plans have been announced for the chain to launch a permanent takeaway venue on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road, but they are yet to have been approved by Edinburgh council.

The viral business already has spots in London, Blackburn, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Wakefield.

Last month, the duo took their food truck to the University of Strathclyde, with huge queues amassing soon after they opened at 11am.