Christmas charity bus returning to Clydebank and Glasgow for 2026

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A "much-loved" charity bus is returning for Christmas 2026.

In a post on Facebook, St Margaret of Scotland Hospice announced it is teaming up with McGill’s Buses to collect vital donations for the hospice this festive season.

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For decades, volunteers have gone door-to-door on the bus collecting money for the hospice.

In 2024, the efforts of volunteers on the bus raised enough money to fund a week's worth of care at the hospice.

The hospice said: "It's a wonderful way to meet new people, spread a little festive joy, and know you're helping patients and families right here in your community. Choose the slot that works for you when you sign up!"

The hospice has now announced the dates and locations for this year's bus:

December 1: Duntocher and Hardgate, 5pm to 9pm
December 2: Duntocher and Ocean Field, 5pm to 9pm
December 3: Old Kilpatrick, 5pm to 9pm
December 4: Dumbarton, 5pm to 9pm
December 5: Glasgow city centre, 10am to 4pm
December 6: Asda Dumbarton, 10am to 4pm
December 7: Linnvale, 5pm to 9pm
December 8: Whitecrook, 5pm to 9pm
December 9: Knightswood and Academy Park, 5pm to 9pm
December 10: Dalmuir and Parkhall, 5pm to 9pm
December 11: Drumry, 5pm to 9pm
December 12: Faifley and Drumchapel, 10am to 4pm
December 13: Byres Road, 12pm to 8pm
December 14: Anniesland and Jordanhill, 5pm to 9pm
December 15: Asda Bearsden, 10am to 4pm
December 15: Baljaffray, 5pm to 9pm
December 16: Scotstounhill, 5pm to 9pm
December 17: Bearsden, 5pm to 9pm
December 18: Clydebank and Truck Convoy, 5pm to 9pm
December 19: Milngavie town centre, 10am to 4pm
December 20: Byres Road, 12pm to 8pm
December 21: Dumbarton East, 5pm to 9pm

Anyone wishing to volunteer on the bus can do so by signing up here.

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