A MAJOR bus firm is offering veterans free bus travel for one day this weekend.

It comes after McGill's has revealed veterans of the armed forces will be able to use their services on Sunday, November 12, to help them access Remembrance services.

On top of that, the bus operator is also reminding members of the armed forces they can also enjoy free travel all year round on their buses.

It is available to military personnel wearing their uniforms, carrying military ID, and those with a veteran's medal or badge.

The travel firm has also said on Remembrance Sunday, drivers may pull over, where it's safe and legal to do so, to take part in a two-minute silence at 11am to pay tribute to all those serving or who have served in the forces.

In July, McGill's signed the Armed Force Covenant, promising to support local armed forces communities across the country, while they have also teamed up with Poppy Scotland to promote the free travel initiative.

Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising and Learning at Poppyscotland, and an RAF Veteran, said: "This is a fantastic initiative that will allow many veterans, as well as those that currently Serve, to attend Remembrance services across the many communities served by McGill’s.

"Remembrance is a deeply personal time of reflection for all those that have Served, those that still do, and for their families and communities.

"But, we all know that the cost-of-living crisis is impacting on every single pocket across Scotland.

"So I am personally pleased that economic conditions will not present a barrier to attending such an intrinsically important event for those in our Armed Forces community.

"I would like to thank McGill’s for their contribution at this time, and for placing the Scottish Poppy on their busses as a show of support for the Scottish Poppy Appeal."

McGill’s Group Managing Director, Alex Hornby added: “The Armed Forces are close to the hearts of many of our colleagues and customers and we’re proud to be able to support both serving military personnel and veterans attending Remembrance services this Sunday. 

“Every year we’re delighted to support the poppy appeal and Remembrance activities by offering free travel to veterans and supporting armed forces charities.

“This is all underpinned by our ongoing and uninterrupted support to those in the Armed Forces through our free travel programme and our signing of the Armed Forces Covenant earlier this year.”

McGill's has also fitted poppies to the front of their electric bus fleet across Scotland as a mark of respect.