Dozens of taxis lined the streets of Edinburgh for the Taxi Trade Children's Outing. Pictures: Lisa Ferguson

The taxis - covered in decorations from balloons to giant robots - congregated at Edinburgh Zoo before heading through the streets of Edinburgh in convoy and along the coast road in East Lothian, culminating at Dirleton beach for families to enjoy a seaside day out. Here is a gallery of some of the best pictures from the outing...

There was plenty of colour on show during the outing. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Every year on the second Tuesday in June, Edinburghs taxi drivers take time off to treat some very special children to a day at the seaside for the Edinburgh Taxi Trade Kids Outing. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

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A brilliant effort by this driver with the Highland Cow decoration, made from balloons. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Adam, 6, Sophie 11, Jessica, 19 months (Michael & Amanda) and Layla 2. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Taxi drivers join in the fun. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Joan Houston, Demi Leigh, 10, Lesley Ann kilpatrick and Dougie Brews. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

The event is still going strong and is celebrating its 73rd year. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Adults and children alike were really getting into the spirit of things. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

The taxi trade outing starts at Edinburgh Zoo Car Park and goes down the Royal Mile, along London Road, through Portobello and then arrives in Musselburgh. The taxis then head along the coast road, through Gullane, ending up in Dirleton. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

In 2018, around 120 children with special needs were taken in a convoy through the city for a picnic in Archerfield, East Lothian. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

One passenger couldn't resist the Donald Trump costume. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

This is another brilliant effort. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Someone looks pleased with themselves. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Andrew, 3, Finlay, 1. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

The weather held out enough for many to enjoy some ice creams down at the seaside. Pictured are Jack Armstrong 11, Karen fusco, Louis Farrell, 11, and Sean Farrell. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Dozens of taxis took part in the outing in Edinburgh. Pic: Lisa Ferguson