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Edinburgh airport turns 30
30 May 2007
Scotland's Edinburgh airport has celebrated its 30th birthday with the burying of a time capsule.
Officials from the hub, including new managing director David Johnston, came together for a short ceremony in which the capsule was buried.
It was laid in commemoration of when the Queen opened the airport's terminal in May 1977.
The 30th anniversary of its opening gave those associated with the airport the chance to reminisce.
'Edinburgh airport has a great story behind it: an illustrious history with an important military connection and a strong record of growth, of which we are very proud,' said Mr Johnston.
'We want to celebrate the past 30 years but also look ahead to what is an exciting future. As one of the newest members of the team here, I am looking forward to being part of that next chapter.'
The time capsule contains a number of items associated with the airport including a modern-day boarding pass, an airport menu, a copy of the day's number one song and a map of Scotland's political landscape.
It is due to be opened again in 2037.
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Officials from the hub, including new managing director David Johnston, came together for a short ceremony in which the capsule was buried.
It was laid in commemoration of when the Queen opened the airport's terminal in May 1977.
The 30th anniversary of its opening gave those associated with the airport the chance to reminisce.
'Edinburgh airport has a great story behind it: an illustrious history with an important military connection and a strong record of growth, of which we are very proud,' said Mr Johnston.
'We want to celebrate the past 30 years but also look ahead to what is an exciting future. As one of the newest members of the team here, I am looking forward to being part of that next chapter.'
The time capsule contains a number of items associated with the airport including a modern-day boarding pass, an airport menu, a copy of the day's number one song and a map of Scotland's political landscape.
It is due to be opened again in 2037.
Click here to plan and book flights, hotels, city breaks, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
© Adfero Ltd
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