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Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around Edinburgh are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

  1. Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
  2. Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
  3. For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
  4. Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
  5. Post a listing. Add a listing for Edinburgh in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Edinburgh.

Helpful resources for Edinburgh

Recent reports in Edinburgh

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Lost: Travel adapters in central Edinburgh

On Tuesday at 4:20 PM, I last had my travel adapters while strolling down Princes Street in Edinburgh, near the Scott Monument. I must have left them on a bench by the Waverley Station tram stop as I checked a map, and they disappeared into the crowd. They’re small but essential for my trip, and I’m feeling stranded without them. If you’ve seen them, please reach out through the site so I can get back on the road.

Near Waverley Station, Edinburgh 26 days ago
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Ray-Ban tortoiseshell glasses, lost on Princes Street

I lost my Ray-Ban tortoiseshell glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Scott Monument on Princes Street. They're the classic metal-frame style with brown tortoiseshell corners and a noticeable scuff on the left temple; one lens has a tiny speck that can barely be seen in bright light. There's a small engraving on the inside of the right arm, initials 'PK', and they came with a black leather flip-case that has a dent in the corner. They're my go-to pair for work and reading, and I really need them back; I can't drive or read signs clearly without them. If you found them, you can drop them off at the Lost & Found desk near Waverley Station.

Edinburgh about 1 month ago
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Silver Yamaha flute lost near Princes Street Gardens

I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm outside the Scott Monument on Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. It's a standard student model with a small dent on the foot joint and a scratch along the lip plate. The case is black with a red lining, and there's a tiny sticker on the zipper with a local youth orchestra logo. It means a lot to me—my late aunt gave it to me, and I really need it back so I can keep practicing and auditioning.

Edinburgh about 1 month ago
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Cream duvet cover with blue piping, lost near Scott Monument

I lost my cream duvet cover with blue piping yesterday around 3pm near the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. It’s a king-size, 100% cotton cover with a soft waffle texture and a tiny snag along the bottom seam. There’s a faint coffee stain on the back, easy to spot if you peek inside. It’s sentimental to me because it was a gift from my mum, and I’d really appreciate getting it back.

Edinburgh about 1 month ago
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Blue Penguin Classics pocket paperback, well-thumbed

I lost my blue Penguin Classics pocket paperback yesterday around 3pm. It's a small pocket-sized book, about A6, with a bright blue cover and a creased spine from years of use. The back cover has a faint coffee stain and a green ribbon bookmark with a tiny brass compass charm poking out. I was sitting outside Waterstones on Princes Street, near the tram stop, and wandered toward Waverley Station, but I must have dropped it somewhere along the sidewalk between the shop doorway and the Scott Monument steps. This book is sentimental to me; it was a gift from my grandmother, and I'd really love to get it back.

Edinburgh about 1 month ago
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Sunburst acoustic guitar in black case

I lost my sunburst acoustic guitar yesterday around 3pm outside St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. It's a full-size dreadnought with a glossy sunburst finish, a small nick in the lower bout, and a frayed brown leather strap. The black hard case has a red plush lining, and there's a faded sticker on the inside that says 'Melody of the Meadows' from a busking gig last summer. This guitar means a lot to me; it's the one I learned on with my grandmother's old songs, so it's really sentimental and I could really use it back. If anyone spotted it or saw a guitar left behind in that area, please message me and I'll come collect it as soon as I can.

Edinburgh about 2 months ago