Mocktails on the move with Lumo

A Newcastle-headquartered travel operator is helping festival-goers raise a glass to sustainability.

Lumo, the 100 per cent electric train service, is the official travel partner for Edinburgh Cocktail Week, running from 3-12 October. 

The operator will transport visitors between Edinburgh, Newcastle, London and, from December, Glasgow Queen Street, offering a greener alternative to cars and short-haul flights.

Lumo will also host a special sustainable cocktail reception during the week, showcasing innovative suppliers, including:

• Flawsome! Drinks, the B Corp brand transforming surplus and “wonky” fruit into refreshing juices which are already served on Lumo trains.
• Blowin’ Free Gin, an Ayrshire farm-to-glass start-up distiller.
• Ad Gefrin, the award-winning Northumberland whisky and gin distillery reviving a centuries-old tradition in Northumberland.

Passengers on a recent Lumo train between Newcastle and Edinburgh enjoyed cocktails and mocktails prepared onboard, giving a taste of the festival at 125mph.

Stuart Jones, managing director of First Rail Open Access (Lumo), said: “We’re proud to be back supporting Edinburgh Cocktail Week for 2025, not just as the official travel partner but as a champion of sustainability and collaboration. 

“Festivals like this showcase the very best of Scotland’s hospitality, tourism and creativity, and we want to make sure people can enjoy them in the greenest way possible. 

“From our 100 percent electric trains to our partnerships with socially conscious suppliers, Lumo is committed to making sustainable choices more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring.”

Gary Anderson, pictured below, managing director of Edinburgh Cocktail Week, added: “This year’s festival promises to be bigger, greener and more inclusive than ever, with more than 120 bars, masterclasses and pop-ups across the city. 

“Having Lumo onboard as our official travel partner makes it easier than ever for cocktail lovers across the UK to be part of it without racking up an environmental hangover. 

“I’m particularly excited about Lumo’s sustainable drinks reception, which brings together some brilliant suppliers from Scotland and beyond.”

Gary Anderson, managing director of Edinburgh Cocktail Week

The partnership underlines the potential for guilt-free travel and festivities, with Lumo also sponsoring the Net Zero Champion Award at the 2026 Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Lumo is also proud to announce that it’s the prestigious sponsor of the Net Zero Champion Award at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which take place in February 2026.

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