Scottish Citylink today (Monday 12th April 2004) announced music to the ears of thousands of rock fans across Scotland.

The leading coach company is providing special services to Download - the country’s first rock festival.

Citylink will provide transport from major Scottish cities including Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Dundee, Aviemore and Inverness direct to the event on Glasgow Green.

The festival - which takes place on the 2nd and 3rd June - will feature music from two of the biggest rock bands in the world – Metallica and Linkin Park plus many more.

Paul Murphy, Marketing Manager of Scottish Citylink, said: “It is great to be the official transport provider for what promises to be a fantastic event.”

CPL, DF Concerts, Clear Channel Entertainment and Miller Genuine Draft are all working in partnership to bring the Download Festival to Scotland.

Geoff Ellis, of DF Concerts, said: “We are already seeing audiences from across Scotland buying tickets for the Download Festival at Glasgow Green, so Citylink’s involvement is wholly welcomed by us all and ensures music fans will travel safely to and from the event.”

Return travel direct to the event costs:

• Aberdeen £19
• Inverness £19
• Aviemore £15
• Dundee £9
• Perth £8
• Edinburgh £8

Tickets can be purchased from Citylink agents, online by visiting www.citylink.co.uk or by calling 08705 505050.

Details for Download are as follows:

DAY 1 GATES: 3PM
METALLICA
KORN
SLIPKNOT
HIM
Day 1 tickets: £43.50 + b.f. of £4.50 (web & phone sales) and £3.00 counter sales.

DAY 2 GATES: 3PM
LINKIN PARK
LOSTPROPHETS
IGGY & THE STOOGES
THE DISTILLERS
MACHINE HEAD
Day 2 tickets: £38.50 + b.f of £4.50 (web & phone sales) and £3.00 counter sales.

2 Day ticket: £79 + b.f. of £5.75 (web & phone sales) and £5.00 counter sales.

Issued by the BIG partnership on behalf of Scottish Citylink.

For further information please contact:

Kay Pullar on 0141 333 9585.