The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
3 Days / 2 Nights

Edinburgh, World famous as the historic and cultural capital of Scotland is a fascinating city of striking contrasts.  Built around the castle which dates back to the XIth century, Edinburgh's dramatic setting amidst the rolling hills and ocean, classical architecture and natural beauty, has made it one of the most inspirational cities in the world.  Tattoo time in Edinburgh is walways special and our short break is the ideal way to make the most of this occasion.

Suggested Holiday Hotel:

The Best Western Hilcroft Hotel, near Livingstone.  The Hilcroft Hotel is situated midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh and features include a bar and restaurant.  All bedrooms are en-suite, and have tea/coffee making facilities, flatscreen TV with Freeview, telephone, hairdryer and free WiFi.

Suggested Tour Itinerary:

Day 1
Depart during the morning and travel north, stopping at a place of interest en-route, before continuing to our hotel.  Accommodation is reserved for two nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2
After breakfast the coach will depart for the centre of Edinburgh, where you will have free time for sightseeing.  Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is one of Europe’s most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities.  The Royal Mile runs between two of Edinburgh’s most important buildings, Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland.  Between the two and around the rest of the city there is a huge choice of things to see and do.
The coach will depart during the mid afternoon for the journey back to the hotel, where an early evening meal will be served.  After the meal the coach will then depart back to Edinburgh, arriving in time for the highlight of the tour - the 21.00 hrs performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. After what is sure to be a great night, the coach will be waiting to transfer you back to the hotel.

Day 3
After breakfast we check out of the hotel and commence our return journey via the Lake District, where a stop will be made in Keswick.  from here we continue our journey via the Lake Windermere back to the motorway and our journey back to the Midlands, arriving during the early/mid evening.

Please Note:
We would like to draw your attention to the accessibility of reaching Edinburgh Castle from the official coach drop off points of either Chambers Street or Kings Stables Road which are approx 500 metres walk from the castle itself. Castlehill, the old-cobbled approach to the Esplanade, is a short walk of some 80 metres, though on a steep incline, and consequently, may prove difficult for some clients.  In addition, there is on average, a further 60 metres followed by a minimum of five steps to be negotiated to reach the front rows of all the spectator stands in the arena.