The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacle of music, light and precision movement performed by the massed pipes and drums regiments.
The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacle of music, light and precision movement performed by the massed pipes and drums regiments.
Few places in Britain provide finer and purer light than Scotland, with utter clarity it illuminates a stunning landscape of forest, hills and lochs, peppered with fascinating heritage sites and historic towns. This short-break includes a visit to Edinburghs famous Military Tattoo a spectacle of music, light and precision movement performed by the massed pipes and drums of Scottish Regiments and units from around the World. The 100 minute long show is possibly the most stupendous on Earth and commands a TV audience of over 100 million although there is absolutely no substitute for being there in person. When subtle lighting picks out the lone piper playing a lament on the castle ramparts, few in the audience fail to be moved by the atmosphere.
NB: The originally brochured hotel at Pebbles has informed us they are likely to close during 2025 for refurbishment works. The tour has been relocated to an alternative 4 star hotel, The Glynhill Hotel & Spa at Renfrew. Some changes to the originally published itinerary have had to be made to accommodate this change - see revised information here.
ITINERARY
THURSDAY - Early Morning departure from Dorset, driving northwards through the Midlands and past the Lakes to Renfrew where porterage will ensure your bags are taken to the room. After settling in enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner with choices.
FRIDAY - Morning to explore your surroundings and maybe enjoy a walk around the grounds or exploit the hotel leisure facilities. We shall take an early lunch at the hotel (In lieu of dinner). Afternoon to Edinburgh, with time for sightseeing or shopping. Maybe visit the Castle, Gardens or Royal Yacht Britannia. You are free to source your own dinner in the city centre where you will be spoilt for choice. This evening take your seats for the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo (side tiered seating with steps). The word "Tattoo" was adopted by British Army officers during the 1740s when they were based in Flanders, Belgium. It is derived from the Dutch phrase "tap toe", used to order bar owners to turn off the taps of their beer kegs so that drunken soldiers could return to their barracks. We shall return to hotel late that night.
SATURDAY - Enjoy a lie-in. Late-morning departure to Balloch on Loch Lomond where we shall join a boat cruise into the highlands, enjoying magnificent scenery, varied wildlife and a wealth of history, legend and folklore.
SUNDAY - Reluctantly leaving this beautiful corner of Britain to drive homewards, arriving back in Dorset that evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles (Now due to close for refurbishment)
Replaced by : The Glynhill Hotel & Spa, Renfrew
A 4 star family owned hotel on the western outskirts of Glasgow and conveniently situated for Edinburgh and picturesque Loch Lomond. All bedrooms are stylishly decorated and well equipped, offering private bathroom/shower with free toiletries, hairdryer, TV with satellite channels, tea tray, seating/desk, phone, iron and free wifi. Most rooms (not all) are accessible by lift although there are some steps in corridors and into the breakfast room. Dinner is freshly prepared using quality local ingredients and served in the spacious restaurant. There is a comfortable bar in which to socialise and the energetic can use the extensive leisure facilities (pool, gym, sauna etc).
Single Room Supplement : £85.00
Price Includes : All coach travel, 3 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals (lunch replaces dinner on night of Tattoo), Show ticket for Tattoo, Loch Lomond boat cruise.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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