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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacle of music, light and precision movement performed by the massed pipes and drums regiments.

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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 Edinburgh’s 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.

ITINERARY

THURSDAY - Very early Morning departure from Dorset, driving northwards through the Midlands and past the Lakes to Cumbernauld where your bags are taken to the room. After settling in enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner.

FRIDAY - Morning at leisure - 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 we drive to the village of Balloch on Loch Lomond and board a boat cruise into the Highlands, taking in magnificent mountain and island scenery, varied wildlife and a wealth of history, legend and folklore. Inside and outside seating, bar/café, toilet on board, commentary.

SUNDAY - Reluctantly leaving this beautiful corner of Britain to drive homewards, arriving back in Dorset that evening.

B, D

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

WESTERWOOD HOTEL & SPA, CUMBERNAULD

Say “aye” to a genuine Scottish welcome at this stunning 4 star spa hotel situated conveniently between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Classic rooms provide everything you need for a comfortable stay including private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, phone, TV, fridge, iron, tea tray and free wifi. The restaurant is newly refurbished and provides great countryside views while serving superb freshly prepared meals – a substantial Scottish breakfast buffet and 3 course dinner with choices. Hotel guests have free use of the health club which includes an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, gym and sauna, plus luxury spa treatments* (*extra fee). A well stocked bar and outdoor terrace/garden area provides area for relaxation and socialising. There is a lift to all floors and room service is available.

 

TOUR PRICE : £695.00 Per Person

Single Room Supplement : £170.00

 

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 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.

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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 South Station Dorchester South Station 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
Poole Area Convenient local point in Poole to be advised
Poundbury QMSE Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop
(Coach heading into Dorchester)
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 Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth
(former St Nicholas Church)
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
Value House Value House Car Park
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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