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Edinburgh Tattoo, Falkirk Wheel & Stirling

The Military Tattoo was first performed in 1950 at the Edinburgh Music Festival. Today, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, it is without doubt one of the world's greatest shows. Also included is a visit to one of Scotland's top attractions, The Falkirk Wheel, which is the only rotating boat lift in the world

Experience one of the World's greats shows live on this short break to Scotland. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo was first performed in 1950 as the Army's contribution to the Edinburgh Music Festival. Today with its captivating blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, it is without doubt one of the world's greatest shows. A glittering cast of performers from all points of the compass, showcase a breath-taking array of military and civilian performances with massed pipes, drums, bands, display teams and dancers all making this a truly spectacular event.

HILTON DOUBLETREE GLASGOW WESTERWOOD

The contemporary Hilton Doubletree Glasgow Westerwood is set within acres of wooded countryside overlooked by the beautiful Campsie Hills. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar, lounge area and leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Reserved ticket for the Edinburgh Tattoo
Journey on Falkirk Wheel
Return travel by coach

Day One

We head north through the Scottish Border Region and on to the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood arriving mid-afternoon where we stay for three nights.

Excursion One

After a leisurely morning with time to make use of the leisure facilities at the hotel we travel to Edinburgh, one of Europe's great capital cities. This afternoon there will be plenty of free time to explore before we take our seats this evening in the castle for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This amazing spectacle takes place against the backdrop of Edinburgh's stunning Castle where performers from all around the World gather to entertain you for an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance.

Excursion Two

Morning visit to the Falkirk Wheel, one of Scotland's top attractions was built to celebrate the millennium and to restore the link between two of Scotland's major canals. The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world and during our visit you will be able to not only see the lift in operation but take a trip on this unique engineering masterpiece. This afternoon we continue to Stirling, the ancient capital of Scotland. Spend some time wandering around the old town or make your way up to visit the majestic Stirling Castle.

B, D

Day Four

Following breakfast we check out and head south back through the Border region and on home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham, Northbound	Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service)
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop