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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.
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.
Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Reserved ticket for the Edinburgh Tattoo
Journey on Falkirk Wheel
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point
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.
DExcursion 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.
Day Four
Following breakfast we check out and head south back through the Border region and on home to North Wales.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
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 | Contact Details |
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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 |
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