Edinburgh Tattoo & Loch Lomond

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.

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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.

WINNOCK HOTEL (3 STAR)

This charming old family run hotel takes centre stage on the green in the conservation village of Drymen. Sensitively extended and refurbished it retains its traditional bars and log fires and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Please note there is no lift but some ground floor rooms are available.

ITINERARY

Day One: We head north through the Scottish Border Region and on to the village of Drymen where we stay for three nights at the popular Winnock Hotel. Enjoy dinner this evening followed by Scottish themed entertainment.

Day Two: A morning to relax in Drymen with an included lunch at the hotel before we depart for Edinburgh. Enjoy some time for shopping or sightseeing in this captivating city before we make our way to the castle and take our seats for the 9pm performance of the military tattoo. (Please note that this will be a very late return).

Day Three: Following a leisurely breakfast we take a drive to the Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Centre where there will be an opportunity to take a boat trip. Regarded as the Queen of the Scottish Lochs and measuring some 23 miles long and five miles across, Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in Great Britain. We then drive on to Inveraray, one of Scotland's most beautiful historic towns. Attractions include the Gothic style Inveraray Castle and the Inveraray Jail Living Museum, one of Scotland’s top attractions with costumed characters and sounds and smells that bring the old courtroom and former county prison back to life.

Day Four: We check out and commence our journey home to North Wales.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Three nights accommodation with breakfast
Two dinners, one lunch
Admission to the Tattoo
Return coach travel

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
Deganwy	Deganwy, Railway Station Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Halkyn	Halkyn, Outside Billy Jeans (Springfield Hotel Return Drop Off Point)
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. New Road	Llandudno Junction, New Road Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Old Colwyn	Old Colwyn, Church Walks Bus Stop Opposite The Plough Inn
Penmaenmawr	Penmaenmawr, Llys Clwyd Bus Stop (Opposite Spar)
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