Description
Experience the world's largest military show against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle on this thrilling three-day breakaway! The highly anticipated Edinburgh Tattoo returns on its 75th anniversary, with performers to the beat of heart-pounding music provided by military bands from across the globe. In addition to the main event, we have time to visit the famous spot for runaway couples, Gretna Green, to complete a fantastic trip away.
Itinerary
What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 2 nights at a selected hotel in Scotland (JG3 or JG3+ rating) with dinner* & breakfast- Admission to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo- En-route visit to Gretna Green*Lunch will replace dinner on the day of the Tattoo.Please note: we advise you to be prepared with waterproofs etc. in case of inclement weather during the Tattoo. It will go ahead whatever the weather.This tour is considered unsuitable for those with mobility concerns due to the steep, cobbled incline to Edinburgh Castle and the steps/tiered seating at the Tattoo.
Itinerary
Included ExcursionsRoyal Edinburgh Military TattooAfter breakfast, we have time to spend at leisure. Then after lunch at the hotel, we depart for central Edinburgh where there's free time before making your way to the castle to take your seat for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The show brings together musicians and performers from every part of the world for a fabulous display of international culture. After the performance we travel back to our hotel.Gretna GreenOn our way home, we enjoy a stop at the marriage capital of the world, Gretna Green. In this famous village lies the original spot where young eloping couples would marry 'over the anvil' at the Blacksmiths Shop.
Venue Information
Hotel
Rob Roy Hotel, AberfoyleJG3 ratingThe comfortable and friendly Rob Roy Hotel in Aberfoyle is ideally situated for our break, at the gateway to the Trossachs. The en-suite rooms offer TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a bar and a restaurant.Riverside Lodge Hotel, IrvineJG3+ ratingThe Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine is nestled among the beautiful landscapes and yet ideally located for our itinerary. The en-suite rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Other hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG3+ ratingJG3+ hotels typically enjoy higher levels of satisfaction on both online hotel rating sites and our own customer satisfaction surveys and may enjoy superior locations close to resort attractions or surrounded by spectacular scenery.