Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo

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Massed Pipes and Drums

Experience the best of Scotland! Explore two vibrant cities, watch the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo and visit lovely Loch Lomond.

Witness the unforgettable drama, colour and spine-tingling excitement of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Combine time spent exploring the Scottish capital’s elegant heart and Royal Mile with a visit to vibrant Glasgow and a tour of the stunning summer scenery of the Trossachs National Park. Then crown an unforgettable four days with a cruise on the waters of fabled Loch Lomond and a visit to the remarkable Falkirk Wheel.

Soak up the pomp and pageantry of this magical event - one of the highlights of the Scottish capital's Festival Season - as massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams create a dazzling spectacle.

What does this price include?

Three nights' bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, the Fenwick Hotel, Fenwick, or the Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton (depending on your departure date)
Three-course evening meals at your hotel on Days One and Three
A seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo (upgrade tickets available)
A short tour of Edinburgh
A boat trip on Loch Lomond
A tour of Trossachs
Return flights to Glasgow, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Your Itinerary

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Day One – Fly to Scotland

Fly to Glasgow where you'll be met by our tour manager, then head into the city to explore. With its Georgian and Victorian architecture, terraced squares and crescents, wonderful shops, galleries and museums (many of which are free to enter), Glasgow overflows with style and culture. It's a dynamic and vibrant place and often voted one of the world’s friendliest cities.

You’ll continue to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day Two – Included Edinburgh city tour and Edinburgh Tattoo ticket

Today we're off to Edinburgh. This beautiful, historic city is always a lively place, but during the famous festival season it really buzzes. Join your tour manager to get your bearings on our included guided orientation tour of Edinburgh when you arrive, and visit some of the city’s most famous sites. Highlights will include Princes Street and Jenners (the world’s oldest department store), the Castle, St Giles Cathedral, the Sir Walter Scott monument and the Royal Mile. The tour will end at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland, which you may like to visit (entrance payable locally).

You'll have the rest of the day free to explore. There’s always so much to see and do in Edinburgh: you'll find famous sights, galleries and museums, splendid shopping and fascinating attractions everywhere, and your tour manager will be more than happy to point you in the right direction and help you make the most of your stay. Why not visit The Spirit of the Tattoo, an interactive exhibition that reveals the story and mythology surrounding the Tattoo? It’s an ideal way to learn a little more about the history of this famous event.

In the early evening, make your way to the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle for the evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Massed pipes and drums, and dancers and display teams from all over the world, combine in a magical blend of music and colour, dance and military pageantry. It's a dazzling and unforgettable spectacle. Highlights include the sight of the Massed Pipes and Drums and Military Bands as they emerge from the huge castle gates and fill the air with stirring music, and the iconic sight of the lone piper silhouetted against the night sky as he patrols the battlements above.
Day Three – Included Loch Lomond and Trossachs tour

Spend today in the Trossachs, an outstandingly beautiful area of mountains, lochs, rivers and woodlands steeped in history and forever associated with the likes of William Wallace, Rob Roy MacGregor and Mary Queen of Scots.

Your day starts with a visit to the popular village of Aberfoyle before heading to Balloch on the southern shores of Loch Lomond. After the chance to have lunch we'll take an hour-long circular cruise on one of the most scenic parts of the Loch, enjoying the views of Ben Lomond and several loch-side castles and stately homes. The live commentary on board will ensure that you don’t miss a thing.

Your final stop today is the picturesque village of Luss. Take a five-ten-minute stroll from the coach stop into the village to see its lovely little cottages and delightful church, then relax over a cup of tea or perhaps take a short walk by the "bonnie banks" of the Loch and enjoy the stunning views across the water to Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly mountain.
Day Four – Included visit to the Falkirk Wheel

Experience the extraordinary Falkirk Wheel this morning (entrance payable locally). The world’s first rotating boat lift and an extraordinary feat of engineering, the spectacular 35-metre-high Wheel joins two canals with a height difference of 159 feet, and has become an iconic Scottish landmark.

Boarding one of the special boats, you'll sail into the lower caisson of The Wheel and ascend gracefully to join the Union Canal above. You'll then cruise along the Union Canal and under the historic Antonine Wall before returning for an effortless descent. The views of the surrounding scenery revealed during the trip are simply spectacular.

After time to explore the Wheel's fascinating visitor centre you'll return to Glasgow airport to check in for your flight home.

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Hotels

The Fenwick Hotel, Kilmarnock

This elegant, traditional style hotel is situated just off the M77 in the historic, picturesque village of Fenwick. The area is home to possibly the world's first co-operative society, The Fenwick Weaver's Society, set up in 1761.

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Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton

This attractive, family-owned, three-star hotel is situated on the outskirts of the historic Lanarkshire town of Hamilton, once the fiefdom of the Dukes of Hamilton.

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Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

The Park Hotel is less than one mile away from Kilmarnock Railway Station.

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The Tontine Hotel, Greenock

Situated on a quiet square in a residential part of Greenock, a town set on the River Clyde about 25 miles west of Glasgow, the main building of the three-star Tontine Hotel dates back to the early 1800s.

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Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine

A redbrick exterior and a leafy setting ensure a pleasant stay in Ayrshire.

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Further Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Ticket upgrades

You may like to upgrade your seat for the Tattoo. The seats are located in stands in a U shape around the castle esplanade. The more expensive the seats the further away they are from the open part of the U, which is where the acts emerge onto the esplanade.
Access to the Tattoo

There is a short but steeply inclined walk of 80 metres up Castlehill, the old cobbled approach to the Esplanade. There is then a further 60-metre walk on average, followed by steps up to the spectator stands where generally, the seating is quite steeply tiered. You will have plenty of time to make your way to and from the Esplanade and will be able to go at your own pace. Wheelchairs can be sited at ground level under the North stand at all performances and disabled toilets are available on the Esplanade.
Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though.
Passport
Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be:

Less than 10 years old on the day you return home – please check the "date of issue"

Valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home – please check the "expiry date"

These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.
Visa

If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure.

Border Control

At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required.

Healthcare Cover

You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information.
You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Mobile Roaming

Roaming charges are applied by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.