Sunday 10th to Friday 15th August 2025 - An event not to be missed, the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, staying at Westerwood Golf & Spa. From £989pp
Book NowExplore Scotland's, city and country, from our luxurious base between Glasgow and Stirling. One of the world's 'must see events' is the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a spectacle with hundreds of performers, breath-taking shows of military precision, battle re-enactments and traditional dancers. The famous finale of massed pipe bands and drums, led by a lone piper, is set against the dramatic backdrop of this world-famous castle. This holiday would not be complete without visiting another two iconic sights, the magnificent equine sculptures of The Kelpies and afterwards a ride on the Falkirk Wheel, the worlds only rotating boat lift.
Doubletree by Hilton Westerwood Golf & Spa (main stay Hotel) - 3 nights, bed, Breakfast & dinner on 2 nights.
Set on a hill top, with views over Cumbernauld town and the surrounding hills. All the public rooms have an air of quality about them including a quiet lounge with sofas and a larger bar/ lounge with views and a terrace. The hotel has 148 guest bedrooms, 50 of which are located on the ground floor. Please advise if you require one of these rooms. Large indoor heated swimming pool. All rooms have separate bath and step in shower. There is lift access to all rooms.
Hampton by Hilton, Blackburn (overnight hotel, both ways) - Sunday 10th August & Thursday 14th August - Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Holiday includes:
5 nights, bed, full Scottish/English breakfast & dinner (dinner included on 4 nights only)
Tickets for the Edinburgh Tattoo
Free time in Edinburgh
Free time in Glasgow
Trip on the Falkirk Wheel and a tour of the Kelpies
Visit to Devils Porridge Museum
Travel by Tally Ho coach with on-board facilities
Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£989 per person based on two sharing twin / double room.
Single supplement £197 per person
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Sunday 10th August
Leaving Devon we travel to our overnight hotel near Blackburn with comfort stops on route.
DMonday 11th August
We continue on to Scotland, with a visit to the Devils Porridge Museum, discovering the remarkable wartime story of the Greatest Munitions Factory and the extraordinary lives of the Munitions Girls who worked there. Built during WW1, HM Factory Gretna stretched nine miles along the Solway Coast and produced more cordite explosive than all the other factories combined. Through unique objects and interactive displays, this museum brings to life the secret wartime history of Southwest Scotland and Cumbria. We arrive at our hotel with time to unpack and relax before dinner.
D, FETuesday 12th August
After breakfast you will have free time to explore the city of Glasgow which is located on the banks of the River Clyde. Renowned for its striking architecture, contemporary art spaces and fascinating museums. The iconic Wellington statue, adorned with a traffic cone, is a prime example of the locals' sense of humour. With its mix of independent and high-street shops, the city is considered to be something of a shopper's paradise too.
D, FEWednesday 13 August
Departing the hotel at lunch time we visit Scotland's Capital City & enjoy some time to sightsee. There are plenty of restaurants you can choose for your evening meal, we will meet at a designated point then make our way to the show. There is a steep incline leading up to the castle and once inside there are cobbles. The Military Tattoo performance starts later that evening.
DThursday 14th August
After a full Scottish breakfast we travel to see The Kelpies, these magnificent equine sculptures, standing proudly at 30 meters tall, embody the power and grace of Scotland's rich heritage. Discover the intricate details, the marvelous feat of engineering and the symbolism that lies within. Afterwards we travel to the Falkirk Wheel and take a ride on the world's only rotating boat lift, this tour takes 50 minutes and includes two turns on The Wheel. Afterwards we then travel to our overnight hotel in Blackburn.
D, FEFriday 15th August
After breakfast we return home to South Devon with comfort stops on route.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
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 |
---|---|
Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
Dartmouth. | Dartmouth Townstal |
Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services |
Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage |
Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay |
Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station |
Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library |
Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
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