Day 2 – The nostalgic Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, inspiring Kelpies, and the sensational Edinburgh Tattoo
After breakfast, you're at leisure to discover Peebles this
morning. With its breathtaking scenery, local shops, charming
cafés, and picturesque walking routes, the town is wonderful to
explore. If you're a lover of writers, you could visit the John
Buchan Story Museum which celebrates the local legend through
fascinating artifacts. Or, you could discover the history of
Peebles and the surrounding area at the Tweeddale Museum and
Gallery.
This afternoon, your group heads by coach to Bo'ness. Here you
board the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway for an atmospheric round trip
in one of the lovingly-restored locomotives. Gaze out of your
window as you journey by the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past
waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct. After soaking up the
beautiful Scottish countryside by heritage rail, your group rejoins
the coach bound for Edinburgh.
On the way, you visit the magnificent Kelpies. These towering
sculptures were designed by the talented Glasgow-based artist, Andy
Scott to pay homage to the hardworking horses of Scotland that once
pulled barges along the canals and worked in the fields of the
area. There's time to take some photos before the coach continues
to lively Edinburgh. You're at leisure in Scotland's capital to get
some dinner and explore before the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
experience.
It's easy to find restaurants and pubs anywhere in the city
centre, however, for the most interesting areas you could head to
the top of the Old Town's Royal Mile, or the charming Rose Street
and Princes Street in the New Town. If there's a particular place
you'd like to eat, we recommend booking in advance to avoid
disappointment.
Meeting up with your group again this evening, you settle into
your seats for the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This
remarkable event happens every year and brings together music,
entertainment, and ceremonial performances. Watch in awe at the
Scottish regiments' pipers and drummers performing together, the
impressive Massed Bands of the Royal Marines, and a fantastic
firework show - all with Edinburgh Castle magnificently illuminated
behind them.
After an incredible spectacle, the coach takes your group back
to your hotel in Peebles late this evening.
Trains are steam-hauled where possible, however due to
timetable changes or weather conditions, heritage diesel
locomotives may be running instead.
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