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August Holiday Ideas

August, along with July, is the hottest month of the year in the British Isles, so why not celebrate the rare sunshine with a holiday at home? The Edinburgh Tattoo is held annually each August in Scotland's capital, and is an event not to be missed. Or, for a less conventional summer holiday, why not eschew the traditional beach getaway and opt to explore the stunning Swiss Alps on the iconic Glacier Express?

Edinburgh Tattoo
Experience the spectacle of marching bands when you visit the Edinburgh Tattoo by train, with pipes and drums resonating from the castle's elevated setting. This annual series of military tattoos is part of Edinburgh's world-famous summer festivals, and is an incredible celebration of dance and music. After enjoying the festivities, we go on to explore the West Highlands, seeing incredible lochs, glens and mountains, all bathed in a glorious summer glow.

Traditional Glacier Express
Stunning scenery and spectacular views are enough to take your breath away as we travel by rail through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the world-famous Glacier Express train. We enjoy thrilling mountain railways, charming towns and dramatic Alpine scenery for which Switzerland is justly famous. Temperatures are pleasant at this time of year, yet incredible snow-capped mountains still loom in the distance; a truly spectacular sight.