The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Floors Castle

Your holiday begins today in Edinburgh, where the Tour Manager will greet you at Waverley Station. From here, we take a coach to Peebles, departing at 5 PM. Peebles is a little town located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders and after checking into our hotel here, the group meets for dinner this evening.

• Dinner

After breakfast, you're at leisure to discover Peebles this morning. This afternoon, we head by coach to Bo'ness to board the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway for a round trip in one of the restored locomotives.* We pass the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, by waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct. After soaking up the Scottish countryside by heritage rail, we rejoin the coach bound for Edinburgh. On the way, we stop at the Kelpies and there's time to take some photos before our coach continues to Edinburgh. You're at leisure in Scotland's capital to get some dinner and explore before our incredible experience.

It's easy to find restaurants and pubs anywhere in the city centre, however, if there's a particular place you'd like to eat, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

This evening, we settle into our seats for The Royal 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 Massed Bands of the Royal Marines, and a firework show - all with Edinburgh Castle illuminated behind them. After this spectacle, the coach takes us back to our 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.

**Please note, for departures 10 & 17 August, Days 2 and 3 of this itinerary will be reversed and we will take The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo trip tomorrow.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Late this morning a coach takes us to the market town of Kelso. Arriving at Floors Castle, we are treated to a traditional afternoon tea in the beautiful grounds. Afterwards, you can explore the house and its Victorian Walled Gardens at your own pace. Wander through atmospheric woodland grounds or discover the collection of fine art, porcelain, tapestries, grand rooms and views over the River Tweed. We return to our hotel later this afternoon and you have some time to relax before dinner.

Please Note - For departure 20th August we will visit Abbotsford House instead of Floors Castle, also enjoying afternoon tea at Abbotsford House. 

• Breakfast, Dinner

It's time to bid farewell to Peebles after breakfast this morning. We journey by coach to Edinburgh Waverly station, where your holiday ends. Make your way home or take the opportunity to explore more of the area and add to the memories of our stay in Peebles.

• Breakfast