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   CASTLES OF THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
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EDINBURGH BOOK MILITARY TATTOO NOW
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Since 1950, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been an annual event held at the city's castle. The rousing music of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish Regiments and the magical setting of Edinburgh castle makes this an unrivalled spectacle. (NB Steep walk to castle from drop off point)
The Scottish Borders, one of the easiest destinations in Scotland to reach, are bursting with rolling hills, epic history and awe-inspiring stately homes and castles. Stay in a smart castle hotel, explore two iconic castles and visit a haunted castle jail. NB: a reasonable degree of mobility is recommended to enjoy this tour to the full
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Big drive to North of the Border with en-route stops to arrive in Peebles for 4 nights DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Peebles with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Thirlestane Castle & Pebbles Enjoy a private guided tour of this grand 16th century tower house, once visited by Bonnie Prince Charlie – a unique place filled with fascinating stories (NB some stairs / steps). Time at leisure in the gorgeous Borders town of Peebles
Floors Castle & Gardens and Kelso Iconic country house, Floors Castle is the largest inhabited house in Scotland, home to 11 generations of the Dukes of Roxburghe. Later visit picturesque Kelso, at the junction of the rivers Tweed and Teviot
Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum and Famously Hawick Get a taste of life in an 1820s prison with a story-telling guide as you walk through the original cell blocks. Visit Hawick, home to premium Scottish producers of luxury goods for hosted tours & tastings
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head off to Scotland for your 3- or 4-night stay. Breakfast & 2 or 3 dinners DAY 2 – 3 (OR 4) At leisure with two or three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Edinburgh & Military Tattoo (All tours) Leisure time in Edinburgh before the Tattoo evening performance. Late return to hotel. No evening meal included today
Gretna Green & Dumfries (4 day only) UK’s world- famous wedding capital and Dumfries on the banks of the River Nith
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs (5 day tour) Take a scenic Scottish drive to Loch Lomond in the Trossachs, a favourite destination of Queen Victoria
Largs (5 day only) Traditional Victorian seaside resort with promenade
RETURN DAY Homeward bound after breakfast
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights with breakfast and 2 or 3 dinners Porterage & welcome drink Mid-price ticket to the Military Tattoo
Visit to Dumfries (4 day only) Visit to Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park & Largs (5 day only)
DAY 5 After breakfast depart homeward
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink Private tour of Thirlestane Castle with piper welcome Entrance to Floors Castle & Gardens
Storyteller tour of Jedburgh Castle Jail
Hawick with hosted visits to local producers
Tour & tasting at Borders Distillery
Tour & tea at Johnstons of Elgin (Hawick)
Visits to Peebles & Kelso
Call us on: 01255 425453
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
 5 DAYS
 FROM £679
 4 OR 5 DAYS
 FROM £519
   SCOTLAND
   4 DAY ONLY
GRETNA HALL HOTEL, GRETNA GREEN HHH
Steeped in history and walking distance to the town
Rooms with TV & hairdryer Restaurant & bar
5 DAY ONLY
RIVERSIDE LODGE, IRVINE HHHH
Recently refurbished hotel on outskirts of Irvine Stylish guestrooms with TV & WiFi
Contemporary restaurant & spacious lounge bar
No lift but some ground floor rooms
Singles are double for sole use
 BARONY CASTLE HOTEL, PEEBLES HHH
Impressive castle hotel set in mature grounds incl famous Polish Map of Scotland
Elegant rooms with all mod cons
Modern leisure centre with pool, sauna & spa Lift (but some rooms not lift accessible)
4 AUG 2024
Gretna Hall
  4 DAYS
  £519
 18 AUG 2024
Riverside Lodge
 5 DAYS
 £589
 Single
 4 DAYS
 £100
 Insurance
4 DAYS
£35
 Single
 5 DAYS
 £115
 Insurance
 5 DAYS
 £37
 7 JULY 2024
  £679
  Single
£100
 Insurance
 £37
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