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4H SCOTTISH BORDERS BOOK STEAM & CRUISE NOW
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH BOOK MILITARY TATTOO NOW
F RA VE VO I US RE I DT E
The Scottish Borders are bursting with rolling hills, epic history and awe-inspiring stately homes and castles. Step aboard and explore Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, the golden age of steam, the Firth of Forth afloat with afternoon tea and 420 million years of Scotland beautifully illustrated with 300 miles of wool! NB: a reasonable degree of mobility is recommended
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 two included excursions and one optional excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Traquair House & The Great Tapestry of Scotland Enjoy a private guided tour with Lady Catherine Maxwell (subject to availability) of Scotland’s oldest inhabited house which dates back to 1107. Onto Galashiels and The Great Tapestry of Scotland which tells the moving narrative of Scotland’s history Forth Sea Train Adventure – Steam & Cruise Nostalgic trip on the heritage Bo’Ness & Kinneil steam railway and a 90-minute cruise on the Firth of Forth with an afternoon tea and views of the renowned Three Bridges
F F A A V V O O U U R R I I T T E E
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. NEW FOR 2025 – Firth of Forth lunch cruise (NB steep walk to castle from drop off point)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
A Day in Edinburgh
Scotland’s delightful Capital City with its stunning architecture, winding streets and an awe-inspiring castle
DAY 5 After breakfast depart homeward
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Exclusive guided tour of Traquair House with morning coffee & shortbread Entrance to The Great Tapestry of Scotland with history talk
Return trip on Bo’ness & Kinneil Steam Railway Blackness Castle Cruise with afternoon tea on the Firth of Forth
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) Three Bridges Lunch Cruise along the Firth of Forth. 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 drive to Loch Lomond in the Trossachs,
a favourite destination of Queen Victoria
Largs (5 day only) Traditional Victorian seaside resort
RETURN DAY Homeward bound after breakfast
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights with breakfast and 2 or 3 dinners Porterage & welcome drink Mid-price ticket to the Military Tattoo
Firth of Forth lunch cruise Visit to Dumfries (4 day only) Visit to Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park & Largs (5 day only)
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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5 DAYS
FROM £819
4 OR 5 DAYS
FROM £599
SCOTLAND
FOUR DAY ONLY
GRETNA HALL HOTEL, GRETNA GREEN HHH
Steeped in history and close to the town
Rooms with TV & hairdryer Restaurant & bar
Lift plus some ground floor rooms
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FIVE 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
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PEEBLES HYDRO RESORT, PEEBLES HHHH
Historic resort hotel beautifully set in gardens near the River Tweed Classic guestrooms with TV & WiFi
Singles are double for sole use
Smart restaurant, lounge & cocktail bar
Extensive leisure facilities with 20m indoor pool
Lift to all floors (but some rooms not lift accessible)
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3 AUG 2025
(Gretna Hall)
4 DAYS
£599
17 AUG 2025
(Riverside)
5 DAYS
£649
Single (Gretna Hall)
4 DAYS
£110
Single (Riverside)
5 DAYS
£130
Insurance
4 DAYS
£35
Insurance
5 DAYS
£36
5 OCT 2025
£819
Single (limited)
£240
Insurance
£36
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