The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024

Bringing together an international audience, this must-see show celebrates the skills and talents of military bands and display teams from the British Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, and military drill teams from around the world.

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Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's imposing Castle, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the most iconic event in Edinburgh's social calendar. Bringing together an international audience, this must-see show celebrates the skills and talents of military bands and display teams from the British Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, and military drill teams from around the world. Our four day tour includes visits to Stirling, Loch Lomond Shores and Gretna Green.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

1 night bed & breakfast, 2 nights half board

Visit to Gretna Green enroute

Excursion to Stirling & Loch Lomond Shores

Free time in Edinburgh

Ticket to the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo performance on Day 2

EDINBURGH

& THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO (FULL DAY) - Fondly known as "Auld Reekie", or "Old Smokey", you'll find one of Europe's most unique and memorable cities. Home to narrow, cobbled passageways, a variety of new and old buildings, fascinating museums and attractions galore. As dusk falls, it's time to don your tartan as we prepare for the highlight of this break - the sensational Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo, an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre, and dance!

STIRLING

& LOCH LOMOND SHORES (FULL DAY) - One of the most important cities in Scotland, Stirling is a vibrant mix of the old and new. Home to attractions including the iconic Stirling Castle and The Church of the Holy Rude, home of the coronation of Scotland's kings and queens! This afternoon, we return via a visit to Loch Lomond Shores. A converted waterside mill, you'll find a cosmopolitan collection of shops and attractions overlooking the 'Bonnie Banks' of the famous loch.

GRETNA GREEN

(ENROUTE) - We travel home with a stop at the famous Gretna Green. The UK's most popular wedding destination is a quaint village with unique sites, including the Famous Blacksmiths Shop and the Scottish Food Hall.

Golden Jubilee Hotel 4*, Glasgow

A luxury hotel on the River Clyde's banks, the Golden Jubilee offers stylish, modern bedrooms, a spa and leisure facilities. All bedrooms offer free Wi-Fi and an HD Smart TV, with some rooms having stunning views of the river below. Guests can also enjoy complimentary use of the hotel's leisure facilities, which include a heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped gym.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA