The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Name: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Short Description: We leave Edinburgh behind and make our first stop at the majestic equine sculptures, the Kelpies. Then it's into the Highlands through the scenic beauty, once home to the infamous cattle thief and rogue, Rob Roy MacGregor. We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how the 'water of life' is made and sample a wee dram. We then explore the peaceful Hermitage and take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan. We take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay before returning south past the inspiring Forth Bridges. Back in Edinburgh, you will have time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Description: We leave Edinburgh behind and make our first stop at the majestic equine sculptures, the Kelpies. Then it's into the Highlands through the scenic beauty, once home to the infamous cattle thief and rogue, Rob Roy MacGregor. We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how the 'water of life' is made and sample a wee dram. We then explore the peaceful Hermitage and take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan. We take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay before returning south past the inspiring Forth Bridges. Back in Edinburgh, you will have time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Highlights

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Tattoo)
• Whisky Distillery(Whisky)
• Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld)
• The Hermitage Forest(Hermitage)
• Kelpies (Kelpies)

Inclusions

Item 1: Passionate Local Guide

Item 2: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English

Item 3: Whisky Distillery Tour

Item 4: Hermitage Forest Walk

Item 5: Evening Ticket for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Item 6: Foreign Language Audio Guides Available

Item 7: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

Item 8: Full Refund if Cancelled More than 48 Hours in Advance

Name: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 

NameShort: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a feast for the senses. The annual events welcome musicians and dancers from around the world to perform on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. A powerful and unforgettable experience which honours Scottish tradition.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a feast for the senses. The annual events welcome musicians and dancers from around the world to perform on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. A powerful and unforgettable experience which honours Scottish tradition.

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Name: Whisky Distillery

NameShort: Whisky Distillery

Our national drink is enjoyed around the world, but there’s nowhere better to try whisky than in Scotland itself. Learn about whisky production, and sample the ‘water of life’ straight from the source at a whisky distillery.

Our national drink is enjoyed around the world, but there’s nowhere better to try whisky than in Scotland itself. Learn about whisky production, and sample the ‘water of life’ straight from the source at a whisky distillery.

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Name: Dunkeld Cathedral

NameShort: Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral is a beautiful, partly ruined structure, which sits in a peaceful location overlooking the River Tay. Look out for the cursed effigy of the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ inside, and read about the cathedral’s history spanning hundreds of years.

Dunkeld Cathedral is a beautiful, partly ruined structure, which sits in a peaceful location overlooking the River Tay. Look out for the cursed effigy of the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ inside, and read about the cathedral’s history spanning hundreds of years.

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Name: The Hermitage Forest

NameShort: The Hermitage Forest

The Hermitage is a magical woodland, created by the 3rd Duke of Atholl, who helped with the tree planting by firing seeds out of a canon! Wander through the forest to admire a thundering waterfall and some of Scotland’s tallest trees.

The Hermitage is a magical woodland, created by the 3rd Duke of Atholl, who helped with the tree planting by firing seeds out of a canon! Wander through the forest to admire a thundering waterfall and some of Scotland’s tallest trees.

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Name: Kelpies 

NameShort: Kelpies 

The Kelpies are steel sculptures of two horses’ heads; 30 meters high and weighing 300 tonnes. Kelpies are mythological creatures in Scottish folklore, and this modern attraction is the largest equine landmark in the world, designed by Scottish artist Andy Scott.

The Kelpies are steel sculptures of two horses’ heads; 30 meters high and weighing 300 tonnes. Kelpies are mythological creatures in Scottish folklore, and this modern attraction is the largest equine landmark in the world, designed by Scottish artist Andy Scott.

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