Day 1 Travel to the hotel near Biggar.
Day2 This morning is a guided tour of Abbotsford, the extraordinary home of the iconic novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott. Located on the banks of the romantic River Tweed, admire the beautifully preserved architecture and see the rooms as Scott lived in them in the 1800s, before enjoying time in the stunning formal Regency gardens. This afternoon, spend time at leisure in Melrose, or Jedburgh with its abbey and Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre.
Day 3 First stop is Tweedbank to join Scotrail’s Border Railway to Edinburgh. Following this delightful journey, we recommend independent sightseeing. However, visits to the Palace of Holyrood or Edinburgh Castle can be arranged at an additional cost.
Day 4 First stop today is Dawyck Botanic Garden, home to one of Scotland's finest tree collections including some of Britain's oldest and tallest trees. Nestled in the Scottish Borders and enjoying a continental climate, an abundance of plants thrive here throughout the season. This afternoon is time at leisure in the historic town of Peebles, full of natural beauty and character with interesting alleyways and medieval closes.
Day 5 Homeward journey.
Edinburgh Tattoo – August
For 3 weeks in August, Edinburgh plays host to the unforgettable annual spectacle that is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, performed against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Tours include 2 nights half board accommodation, plus admission to the Edinburgh Tattoo. Please contact us for details.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.