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Castles and Broomsticks

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    1 day

  • Start time

    8:15am

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB.

  • Ending Point

    Waterloo Place on Princes Street

Key Highlights

  • Take in the rolling countryside and wild coastline of the Scottish borders
  • Explore the sleepy village of Bamburgh, absorbing its rich history
  • Marvel at the magic of Alnwick Castle
  • Learn about the battles that raged in the region through your expert guide.

Overview

Ready for a magical tour, taking in the Scottish border sights along with the wizardry and witchcraft of Hogwarts! You’ll learn about the history, the bloody battles and visit picturesque villages. All wrapped in a special day trip from Edinburgh. 

Get ready as you head south towards the border, so don’t let the rolling hills and dramatic coastline fool you. You’re heading back in time to when bloody battles raged. First, however, it’s time to take in the delights of the sleepy fishing village of Bamburgh. A place itself that has seen many a battle. Your expert guide there to fill in all the details. 

Feeling refreshed it’s time to head for school! Yep, Hogwarts is waiting. Alnwick Castle is the destination, a place with a long and rich history. Admire the architecture, and you’ll soon see why this place is used by the film industry. From Harry Potter to Downtown Abbey, there’s no mistaking the magic that takes place here. 

Then it’s time to head back home, across the border once more, you’ll learn of the turbulent past as you make your way back to Edinburgh. 

This tour showcases the best of the borders, the rich architecture, and the long history of the region. A tour of castles and broomsticks.

Please note

Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. 

Passenger dropoff is at Waterloo Place Princes Street 

Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. 

Must have travel insurance 

The minimum age for a Highland Explorer Tour passenger is 5 years old. 

Those who are 17 year old pay the adult price, but need to be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over. 

Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes before departure

Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.

Highland hotels and guesthouses do not have lifts/elevators. Guests should be able to walk up steps in order to access rooms. 

The summer and winter itineraries vary slightly. 

Day Tours cancelled a day or more before departure date will receive a full refund. If cancelled 24 hours or less, the cancellation fee will be 100%.

Extended Tours cancelled outside of 45 days prior to departure will be given a fexi-deposit. If the cancellation is made 45 to 14 days prior to the departure a 25% cancellation fee will be charged. If a cancellation is made 14 days or less, the cancellation charge will be 100%. 

*Festival Tours cancelled more than 45 days from the departure date will have a 25% cancellation fee. If cancelled 45 to 22 days prior to the departure, there will be 50% cancellation fee. If a festival tour is cancelled 21 days or less before the tour there will be a 100% cancellation fee. 

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