How much does it cost?

From £999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,349 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

No. Great Rail Journeys lists UK rail connections as an optional extra; you book and pay for rail separately to reach Edinburgh Waverley Station, where the Tour Manager meets you

Is the tour escorted?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager leads the group throughout all four days, managing all coach journeys and guided excursions

What meals are included?

Breakfasts each day, two dinners, and one lunch, plus traditional afternoon tea at Floors Castle

The Peebles Hydro Hotel and Spa, a four-star hotel in Peebles, for all three nights

When does the tour run?

No departure dates are published in the available information; contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm scheduled departures and availability

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Scottish Borders

Four-day Scottish Borders escape centered on the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Great Rail Journeys operates this four-day escorted tour centred on the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Scottish Borders. Departing from Edinburgh Waverley Station, the Tour Manager guides your group by coach to Peebles, a charming market town on the River Tweed, where you remain based for three nights at the four-star Peebles Hydro Hotel and Spa. Day two brings the spectacle of the Tattoo against Edinburgh Castle's floodlit ramparts, a visit to the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift connecting two historic canals, and views of the Kelpies, the 100-foot-high horse sculptures. Day three centres on Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle, where you enjoy traditional afternoon tea and stroll the Victorian Walled Gardens. The package suits couples, families, and history-minded travellers seeking a guided, hotel-based escape with cultural landmarks and local heritage woven through relaxed days.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £300 since 4 Jul, to £999.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The package cost covers coach and accommodation; rail travel to and from Edinburgh is listed as an optional extra and booked separately
Floors Castle is currently undergoing roof conservation work, though all areas remain accessible
Group size is up to 40 travellers; the itinerary emphasises shared coach journeys and hotel-based stays rather than solo exploration

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Peebles
Arriving in the Scottish Border town of Peebles
Meet the Tour Manager at Edinburgh Waverley Station, then coach to Peebles, checking in to the hotel for the first group dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Peebles
Visiting Abbotsford House & the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Visit Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House and gardens, then the Great Tapestry of Scotland's 160 hand-stitched panels.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Peebles
A day of Scotland's innovations and traditions
Ride the Falkirk Wheel, tour the Falkirk Distillery with a whisky tasting, then travel to Edinburgh for the evening's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Homeward bound
Coach back to Edinburgh Waverley Station after breakfast, free to continue home or explore Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Coach journey to the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures standing at nearly 100 feet high, honouring Scotland's working horses
Day 2Evening attendance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle
Day 3Visit to Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle, with traditional afternoon tea served in the castle

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
All cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,349 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: No. Great Rail Journeys lists UK rail connections as an optional extra; you book and pay for rail separately to reach Edinburgh Waverley Station, where the Tour Manager meets you
Is the tour escorted?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager leads the group throughout all four days, managing all coach journeys and guided excursions
What meals are included?: Breakfasts each day, two dinners, and one lunch, plus traditional afternoon tea at Floors Castle
Where do I stay?: The Peebles Hydro Hotel and Spa, a four-star hotel in Peebles, for all three nights
When does the tour run?: No departure dates are published in the available information; contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm scheduled departures and availability