Edinburgh Christmas Market
A festive tour to the Scottish borders including visits to Edinburgh Christmas Markets
A festive tour to the Scottish borders including visits to Edinburgh Christmas
Markets. Take this time to grab a last-minute gift or just relax with a warm
drink. The tour also includes an excursion to enjoy Christmas at Abbotsford,
the home of famous Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
Dates
19/11/2027
Price
£649PP
£120 Single Supplement
What is Included?
• Christmas at Abbotsford
• Edinburgh Christmas Markets
• Great Tapestry of Scotland
• Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Deposit & Remaining Balance
This tour requires a £50 per person deposit to secure your booking, if a deposit is not paid upon book then your space will not be confirmed
Your remaining balance is due 90 days prior to departure and can be paid via your online account or over the phone
Failure to pay your remaining balance on time may result in your booking being cancelled
Deposits can not be transfered or refunded
Cancellation T&C's
90+ days before departure - Loss of full deposit
0-89 days before departure - Loss of full balance
Accessibility & Limited Mobility
If you do require any mobility assitance then please let us know upon booking. If you require a lower floor room in any of the hotels, these are on request only and can not be guarentee
Day 1
Depart from your home area travelling to the Scottish Borders, arriving late afternoon
at the Barony Castle Hotel. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 2
Our morning takes us to the picturesque town of Melrose where we have time to
explore and enjoy the scenery. Perhaps visit Melrose Abbey believed to be the burial
place of the heart of Robert the Bruce. Later we make the short journey to visit the
Great Tapestry of Scotland - a wonderful gallery displaying 12,000 years of Scottish
History through tapestry. Over 1000 volunteers spent more than 50,000 hours in the
creation of this masterpiece completed in 2013. The tapestry was the brainchild of
author Alexander McCall Smith who was inspired by the Prestonpans Tapestry, along
with artist Andrew Crummy. Following our visit, there is a chance to pay a visit to
traditional 5th Generation Scottish Bakers Alex Dalgetty and Son’s to purchase the
region's famous Selkirk Bannock.
Day 3
Today we short journey to experience Christmas at Abbotsford - the famous home of
Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. This historic house has been festively decorated to
reflect an 1820s Scottish Christmas. A unique Waverley book tree will be on display in
Scott’s Library. We return to Peebles Hydro early afternoon for time to enjoy the hotel
leisure facilities before dinner.
Day 4
This morning, we drive to Edinburgh’s centre to enjoy our day at the Christmas
Markets. Edinburgh is a true winter wonderland at Christmas time, and the festive
markets are sure to delight. You’ll find gifts galore, fantastic food and Christmas cheer
aplenty, so take time to explore, pick up the perfect presents, and sample fine festive
treats.
Day 5
After breakfast, we leave and head for home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Our hotel for this tour is the Barony Castle Hotel. Situated in the Scottish Borders, the 16th century castle has evolved in to
a welcoming hotel. With links to Glasgow and Edinburgh the hotel is a great holiday hub. Hotel facilities include a 10
metre pool with whirlpool bath, sauna and heated loungers and a gym. Rooms are all ensuite with television, telephone,
complimentary Wi-Fi, radio, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has lift access.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberdare | Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP |
| Abertillery | Layby opposite The White Feathers Abertillery NP13 1UB |
| Ammanford | Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB |
| Bancyfelin | The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND |
| Burry Port | Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed,Burry Port SA16 0SY |
| Cardigan | Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS |
| Carmarthen | Train Station, Station Approach, Carmarthen SA31 2BE |
| Cross Hands | JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB |
| Haverfordwest | Train Station, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH |
| Kidwelly | Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, Kidwelly SA17 4SJ |
| Llandarcy | Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ |
| Llandeilo | Lolfa Cafe Llandeilo , SA19 |
| Llandysul | Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, Llandysul SA44 4AE |
| Llanelli Morrisons | Llanelli Morrisons |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Merthyr Tydfil College Bus Stop, CF48 1AR |
| Milford Haven | Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental, Milford |
| Nantgarw | Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, Nantgarw CF15 7TB |
| Narberth | Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE |
| Newcastle Emlyn | Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9BA |
| Pembrey | Trenal Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT |
| Pencader | Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP |
| Pont Abraham | Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU |
| Pontyates | Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR |
| Pontypridd | Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS |
| St Clears Surgery | St Clears Coach & Horses carpark Pentre rd sa334aa |
| Swansea | Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT |
| Swansea Central | Wellington Street |
| Tumble | Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, Tumble SA14 6ER |
| Whitland | Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, Whitland |
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