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Margot McMurdo Blue Badge Scottish Tour Guide. Email: margot@ctem.co.uk
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Edinburgh Experience
A Full Day Tour, and Half Day Tour
Full Day Tour:
(Half Day Tour and Events further down the page)
A fascinating full day tour where we visit some of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks and you could also visit a distillery, Glenkinchie, the closest Lowland malt whisky distillery to Edinburgh and you can even enjoy a wee dram of the amber nectar! - slainte mhath - good health!
I will take you on a guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the Queen in Scotland. The palace was home to Mary Queen of Scots for six years and houses beautiful tapestries and paintings. You may also like to visit the new Queen's Gallery which hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from The Royal Collection. We shall also visit Edinburgh Castle, part of whch dates from the 12th Century. the Castle contains the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny.
We shall travel through the Old Town using the Royal Mile, which connects the Castle and the Palace and go around the 18th Century Georgian New Town. You may even care to visit the Georgian House and see life in 1796! Going back even further in time to 1424, you may enjoy a visit to Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots in 1542 and home to all the Stewart Kings.
You may also like to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia This is the ship where presidents, kings and queens were entertained and it was, first and foremost, the home of the Royal family. The ship is now berthed in Edinburgh's Port of Leith and a visit to it gives a fascinating insight into the world of probably the world's most famous family! You may also like to see The Scottish Parliament building, a very unique modern building located at the foot of The Royal Mile in the Old Town, opposite The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Other attractions include the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre; Gladstone's Land; The Writer's Museum; St Giles High Kirk; The Museum of Childhood; John Knox House; The Dynamic Earth; The Royal Museum of Scotland; The Royal Botanic Garden and Art Galleries.
You will have a chance to shop too!
We can visit James Pringle Weavers where you can purchase quality tartan clothing/highland dress, gifts and souvenirs. They also have a Whisky Shop where you can even sample the 'water of life' before you buy!
We can, if you wish, visit Kinloch Anderson, renowned experts in Highland Dress since 1868 and by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales. They specialise in quality Scottish clothing - tartan by the metre, tweed skirts, knitwear, scarves, rugs and even jewellery. They also have a special exhibition featuring Royal Tartans and the history of kilt making.
If you prefer to spend a little time in the countryside, where better than at a whisky distillery! Glenkinchie Distillery is a very pleasant drive from the city. It produces the driest and smokiest of Lowland whiskies and is a fine pale smooth single malt. You can have a V.I.P. tour with a special tasting!
You may prefer to spend the afternoon exploring a stately home. Dalmeny House (home of the Earl and Countess of Rosebery); Hopetoun House (home of the Marquess of Linlithgow) and Lennoxlove (home of the Duke of Hamilton), are all just a short drive from Edinburgh and boast fine collections of furniture; paintings and porcelain. Dalmeny House has one of the world's most important Napoleonic Collections. The houses are set in the most beautiful grounds and have excellent tea shops where you can enjoy some fine home baking!
If you are interested in modern technology, you may enjoy a visit to The Falkirk Wheel, the world's first rotating boat lift, linking the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals. If you are fascinated by the 'Da Vinci Code' or would like to visit a 15th century church, Rosslyn Chapel on the outskirts of Edinburgh is superb. The stone carvings are masterpieces of the stonemasons craft and make the building very unique.
Please note:
Palace of Holyroodhouse will be closed on the following dates and sometimes on others not yet decided.
- 2nd April Good Friday
- 15th-27th May
- 25th and 26th December Christmas
- During Royal visits
Options:
1. Guiding only
You supply the vehicle (coach, minibus or car) and driver.
2. Driver/Guide
I drive you in a luxury, air-conditioned 4x4 which is fully insured (maximum 3-4 people).
3. People Carrier/coach/mini-bus/Driver and Guide (for groups over 3 in number)
I will arrange a suitable vehicle for your group. My business colleague, with many years driving/touring experience, will be your driver and I will be your guide.
Prices for the above options on application.
To enquire or book:
Email margot@ctem.co.uk or call/fax +44 (0)1899 880207
Please see: Terms and conditions
- In order to avoid disappointment, please try to book at least 4 weeks in advance. If that's impossible contact me anyway, and I'll do my best!
Prices do not include entry fees to places of interest:
- Prices do not include entry fees to places of interest.
- Admission to Castle. Prices range from £5.50 to £12
- Admission to Palace. Prices range from £6.20 to £10.25
- Admission to Queen's Gallery. Prices range from £4.00 to £8.00
- Admission to Britannia. Prices range from £6.75 to £10.50
- Admission to Glenkinchie Distillery. Prices range from £5.00-£7.00
Concessions may sometimes be available for senior citizens; families; groups and children.
Wine and Dine in Royal Surroundings
Lunch at the Palace There is an excellent cafe/restaurant at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a good selection of soups, salads, hot dishes and sandwiches, home baking and refreshments to suit all tastes.
Evenings at the Palace An exclusive evening tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the 5th/12th/16th and 26th August for £30 per person include a glass of champagne and a copy of the official guidebook.
Tea on The Royal Deck The Royal Yacht Britannia offers the chance enjoy refreshments on the yacht during July, August and September, with speciality teas and coffees,delicious cakes, freshly baked scones, soups and sandwiches with a glass of chilled beer or bubbly!
Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne Building offers tasty snacks and can be reserved for special lunches for small groups.The Mills Mount cafe offers a selection of home baking, sandwiches and hotdishes.
Scottish Evening
A full Scottish dinner and entertainment can be arranged for you to complete your visit to Edinburgh. Prices start at around £53.00 per person.
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On this page Above: Full Day Edinburgh Tour, Below: Half Day Tour, and Edinburgh Events |
Edinburgh Experience - Half Day Tour:
A superb half-day tour, where I will show you Edinburgh's most famous landmarks...
I will take you on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle which contains The Honours of Scotland - the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. We also visit the Palace of Holyrood House which is the official residence of the Queen in Scotland. The Palace is adjacent to the 13th century ruin of the Abbey of Holyrood which is all set against the beautiful backdrop of Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags. We also travel through the Old Town, using the Royal Mile which links the Castle to the Palace and the Georgian New Town which was begun in 1776.
Please note:
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will be closed on the following dates in 2010.
- 2 April
- 15-27 May
- 25-26 December
- During Royal Visits
Options:
1. Guiding only
You supply the vehicle (coach, minibus or car) and driver.
2. Driver/Guide
I drive you in a luxury, air-conditioned 4x4 which is fully insured (maximum 3 people).
3. People Carrier/coach/mini-bus/Driver and Guide (for groups over 3 in number)
I will arrange a suitable vehicle for your group. My business colleague, with many years driving/touring experience, will be your driver and I will be your guide.
Prices for the above options on application.
To enquire or book:
Email margot@ctem.co.uk or call/fax +44 (0)1899 880207
Please see: Terms and conditions
- In order to avoid disappointment, please try to book at least 4 weeks in advance. If that's impossible contact me anyway, and I'll do my best!
Prices do not include entry fees to places of interest:
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Concessions may sometimes be available for senior citizens; families; groups and children.
Scottish Evening
A full Scottish dinner and entertainment can be arranged for you to complete your visit to Edinburgh. Prices start at around £53.00 per person.
Special Edinburgh Events for 2010
You may like to incorporate these events into your visit.
- 24th February – 6th March Festival of Music, Speech and Dance
- 3rd-17th April – Science Festival
- 29th-30th March – Rugby Sevens, Murrayfield
- 4th – 6th June – Gardening Scotland
- 17th – 27th June International Film Festival
- 24th – 27th June – Royal Highland Show
- 30th July – 8th August – International Jazz and Blues Festival
- 6th – 28th August – Royal Military Tattoo
- 6th – 30th August Festival Fringe
- 13th August – 5th September – International Festival
- 14th – 30th August – International Book Festival
- 27th November – 25th December Capital Christmas
- 30th November – St Andrew's Day
- 29th December – 1st January 2011 Edinburgh's Hogmanay
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