Coach Hire Scotland Days Out

Information on Places of Interest near to Coach Hire Scotland. We can take you to all of these locations part of a planned group tour or as a private group tour. We can arrange Day tours for groups of 4-50. Click on the links to see more Coach Hire information.

Edinburgh Castle – Home of Scottish kings and queens from past centuries, Edinburgh is high above the city on its perch of volcanic rock. This Castle is the most famous of castles dominating the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. Views from the Castle gives stunning scenic views of the city and countryside. St. Margarets Chapel, Mons Meg siege cannon, the Great Hall, the magnificently restored Laich Hall and the Scottish National War Memorial are here together with the highly acclaimed “Honours of the Kingdom” exhibition which traces the history of Scotland’s Crown Jewels and culminates in a visit to the Crown Room housing the Scottish Regalia and the Stone of Destiny. A series of performances known as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo take place on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade each year during August. The basis of the performance is a parade of the pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments. The climax of the evening is the lone piper on the castle battlements, playing a pibroch in memory of dead comrades in arms, followed by the massed pipe bands joining in a medley of traditional Scottish tunes.

Stirling Castle - From the earliest times the rugged security of Stirling Rock must have attracted settlers as a place of refuge and point of vantage but there is no trace of prehistoric fortifications. Peat-bogs, succeeding the forest lands, surrounded the rock and accentuated its isolation. The scene changed with the centuries, however, for the mosses were transformed into fertile plains while upon the impregnable crag was set a structure which became a residence and refuge for kings, a prison for recalcitrant subjects and a storehouse for munitions. Of vital strategic importance, the fortress changed hands more often than any other Scottish castle, and one of the decisive battles of Scottish history was fought for the possession of it on the field of Bannockburn.

East Neuk of Fife - The East Neuk, or corner, is one of the main attractions of Fife. It is a stretch of coastline dotted with a series of delightful fishing villages, each clustered around its harbour. The villages are a joy to discover with their wealth of vernacular architecture. As early as the 11th Century Fife was the very hub of the Scottish nation, with Dunfermline as the political and St Andrews as the ecclesiastical centres. The villages flourished as active trading ports with the Hanseatic League and the Low Countries. King James VI described Fife as “a beggar’s mantle with a fringe of gold”. It was the royal burghs along the coast, with their profitable activities of trading, fishing and smuggling, which were the “fringe of gold”. With the development of the trans-Atlantic routes, the villages concentrated on fishing. Leven, Methil, Buckhaven and Kennoway are also areas we provide service to.

Alton Towers – A Great day out for the whole family. Pick ups throughout Fife, Scotland

Braemar Highland Games – 3rd Sept 2011 - The Braemar Gathering is one of the most famous of all the Highland Games staged in Scotland, not least because it has HM The Queen as patron and always has a royal guest present on the day. Location The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Coilacriech, Ballater, Royal Deeside, City Of Aberdeen, AB35 5UH

Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Famous Military Tattoo  5th -27th August. Against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the world’s most spectacular Tattoo will host a celebration of talent from four continents including pipers, gymnasts, singers, dancers and an amazing motorcycle display team. The emphasis is again very much on music with the event expected to delight an international crowd with its rich variety. As always, the exciting programme will include probably its two most popular items – the music of the Massed Pipes and Drums and that of the Massed Military Bands.

Edinburgh Zoo - Day trips to Edinburgh zoo with Coach Hire Scotland, Edinburgh zoo is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland, committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation and environmental education. In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals in our beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Zoo have some wonderful attractions for the whole family to experience, plus you can also enjoy a wide range of visitor facilities and masses of events and daily activities throughout the year.

Blair Drummond Safari Park - Come to Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park with Coach Hire Scotland and experience one of the best value for money days out Scotland has to offer. From the Wildlife Animal Reserves to the Adventure Playground and many more attractions, there is plenty of fun and excitement for all the family.

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