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About the tour
A fantastic short break culminating in the iconic extravaganza of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with pipes and drums resonating from the castle's elevated setting.
Based in charming Dunblane, peacefully situated in the Perthshire countryside, this wonderful Scottish holiday also includes a heritage steam train journey through the Cairngorms, a tour of the Kinrara Gin Distillery with a tasting of the award-winning produce, and a visit to historic Stirling Castle.
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Your holiday begins when you arrive independently in the picturesque town of Dunblane. Meeting the Tour Manager at our hotel this afternoon, and once we've checked in, there's time to get to know the town at leisure.
Our hotel is just a short walk from the Allan Water River, where you could enjoy a delightful riverside stroll. Next to the river, you'll discover the 11th-century cathedral standing among a cluster of old-world buildings. Among them is Dean's House, a 17th-century structure that now hosts the cathedral museum, showcasing interesting exhibits on local history. Dunblane Cathedral itself is one of Scotland's most impressive medieval churches, with a four-storey tower that was built in the 1100s, an ornate Gothic doorway and rare 15th-century choir stalls.
Returning to our hotel this evening, we gather for our first dinner as a group.
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4.5 / 5 · 41 reviews
Colin Hearnshaw
Submitted 9/Sep
the organised side by yourself was very good most enjoyable. unfortunately the hotel was not up to standard especially considering the reputation that the Hilton hotels have. The lift was out of order for most of the holiday. The mattress on the bed was very poor quality or it needed replacing. The edges pf the mattress collapsed. I fell out of bed when I rolled to near the edge in my sleep fortunately I came to no harm. The hotel staff where of a high standard it a pity the hotel was not. Colin Hearnshaw.
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Anthony Giddings
Submitted 6/Sep
Overall the tour was great. Alan our tour guide and Norman our driver were brilliant and looked after us very well. The excursions were very enjoyable ending with the Tattoo which was spectacular. My only criticism was with the hotel which was disappointing. The location in Dunblane was convenient for Stirling and Edinburgh and further afield however, the hotel itself was a bit tired. The service at the evening meal was slow which seemed to be down to a young inexperienced staff. The quality of the food was very good. Overall I really enjoyed our tour and would travel with Great Rail Journeys again.
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customer
Submitted 6/Sep
Well organised and an interesting variety of visits.
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John Harris
Submitted 2/Sep
It was well run
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Rita Hills
Submitted 1/Sep
Excellent except for the Hotel service
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Francesca
Submitted 1/Sep
We had a fabulous time on this tour, the hotel was lovely, our tour guide Alan and our coach driver were both excellent. Very good value for what we paid and it gave us the chance to see the tattoo so easily. I would highly recommend this tour.
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