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Edinburgh Tattoo & Dundee

19 - 23 Aug & 26 - 30 Aug 27: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Scotland & Edinburgh Tattoo with Johnsons Coaches staying at Hotel Indigo Dundee

    Thursday 19th August 2027 – Monday 23rd August 2027

    Thursday 26th August 2027 – Monday 30th August 2027

    5 Days

    From £1,029

    Experience a memorable Scottish escape combining Dundee’s fascinating heritage with one of the world’s most celebrated live events. From our comfortable base at Hotel Indigo Dundee, enjoy time to relax before travelling to Edinburgh for free time in the capital and an unforgettable evening at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Discover Dundee’s proud jute-making story at Verdant Works and step aboard the historic RRS Discovery at Discovery Point. We also explore the grandeur of Glamis Castle before a warm welcome at Newton Farm, complete with a guided farm tour and delicious home-baked treats with tea or coffee.

    HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

    • See the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    • Enjoy free time in Scotland’s historic capital city

    • Visit Verdant Works, Dundee’s award-winning jute museum

    • Discover the story of RRS Discovery at Discovery Point

    • Tour Glamis Castle and enjoy a guided visit to Newton Farm with tea, coffee and home baking

    Edinburgh Tattoo & Dundee

    Hotel Indigo Dundee

    The hotel is situated on the edge of Dundee centre, a short stroll to the shopping district and to the waterfront. The hotel features 102 generously sized rooms, characterised by high ceilings and each is equipped with hairdryer, safe, minifridge and coffee pod machine as well as a spacious walk-in shower. The fashionable bar has recently undergone a full refit and is the perfect place to relax before dinner in the stylish restaurant.

    HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

    4-Star * Ensuite * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

    YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

    • Door to Door Service

    • Our own courier service

    • 4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

    • Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating and legroom

    • Complimentary hot and cold drinks

    • USB charging points and free WiFi on board

    • Edinburgh Tattoo seating

    • Verdant Works Museum entrance

    • Discovery Point entrance

    • Glamis Castle guided tour

    • Newton Farm guided tour, baked treats and tea/coffee

    Date, Price & Supplement

    19 Aug 27 & 26 Aug 27

    £1,029

    Single Room: £140

    Insurance: £40

    Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

    Day One

    We depart from Henley and begin our journey north to Scotland, making suitable comfort stops along the way. Later today we arrive at Hotel Indigo Dundee, where there will be time to settle in before dinner.

    Day Two

    Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel before lunch, which is included today instead of dinner. This afternoon we travel to Edinburgh, where there will be free time to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll along the Royal Mile, browse the shops or simply soak up the festival atmosphere. In the evening we take our seats for the highlight of the holiday, the renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a spectacular celebration of music, dance, pageantry and military precision set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
    (Edinburgh Tattoo is an outdoor spectacle, please ensure you bring suitable clothing)

    Day Three

    After breakfast, we take the short walk to Verdant Works Museum, a beautifully restored former jute mill which brings Dundee's industrial heritage vividly to life. Discover the story of the city's textile past through atmospheric displays, fascinating exhibits and working machinery. This afternoon we visit Discovery Point, home to the historic RRS Discovery. Here we learn about the ship's remarkable Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and explore the galleries and vessel that tell the story of Dundee's proud maritime connections.

    Day Four

    This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Glamis Castle, one of Scotland's most impressive historic homes and the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore. Our tour reveals stories from within the castle walls as we discover its elegant rooms, family collections and long royal connections. In the afternoon we continue to Newton Farm for a guided tour of this working Angus farm. Meet some of the farm's animals, learn about rural life and round off the visit with home-baked treats served with tea or coffee.

    Day Five

    After breakfast, we bid farewell to Dundee and begin our journey home, taking with us wonderful memories of Scotland's heritage, countryside and the unforgettable Edinburgh Tattoo.

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    Pick-up points

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    Name Address
    Henley in Arden Depot Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
    Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden

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