Saturday 20 August 2022

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will celebrate the power of connection with a spectacular combination of music, dance and military precision from some of the world’s leading armed forces and cultural performers, as it makes its return to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in 2022 with a new show titled Voices.

The show draws inspiration from people across the globe who, despite physical separation, continue to connect and share their voices creatively through spoken word, song, writing, music and dance – languages common to all.

Included with this trip is a high tea at The Steading. Pick ups Annan, Dumfries, Lochmaben, Lockerbie & Moffat

Explore the sensational external sets at MediaCityUK, Manchester on a 90 minute guided tour which takes in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and Victoria Street. This is your chance to step on to the largest working television lot in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underwold and The Kabin. Recall stories from yesteryear, hear filming secrets, take a selfie on the street and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters down those Coronation Street cobbles.  The tour then goes into Manchester centre for the afternoon.

Pick ups in Moffat, Lockerbie, Lochmaben, Dumfries & Annan.

We will head off to Harrogate early in the morning, with a comfort break on the way. Arriving around midday in Harrogate we then have all afternoon to make the most of Harrogate. With its vast open space that surrounds the town centre, known locally as the Stray, this gives Harrogate town centre a green and spacious feel unique to the town. With quality shopping a wide selection of places to eat there is something for everyone in Harrogate.

Rail, Sail and Tail starts with a one way ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Then a short cruise has been organised from Lakeside to Bowness. We finish the day’s tour at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness, where the beloved tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends come to life in the centres own special and unique way.

Pick ups from Moffat, Lockerbie, Lochmaben, Dumfries and Annan.

Arriving in Hexham mid morning you will be free to visit Hexham’s popular weekly market, situated in the centre of the picturesque Northumberland town. After four hours in Hexham we head home via Houghton Hall Garden Centre where there will be time to explore the three levels of shopping and stop for a coffee.