Stirling, Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for four nights.

Excursion visiting a ship unlike any other - The Royal Yacht Britannia. For over 44 years, the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family travelling more than a million nautical miles and providing the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays.

Now berthed in Leith, just outside Edinburgh, this is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions an audio handset is included so you can learn more as you explore the five main decks that include the Royal Apartments, the Crew Quarters and the Engine Room.

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore fascinating Stirling. In the morning why not visit the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre located just next to the hotel where you can stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory. In the afternoon we will include a trip to the National Wallace Monument and then allow guests to explore the centre of Stirling. You will have free time to visit the magnificent castle or browse the busy shopping area where you can pick up your Scottish souvenirs and gifts. We will return to the hotel for dinner.

Explore Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where the majestic castle towers over the whole city. The medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town sit side by side, dotted with interesting visitor attractions. Princes Street is home to city centre shopping, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy where you can sit and watch the world go by!

On our way back to Stirling we will stop to view to The Kelpies. Located in Helix Park, Falkirk these sculptures have become iconic. The works of art, created by artist Andy Scott, stand 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering.

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