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1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders
4.9
16 Ratings
Edinburgh
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Regular Comfort Breaks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Experienced ‘Hairy Coo’ Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
What's Not Included
- Entry to attractions
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- No children under the age of 7 allowed
Additional Information
Experience the charm of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ situated in Berwickshire and Northumberland, where you traverse the boundary between Scotland and England. Be whisked away into the past at the breathtaking Alnwick Castle - the genuine Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Revel in the picturesque rolling hills of Sir Walter Scott’s Borders countryside while your Guide envelops you in Scotland’s lore with stories of Robert the Bruce, the ‘Outlaw King’.
This excursion is perfect for both aficionados of Harry Potter and history enthusiasts, wishing to discover more of Scotland and venture into the North of England.
- Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- This tour in an air-conditioned midi-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
- No animals allowed on tour
Location
Deacon's House Cafe
Lawnmarket
Bus stop outside Deacon's House Cafe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Marsha_o
May 5, 2024
Solo traveler - Trip was great. Highly recommend. Will not disappoint and the castle has things for everyone to see and do.
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Helena_l
May 4, 2024
A great experience - Our tour guide Lucky was very friendly and funny, and made our first tour experience very fun.
He was knowledgeable and organised the day well despite the dodgy tide times.
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Audra468
May 3, 2024
Great experience - We had a great time and learned a lot from our fabulous, engaging, and knowledgeable tour guide Lucky. The motorcoach was comfortable, and the selected sites were lovely. There was ample time to explore Alnwick Castle. We enjoyed the whole experience.
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9494mj
Apr 1, 2024
Michel and Lucky / The Hairy Coo - We enjoyed the Tour with Michel and Lucky a lot. They managed to give us always the right amount of time at every stop.
Michel explained the most important History facts and some differences between England and Scotland as we cross the border.😁
Lucky drove very good and both had a fine sense of humor.
Thank you so much!! Highly recommended Tour.
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Cristinammbraga
Oct 10, 2023
Great tour in northern England - Great tour! The guide told us histories about Scotland in a very funny and interesting way, and the castle is amazing, wonderful rooms and splendid views!
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Ilans330
Oct 4, 2023
If you can choose only one day tour outside of Edinburgh, choose this one - From Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Stirling castle and loch Lomond . Our multitask driver Fredy was a professional , including the explanatory notes and even the so Scottish playlist. The venues were so interesting, the way itself was in a beautiful scenery, the drive was comfortable. All together it was a perfect tour.
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Laurapt5904gr
Sep 22, 2023
Wooly Coos - The views were amazing. So many pictures and Trevor had great stories. Getting to pet feed the coo we’re awesome. Bramburg castle was beautiful.
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F6945iinadiac
Aug 27, 2023
Fun and enjoyable - Very enjoyable and well organised tour.
Our tour guide and driver Freddie was full of information, helpful and had a treat taste in music. A great day out.
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905tricial
Aug 16, 2023
Fabulous trip. - Had an amazing trip. Rose was full of great stories and information to keep us occupied on the tour. Alnwick Castle is fantastic. As Harry Potter fans we loved the magical activities but plenty to do without being a H.P fan. My 10 year old absolutely loved the whole experience. Would definitely recommend and do it again.
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Markdu9212di
Aug 16, 2022
Stirling and Doune Castles - On Monday 8/15 I and my university group took a HairyCoo one day tour to Stirling and Doune Castles and the lower highlands,on a typically Misty Scottish day, with our expert and engaging guide Stephen. The tour and Stephen’s hosting of it were a delight from beginning to end - stephen was enlightening about all things Scottish, from history to vocabulary, to the modern Scottish view of the world, a refreshing host who helped us feel at home, gave us excellent recommendations, and allowed us to feel we knew as much of Scottish history and culture as can be had in one wonderful day. I recommend HairyCoo tours generally, and Stephen in particular, for any amount of time you might be so fortunate to spend in Edinburgh and the surrounding vicinity.
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