Explore Edinburgh’s unique Trains and Planes tour with history expert Spencer. Experience iconic aircraft and steam locomotives. Discover Scottish engineering marvels.
Explore Edinburgh’s unique Trains and Planes tour with history expert Spencer. Experience iconic aircraft and steam locomotives. Discover Scottish engineering marvels.
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National Museum of Flight - The journey begins along Edinburgh’s shoreline before merging onto the A1 to reach the National Museum of Flight, located at the historic World War II airfield in East Fortune, approximately 30 miles east of Edinburgh.
Discover and interact with over 30 legendary preserved aircraft, including Harriers, Tornados, Jaguars,…
- National Museum of Flight - The journey begins along Edinburgh’s shoreline before merging onto the A1 to reach the National Museum of Flight, located at the historic World War II airfield in East Fortune, approximately 30 miles east of Edinburgh.
Discover and interact with over 30 legendary preserved aircraft, including Harriers, Tornados, Jaguars, a World War II Spitfire, a Red Arrows Gnat Display Aircraft, and the highlights: an Avro Vulcan that participated in the 1982 Falklands War bombing of Port Stanley Airport and the iconic Concorde, the world’s premier supersonic passenger aircraft.
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Bo’ness - Embark on a 60-minute journey west to the town of Bo’ness and its historic preserved railway. Enjoy a 70-minute round trip along the Firth of Forth’s shore behind a preserved steam locomotive, with a brief stop at Manuel for photos and to watch the train being turned for its return to Bo’ness. Depending on cruise ship schedules, there may be up to an hour to explore the Scottish Rail Preservation Museum in Bo’ness or take a leisurely stroll around the charming town.
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The Kelpies & The Helix - Visit and capture photos of the iconic Kelpies sculptures next to the Firth and Clyde canal, where some operational canal narrowboats might be on display.
- In-person guide and driver
- Bottled water
- Ticket on Steam Railway
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to National Museum of Flight
- Entrance to Scottish Rail Preservation Museum
- In-person guide and driver
- Bottled water
- Ticket on Steam Railway
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to National Museum of Flight
- Entrance to Scottish Rail Preservation Museum
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Guided by Spencer, our history enthusiast with extensive knowledge of trains and planes, this tour is perfect for visitors to Scotland seeking a unique experience beyond the typical bagpipes and whisky tours.
For those intrigued by things that go ‘Bang’, ‘Whoosh’, or ‘Chuff’, this tour is ideal. Participants will have the opportunity to see, touch, and…
Guided by Spencer, our history enthusiast with extensive knowledge of trains and planes, this tour is perfect for visitors to Scotland seeking a unique experience beyond the typical bagpipes and whisky tours.
For those intrigued by things that go ‘Bang’, ‘Whoosh’, or ‘Chuff’, this tour is ideal. Participants will have the opportunity to see, touch, and sit in remarkable aircraft like the Concorde, and admire the impressive Vulcan V Bomber, which carried Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.
Guests will also enjoy a ride behind a functioning heritage steam locomotive, complete with historical insights into its construction and service history.
Spencer will highlight other wonders of Scottish engineering, such as the three bridges, including the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. Depending on the cruise departure time, there may be a chance to cross the Forth on the new Queensferry Crossing for a photo stop on the north bank of the Forth.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.