Scottish Highland Games with Transportation from Edinburgh

Tour ID: 1014 Tour Theme: Edinburgh Day Tours (Group Tours) This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day
	Operated by: Timberbush Tours

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Tour Description:

Departures to various Highland Games through-out Scotland from Edinburgh. Spend a day at Scotland's most traditional gathering. Witness some of the country's best competitions, from Highland dancing to hammer throwing. A full day tour from Edinburgh, combining a morning sightseeing of some of the best scenery of the Highlands and then enjoy the special atmosphere of the Highland Games. Below are some of the locations of the Scottish Highland Games...

 

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Blair Atholl Highland Games 2010

 

The Atholl Gathering marks one of the season's first Highland Games. The festival starts with the annual Parade of the Atholl Highlanders - Britain's only legitimate private army. Highlights include highland dancing, piping, races, competitive feats of strength and tossing the caber.
 

Departure Day: Saturday 29th May 2010
Departure Time - Departs: 09.30 | Returns: 18.30
Prices - Adult: £33.00 | Discount: £31.00

Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only
 

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the games is not included in the tour price but all tickets to the fields and grounds can be purchased on the day of each event.Approximate admission charges are from £5-£8 per person for adults, approximately £2 concessions Check with us for details.

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Inveraray Highland Games 2010

The Atholl Gathering marks one of the season's first Highland Games. The festival starts with the annual Parade of the Atholl Highlanders - Britain's only legitimate private army. Highlights include highland dancing, piping, races, competitive feats of strength and tossing the caber.
 

Departure Day: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Departure Time - Departs: 08.00 | Returns: 20.30
Prices - Adult: £37.00 | Discount: £35.00

Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only
 

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the games is not included in the tour price but all tickets to the fields and grounds can be purchased on the day of each event. Approximate admission charges are
from £5-£8 per person for adults, approximately £2 concessions.Check with us for details.

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City of Inverness Highland Games 2010

Founded in 1822, the Inverness Games are one of the most spectacular traditional Gatherings staged in Scotland. Highlights include the Scots hammer, Inverness Stone and tossing the caber.
 

Departure Day: Saturday 24th July 2010
Departure Time - Departs: 08.00 | Returns: 20.30
Prices - Adult: £37.00 | Discount: £35.00

Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only
 

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the games is not included in the tour price but all tickets to the Fields and grounds can be purchased on the day of each event. Approximate admission charges are from £5-£8 per person for adults, approximately £2 concessions Check with us for details.

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St Andrews Highland Games 2010

Traditional Highland games with heavy weights, running, cycling, Highland dancing, solo piping and a pipe band.

Departure Day: Sunday 25th July 2010
Departure Time - Departs: 09.00 | Returns: 18.30
Prices - Adult: £33.00 | Discount: £31.00

Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only
 

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the games is not included in the tour price but all tickets to the fields and grounds can be purchased on the day of each event. Approximate admission charges are from £5-£8 per person for adults, approximately £2 concessions Check with us for details.

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Braemar Royal Highland Gathering 2010

International athletes will be among those taking part in the heavy and track events. Pipers and dancers will be of the usual high standard while teams from H.M. Forces will compete in the InterServices Unit Tug of War Championship and in the Services Medley Relay Race.
 

Departure Day: Saturday September 4th July 2010
Departure Time - Departs: 08.00 | Returns: 20.30
Prices - Adult: £37.00 | Discount: £35.00

Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only
 

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the games is not included in the tour price but all tickets to the fields and grounds can be purchased on the day of each event. Approximate admission charges are from £5-£8 per person for adults, approximately £2 concessions Check with us for details.

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Enjoy a wonderful day's tour to one of Scotland's oldest and biggest Highland gatherings.

Highland Games with Transportation from Edinburgh

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Prices from  £33 to £37 for adults, £31 to £35 for  concessions...

The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass

Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.

Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!

You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.

We recommend that you organise your own travel insurance. On our 2 and 3 day tours, we ask that you limit your luggage to one medium-sized piece per person.

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