Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast & the Borders Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Offered in: English
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Discover the rugged beauty and cultural splendor of the Scottish Borders on a day trip from Edinburgh. Aboard a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, visit the market town of Kelso and the magnificent Alnwick Castle, a featured film setting in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter Series. Soak up the beauty of Northumberland as you make a final stop at the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Entrance fees are your own expense.
- Full-day tour of Alnwick Castle and the border region between Scotland and England
- Visit the pretty border town of Kelso with your guide, and explore Kelso Abbey
- Spend time at the imposing Alnwick Castle, the setting for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Academy
- Travel along the Northumberland coastline through historic Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
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Your full-day tour through the Scottish Borders departs in the morning from central Edinburgh. Meet your expert guide and settle in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for the southbound ride through the Scottish-English borderlands toward Kelso. Stop in this historic city that boasts the largest market square in Scotland. Stroll through the market, visit Kelso Abbey, and learn about the conflicts and English invasions that rattled the town for centuries.
Your trip continues to the stunning Alnwick Castle, a gem of the Northumberland region. View the castle’s breathtaking façade, famously portrayed as the setting of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. Enjoy plenty of free time to explore the castle's immaculate grounds and purchase an optional interior tour and some refreshments. Then hop back in the coach for a drive along the Northumberland coast, considered one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.
From here, make your way back to Edinburgh.
Your trip continues to the stunning Alnwick Castle, a gem of the Northumberland region. View the castle’s breathtaking façade, famously portrayed as the setting of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. Enjoy plenty of free time to explore the castle's immaculate grounds and purchase an optional interior tour and some refreshments. Then hop back in the coach for a drive along the Northumberland coast, considered one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.
From here, make your way back to Edinburgh.
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