Edinburgh Weekend

Friday 19th October – Sunday 21st October 2012, 2 nights – 3 days

Scotland’s capital is one of the most splendid in Europe. The Great Castle overlooks the sweeping gardens and famous shops on Prince’s Street, providing the most dramatic backcloth to a City, which rivals many of her counterparts in culture and history.

Edinburgh is divided into two distinctive parts. The new town is spacious and bustling with international commerce. The old town is built into volcanic rock, high above the Royal Mile. At one end is the Castle and at the other, The Royal Palace of Holyrood. Between these two landmarks, all of her ancient history can be found amongst the cobbled streets and wynds.

Your hotel – The County Hotel is situated in the heart of Dalkeith, just six miles from the centre of Edinburgh with 32 spacious and comfortable bedrooms, all are equipped with work desk areas and FREE broadband internet access. 24” flat screen TV’s with DVD player in most rooms. Complimentary hot beverages are available within each room plus hairdryer, iron and ironing board. The County Restaurant provides freshly prepared food in a lovely bright room overlooking the historical St Nicholas Buccleuch Parish Church, which dates back to the 12th Century. Whether popping in for a snack, taking an “Early Supper”, sampling the Spanish Tapas or enjoying the creativity of our A-La-carte menu, there is something for everyone

Friday 19th October

We depart Langbourne Road, Whitby at 7:30am and travel by luxury coach to Edinburgh with a break en route, arriving early afternoon for shopping or sightseeing, all the attractions of the City are close by.  The Botanic Gardens, Playhouse Theatre, National Gallery, Holyrood Palace, Royal Mile, Walter Scott Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, and the famous Princes Street Gardens are all within walking distance. We depart late afternoon to arrive at our hotel in time for our evening meal.

Saturday 20th October

After breakfast we travel into Edinburgh for a full day for shopping or sightseeing. In addition to the above attractions, there is the Museum of Childhood, the Camera Obscura which brings ‘1850’s’ Edinburgh to life, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre and, further afield, there is Edinburgh Zoo. You may also enjoy a trip on The Edinburgh Classic Tour – an open top bus ride with a commentary from a guide. We depart late afternoon to arrive back at our hotel in time for our evening meal.

Sunday 21st October

After breakfast the coach will transport you to the Ocean Terminal at Leith, Edinburgh’s stylish new waterfront shopping leisure development, designed by Sir Terence Conran. It boasts a large range of retail outlets, restaurants and a 12 screen cinema, and of course the main attraction, the Royal Yacht Brittania. The coach will depart from Leith, stopping at Berwick Upon Tweed where we will stop for a refreshment break, arriving back into Whitby early evening

Accommodation is booked on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis.

Price: £165.00

Single Room Supplement of £30 per person