Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh Standard Option
ID: GYG17969-17969
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
1 days
Description
This excursion from Edinburgh to the Braemar Gathering drives through spectacular Scottish countryside for an action- packed day.
Famous for its hospitality, The Royal Highland Braemar Gathering is held annually on the first Saturday in September. It is a spectacle of fun and games, featuring Scottish pipers and Highland dancers on heather clad hills.
Your transfer from Edinburgh will be in comfortable coaches. You will cross the River Forth as the drive takes in the stunning Forth Bridge, before heading through Perthshire. Known as the “Heart of Scotland,” watch in wonder as magnificent scenery unfolds as you pass the skiing capital of Scotland at Glenshee. Keep an eye out for pheasant and wild deer as you drive, and before the dip down into Royal Deeside for the Gathering.
Here you are free to explore on your own throughout the day.
While there have been Gatherings of one sort or another since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, 900 years ago, the official festivities that are held today date back to its inauguration by the Braemar Royal Highland Society in 1832. Large crowds gather every year to proclaim their Monarch as “Chief of the Braemar Gathering.”
Join them on this memorable occasion, where international athletes take part in the "heavy" and "track" events. Pipers and dancers will be of the highest standard expected of Scotland, as teams from H.M. Forces compete the Inter-Services Unit Tug of War Championship and Services Medley Relay Race.
Watch a thrilling Hill Race up Morrone, as Scottish Pipe Bands come forward for the customary Massed Pipe Bands appearance.
Meals, snacks and light refreshments will be available throughout the day, as you stroll at your leisure. You might even get to see the Queen, as her loyal subjects pronounce “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the First of Scotland.”
Highlights
- See the Massed Pipe Bands
- Chance to see the Queen and other members of the Royal Family
- Enjoy comfortable transportation to and from Edinburgh
- Stunning scenery as you drive through the heart of Scotland
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour price is for transfer only. Tickets for Gathering are not included, entrance is payable on arrival
• Minimum age to participate is 5 years
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The local partner is the only Highland tour company in Edinburgh to offer a complimentary pickup service on the morning of your tour. Pickup will be from the door of most hotels and guest houses in Edinburgh city center. Please provide your Edinburgh accommodation name and address to organize pickup. Please contact them directly by email 48-hours before departure in order to organize this service, and remember to bring along your voucher on the day of departure. You can update your reservation by emailing the information to enquiries@graylinetours.com or contacting them on 0131 555 5558.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
