Ships Serviced:

Celebrity Reflection and Regal Princess

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Shore Excursion Itinerary

• 12 pm – Meet at Greenock Port and make way for Loch Lomond.
• 1.15 pm – Arrive at Balmaha for spectacular views of Loch Lomond. Stay here for around 30 minutes.
• 1.45 pm – Make way for Stirling Stirling Castle.
• 3 pm – Arrive at Stirling Castle and enjoy a visit for 2 hours. There is also a cafe and restaurant here for those who wish to grab a bite to eat. (entrance to castle and lunch not included). Please purchase a Historic Environment Scotland Pass which will gain you access to the castle with no need to queue and includes other attractions during your cruise like Edinburgh Castle.
• 5 pm – Make way for the Tattoo. We will arrive in Edinburgh early which will give you some free time to explore the shops, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a good Scottish dram in an Edinburgh City tavern. This is non-guided however, your guide will be on hand at all times should you require some assistance. We should arrive in Edinburgh between 6 – 7 pm traffic depending
• 9 pm -Tattoo Starts. The show lasts for approximately 100 minutes, We will be waiting on hand at the end of the show where we will meet you and bring you back to the bus. We ask that everyone makes their way promptly to the meeting point to get back to Greenock in plenty of time.
• 11 pm – Make way back for Greenock
• 12.30 am – Arrive back at your ship in plenty of time.

Ships Serviced:

Island Princess

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Shore Excursion Itinerary

• 9 am – Meet at Greenock Port and make way for Loch Lomond.
• 10 am – Arrive at Luss and marvel at the beautiful islands that sit in the Loch.
• 10.30 am – Make way for the Drovers Inn at Inverarnan where we will enjoy a refreshment (not included). We will have another brief stop on the Loch en route at a viewpoint called Inveruglas.
• 11 am – Arrive at the Drovers Inn. “Pub of the Year 1705”. You can have a coffee here and comfort stop (not included)
• 11.30 am – Make way for Stirling Castle. On this route we will make 2 short rest stops at Kilmahog to see 2 resident Highland Coos – Hamish Dubh and Honey; as well as visiting Loch Lubnaig.
• 1 pm – Arrive at Stirling Castle and enjoy a visit for 2 hours. There is also a cafe and restaurant here for those who wish to grab a bite to eat. (entrance to castle and lunch not included). Please purchase a Historic Environment Scotland Pass which will gain you access to the castle with no need to queue and includes other attractions during your cruise like Edinburgh Castle.
• 3 pm – Make way for the Tattoo. We will arrive in Edinburgh early which will give you some free time to explore the shops, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a good Scottish dram in an Edinburgh City tavern. This is non-guided however, your guide will be on hand at all times should you require some assistance. We should arrive in Edinburgh between 4 – 5 pm traffic depending.
• 7.30 pm -Tattoo Starts. The show lasts for approximately 100 minutes, We will be waiting on hand at the end of the show where we will meet you and bring you back to the bus. We ask that everyone makes their way promptly to the meeting point to get back to Greenock in plenty of time.
• 9.30 pm – Make way back for Greenock
• 11 pm – Arrive back at your ship in plenty of time.

• The start time is indicated on your ticket. We ask that you make a prompt departure from your ship. Your guide will be waiting for you at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
• Tour lasts around 12 hours traffic depending.
• Times are dependent on local traffic conditions, and Slàinte Scotland cannot be held responsible for any delays.
• Tours are capped at 25 people.
• There is a some walking involved in this tour, if there are any mobility restrictions, please contact us and we will let you know how we can help and what to expect.
• Umbrellas are not allowed to be used during the event, we recommend bringing warm, waterproof clothing with a hood.
• You will be transported in a clean and comfortable vehicle with air conditioning
• Entrance fees are NOT included in this tour. We recommend purchasing a Historic Environment Explorer Pass, or any other entrance fee tickets in advance. If you are visiting more than one Scottish Port, an Explorer Pass may be of interest to you. Tattoo Tickets are also not included in this tour.

• A copy of your confirmation email
• Rain wear and warm clothing for the evening performance.
• Cash, credit card, or Historic Scotland Explorer Pass for entrance fees
• Please wear closed-toe, comfortable footwear