Edinburgh Military Tattoo Tour
Greenock Ocean Terminal
The Tattoo Tour brings you from Greenock past Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Stirling, and finally Edinburgh, to experience the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo event.
About
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-famous event which broadcasts to around 100 million people all over the World. The first Tattoo took place in 1950 and it has become one of the main reasons tourists flock to Edinburgh in August.
We are offering Tattoo tours bringing our guests from your ship to the event and bringing them back to the port at least 1 hour before your ship leaves. Although we do not book your tattoo tickets, we can assist in the booking process with you. You can book your tickets here.
Our tour departs from Greenock and we will make our way to Edinburgh passing through the gorgeous Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park and Stirling Castle. We will then make our way to Edinburgh in plenty of time for the show.
Please Note: For any of our guests who have mobility problems, please let us know since access is restricted to all vehicles on the Royal Mile. You will need to book a special convoy pass at the time of booking your seats and you will only be able to join the convoy at the beginning of the event as the return covoy is too late for us to get back to the ship in time. (Not available on Saturday showings). For more information on disability access at the Tattoo, please click here.
Please read the below and make sure you note the correct times and itinerary for your cruise date as they are different.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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
Slàinte Scotland Tours
Slainte Scotland / Clyde Coast Tourism Ltd
74 Davaar Road
Greenock
PA16 0RD
Scotland
