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Edinburgh Sightseeing © VisitBritain Edinburgh Tattoo Package Staged every year as part of the famous Edinburgh Festival, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a unique and memorable celebration of music, dance and military pageantry. Performed against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the Tattoo features awe- inspiring colour and variety from the four corners of the globe. You’ll experience one of the finest displays of massed pipes and drums to be found anywhere in the world. Why not book a package including 2 nights accommodation, Scottish breakfast, tickets to Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and entry to Edinburgh Castle with afternoon tea. Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Tour Edinburgh is such a beautiful city, but it has been known to rain from time to time. Do yourself a favour and jump on board the big red double decker bus. This is the easiest and very occasionally the driest way to see the city and its attractions. The Scotch Whisky Experience This swirling, bubbling interactive attraction brings 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. Scotch Whisky dates back to the 15th century and on the Whisky Heritage Tour you will learn the origins of Malt Whisky distilling in Scotland. To get you in the mood you are offered a “wee dram”. Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands You haven’t experienced Scotland until you’ve journeyed to the Highlands, home to the Clan families, steeped in tradition and full of beauty. Enjoy stunning scenery as you travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park en route to Loch Ness for monster spotting and onto Glen Coe, home of the massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Note: All admissions are optional extras and subject to seasonal availability. Secrets of the Royal Mile Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. This is the best way to hear and see all these gems with an expert guide revealing the history of this fascinating street and its unique place in the development of the Scottish nation. 31