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From Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour

4.7  / 5144 reviews
Activity provider:Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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From Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour

Activity provider:Rabbie's Small Group Tours
4.7  / 5144 reviews
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Venture into the borderlands between Scotland and England. Visit Alnwick Castle, featured in the Harry Potter movies with an included entry ticket and admire the wonderful Northumberland Coastline.

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the town of Kelso with a ruined abbey, cobbled town square, and beautiful boutique shops
  • Cross the Border into England along the route that was used by cattle thieves
  • Explore Alnwick Castle which is famed for its role in Harry Potter movies
  • Take in the views of the captivating Northumberland Coastline
  • Learn about the history of the wars between the Scots and the English
Full description

Explore the borderlands of Scotland and England during this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Stop at the charming town of Kelso, where you can explore this handsome town and what is thought to be Scotland’s largest market square. You also see the ruins of Kelso Abbey, a reminder of the many ancient conflicts between Scotland and England. Cross the border and travel to thousand-year-old Alnwick Castle, one of the great castles of Northumberland (gardens closed June 8, 2023).

Originally built to protect the north of England from Scottish Border Reivers and invaders, Alnwick Castle and its manicured gardens have found fame as one of the settings for the Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter series. After around 3 hours at Alnwick, travel north along the stunning Northumberland Coast. On the way back to Edinburgh, stop at one of the beautiful historic villages or castles that pepper the rolling landscapes of Southern Scotland.

Includes
  • Admission to Alnwick Castle
  • Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned mini coach
  • Local driver/guide
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Entrance fees unless specified
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at Edinburgh Bus Station's Gate J and Gate K. Please check in 15-minutes before departure.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • On June 8, 2023, the gardens at Alnwick Castle will be closed. On this day you will be able to access the castle only
  • Because this tour spends time off the bus and features opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended that you bring suitable clothing and footwear
  • You're restricted to 14 kilograms (31 lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 144 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Jim Scott was an awesome guide! He was funny, entertaining, and made the trip exciting. He actually educated us as well. The best part of the trip was the unexpected parts of the trip - walking across the River Tweed, stopping at the Abbey in Kelso and most definitely stopping and seeing Bamburg Castle and the coastline! That view was worth the money!!!

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July 27, 2023

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Marianne – United StatesVerified booking

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Amazing day trip to Kelso and Alnwick with a very nice and enthusiastic driver/guide who shared with us some much appreciated facts about some of Scotland’s greatest scenery, authors, musicians and whatnot. In summary, a very successful day! Thank you Ally P!

July 27, 2023

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felicia – SwedenVerified booking

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Nice trip, Alnwick Castle is beautiful but you do not get enough to go through as it is tremendously large, counting in the gardens. The views over the Scottish Border are very nice and looking at farm animals during the bus ride is heart warming. Would recommend.

July 21, 2023

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