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Free Day on BritRail’s Freedom of Scotland TravelPass
Published on August 17th, 2010.
From Edinburgh to Glasgow & the Highlands
Buy an economical BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass and get one extra day of travel – absolutely free! Simply book a BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass between August 17 and September 30, 2010 and BritRail will offer an additional day of rail travel to extend the traveler’s pass. An extra day is offered on the following pass validities: 4 days within 8 days or 8 days within 15 days. Fares are available for adults and children in Standard Class. (more…)
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A Long Weekend in Scotland
Published on May 7th, 2010.
A Long Weekend in Scotland
Ian’s Travel Experience
A London-based ACP Rail travel expert, Ian C. enjoys a long weekend in Scotland and shares his journey with us. Get a first-hand feel for the joys of train travel with a BritRail Pass. (more…)
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THE Attraction Pass for Britain
Published on February 10th, 2010.
Great British Heritage Pass
The Great British Heritage Pass offers free entry to more than 580 of Great Britain’s most popular heritage sights, including properties under the care of National Trust, English Heritage, National Trust for Scotland, Historic Scotland, and Cadw. With so many properties to visit with this one pass, lets just highlight a few: Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Dover Casle and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Select a validity that best suits your itinerary from 4,7,15 days or 1 month. Visit just a handful of attractions included on the pass and you’re already saving money!
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Scotland’s scenic routes
Published on January 12th, 2010.
2 unforgettable highland journeys
The West Highlands Line travels from Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig.
One of the highlights of this route is the breathtaking curve of the 100 feet high Glenfinnan Viaduct. The viaduct itself is a monument, as it’s the first concrete viaduct ever built in Britain and has since become renowned for appearing in several of the blockbuster ‘Harry Potter’ films. (more…)
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BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass
Published on November 6th, 2009.
From Edinburgh to Glasgow to Aberdeen
Explore Scotland to its fullest, without missing a beat of passionate culture and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. With the BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass, travel over a period of 4 days within 8 days, or 8 days within 15 flexible rail days. Enjoy the freedom of planning your Scotland itinerary far and wide and be sure to include these must-see destinations: (more…)
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Highland Homecoming
Published on October 6th, 2009.
October 13th-31st
Enjoy the best of the Highland’s rich heritage and culture with a program of over 100 events including spectacular street theatre, music, storytelling and world famous “ceilidhs” (a Scottish social gathering with traditional music, dancing, and storytelling).
Each local community has a different story to tell, so the Highland Homecoming team has helped devise original ways of celebrating the tremendous people and achievements of a range of Highland towns.
Check out the calendar of activities from walking tours, exhibitions, heritage theatre and of course lots of music; Nairn even has its very own Jazz Festival! www.highlandeventsandfestivals.com
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Climb Aboard an Open-top Bus for the Ultimate Tour
City Sightseeing bus tours are a great way for visitors to become familiar with a city as they are guided from one stop to the next. Live commentary brings life to a list of attractions that are filled with stories, history and culture that you would surely miss if you tried to see them all on foot. The real beauty of the City Sightseeing tour is that you can choose the stops you want to get off at and hop on the next bus that passes, often only 15 minutes apart.
If any of the following cities* are on your itinerary then let City Sightseeing show you around: Bath, Belfast, Blackpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Colchester, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, Inverness, Ipswich, Liverpool, Llandudno, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport, Norwich, Oxford, Stirling, Stratford, Windsor or York.
This month our focus falls on City Sightseeing Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. 12 stops bring visitors through Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the elegant Georgian New Town, to the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House and much more as seen on the following list of City Sightseeing Edinburgh’s stops and nearby attractions:
*With low season upon us, please note that some tours have seasonal operations. These tours have year round operations: Bath, Belfast, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and York
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The Great British Heritage Pass
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Your Passport to UK Heritage Properties
The Great British Heritage Pass truly is the pass to see it all, where pass holders get free entrance to over 580 attractions throughout the UK. That’s right, 580! Imagine the crowds that these popular attractions face – Hampton Court Palace, Blenheim Palace, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Stonehenge, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and many more – and now imagine skipping the queues and enjoying a completely cashless entry. (more…)
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Scotland’s Style Capital: Glasgow
Published on August 7th, 2009.
From Medieval to Art Nouveau
Enjoy the countryside and coastal views as you pull into Glasgow, which is situated just 42 miles from Edinburgh. Glasgow has been named Scotland’s style capital, a well-deserved title, once you discover its art deco brasseries, stylish shops, cultural centers, more than 30 art galleries and museums and an annual program of performing arts and festivals. Stroll along the River Clyde and take in your share of architecture and design. Shopping, fine dining and nightlife aside, don’t miss Glasgow’s School of Art, The Burrell Collection and Glasgow Cathedral. (more…)
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The BritRail Central Scotland Pass
Published on August 6th, 2009.
Visit Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow
The BritRail Central Scotland Pass spans exciting cities including Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. To inspire your trip across Scotland’s central belt, here’s a sneak peak of what these vibrant cities have to offer… (more…)
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