School trip to Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Castle,
Highlands & Harry Potter

The Scottish metropolis welcomes its visitors with a fascinating atmosphere of tradition and modernity - Romans, Vikings and clans have lived here. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe and the centre of culture, architecture and history - the ideal starting point for a walk on the West Highland Way.

We recommend a trip to Scotland for anyone who already knows London and the South of England. The Scots speak a strong dialect that you quickly get used to. A study trip to Stirling, Edinburgh or Perth should be planned with students from Year 9.

Accommodation
Program example
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Activities
Getting there

Accommodation

Host families

Living with a host family

Our Scottish host family supervisor has known his families for many years and guarantees the SENLAC standard you are used to.

Youth Hostel

SYHA Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

This modern hostel is located in the centre of Edinburgh. Guests stay in shared rooms with bunk beds and shower and toilet. For accompanying guests there offer single and double rooms with shower/WC.

Program example

7 days / day trips / night ferry / adaptations as desired

Day 1 - Departure from home Departure in the morning towards Amsterdam. On board a modern night ferry you set course for Newcastle.
Day 2 - Newcastle and Edinburgh's Lively City Arrival in Newcastle, the drive along the east coast of Scotland to Edinburgh passes through the Northumberland National Park. City tour and time to discover the city on your own.
Day 3 -The Highlands - Loch Lommand and the Trossachs STIRLING Castle and Old Town, then drive through the Highlands, to Loch Lomond - one of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes.
Day 4 St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife Cross the Forth Road bridge into the Kingdom of Fife, passing the coastal villages of East Neuk , ST ANDREWS is the highlight of the day.
Day 5 A day in Edinburgh City tour, time for the "Museum of Scotland" and Edinburgh Castle with breathtaking views over the city, city rallye
Day 6 - Journey home with a stop at Harry Potter Castle Day trip to Alnwick Castle known as the Harry Potter Castle. The gardens invite you to take an extensive walk. In the late afternoon the cruise ship departs for Amsterdam.
Day 7 - Day trip from Germany Arrive in Amsterdam in the morning and reach your home town in the evening.

Gallery

Best-View

Roof Terrace of the National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum is an amalgamation of two museums, the Museums of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum. Here you can marvel at collections of Scottish antiquities, culture and history, as well as science, technology, natural history and world cultures - admission is free. Be sure to finish your visit to the museum on the 7th floor for a 360-degree view over Edinburgh.

Activities

The National Wallace Monument This tower in Stirling honours the famous Scottish warrior – Sir William Wallace more
Stirling Castle A royal residence standing powerful above the river Forth. Childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, James VI and I more
Edinburgh Castle This castle in the middle of the Scottish capital used to be a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war more
The Real Mary Kings Close Beneath the Royal Mile are hidden streets where people lived and worked between the 17th and 19th centuries more

Glenturret Whisky Distillery Join a Distillery Tour and find out how the whisky is made since 1763 more
Beamish open air museum Open air museum about the live in Northeast England between 1820 and 1950 more
Tynemouth Castle and Priory From medieval priory to coastal fortress, the complex history spans over 2000 years more
Bamburgh Castle This castle is standing for 1400 years on the Northumberland Coastline. The grounds and courtyard of the castle was film location for Harry Potter films more

Life Science Centre Newcastle Award-winning science centre with exhibitions, special events, Science Theatre shows and the biggest and best planetarium in the North of England more
Royal Yacht Britannia & Leith This ship sailed the British monarchs around the world. Over 5 decks you find state apartments and crew cabins more
Hampden Park - Glasgow The home stadium of the Scottish National Football team. Enjoy a guided stadium tour more
Glasgow Science Centre Explore over 300 hands on interactive science exhibits, a Planetarium and more more

Getting there

Coach

We have been working successfully for decades with selected coach companies that will bring you safely and in good spirits to Amsterdam.

Ferry

On board a modern DFDS-Seaways night ferry you set course for Newcastle. Evening catering at the onboard buffet.

Map overview

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