Scottish tours and Shore Excursions

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.

Clyde Coast Tourism is 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: http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/tickets

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. We will be able to organise transport to the event in a special convoy. (Not available on Saturday showings)

Please read the below and make sure you note the correct times and itinerary for your cruise date as they are different. 

Tour Dates: 13th August 2020, 14th August 2020, 26th August 2020 (Normal Performance Time of 9 pm)

Ships Serviced:

Celebrity Reflection and Regal Princess

Highlights of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Shore Excursion from Greenock: 

• Balmaha on Loch Lomond
• Stirling Castle
• Edinburgh

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.

Tour Date: 29th August 2020 (book the 7.30 pm Tattoo performance)

Ships Serviced:

Island Princess

Highlights of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Shore Excursion from Greenock: 

• Luss
• Loch Lomond
• Kilmahog
• Loch Lubnaig
• Stirling Castle
• Edinburgh

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.

Costings and Tour Information

Cost: £80 per person.

Includes: guided transport according to the itinerary above and return port transfers. 
Not Included: Entrance fees to attractions, Tattoo tickets and meals.

Tip: If you are planning to visit a number of heritage properties you may be able to purchase a Historic Environment Scotland Heritage Pass which will save you money across your entrance in Scotland.

We also conduct tours at Invergordon and Edinburgh Ports. For more information, please contact us.