From Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour – Edinburgh, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

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.

TOUR 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

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