Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Led by our History buff, Spencer, who's a mine of knowledge about all things Trains and Planes this tour is squarely aimed at visitors to Scotland that want to do something a wee bit different to the usual Bagpipes and Whisky tours. If you've a fascination with things that go 'Bang', 'Whoosh' or 'Chuff' then this tour is for you. You'll see, feel, touch and sit in unique aircraft like the Concorde, and gaze up into the massive Vulcan V Bomber where Britain's nuclear deterrent was strapped to the underside throughout the Cold War. You'll get the chance to ride behind a working heritage steam locomotive, with the historical explanations of where it was built and where it worked during it's service life. Spencer will also point out other marvels of Scottish Engineering like the 3 Bridges including the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. Depending on cruise departure time we may have the opportunity to cross the Forth on the new Queensferry Crossing for a Photostop on the north bank of the Forth
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person guide is also the driver
- Bottled water
- Ticket on Steam Railway
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Museum Entrance - National Museum of Flight
- Museum Entrance Scottish Rail Preservation Museum
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Itinerary
We first head along Edinburgh's shore line before joining the A1 to get to the National Museum of Flight based at the old World War 2 airfield at East Fortune, which is around 30 miles east of Edinburgh. Explore and get your hands on over 30 iconic preserved aircraft including Harriers; Tornados, Jaguars, a World War 2 Spitfire, a Red Arrows Gnat Display Aircraft, and the Stars of the Show: an Avro Vulcan that took part in the 1982 Falklands War bombing of Port Stanley Airport and the iconic Concorde - the World's greatest supersonic passenger aircraft.
We take the 60 minute journey westwards to the town of Bo'ness and the historic preserved railway. We then take a 70 minute return journey along the shore of the Firth of Forth behind a preserved steam locomotive with a short stop at Manuel for photos and watching the train being turned for it's return journey back to Bo'ness. Depending on Cruise Ship timings we would then have up to an hour to explore the Scottish Rail Preservation Museum at Bo'ness or even a stroll around the quaint town.
A visit and photo stop at the iconic Kelpies sculptures adjoining the Firth and Clyde canal where some working canal narrowboats might be available to view.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet outside Terminal Building at silver MiniVan with Sailaway logo
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- C.I. Broadcasting Ltd
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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