Edinburgh & the Tattoo from £295 per person

The Edinburgh Tattoo is the most spectacular show in the world, enjoyed by an international television audience of 100 million. Now here is your chance to join the live audience over its three-week season on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle not simply to watch the show but become a part of it. Tickets for this most famous of Scottish events have always been in high demand and sell out months in advance.

We are offering a 2 or 3 night stay in  one of our hand-picked, centrally located, 4 star hotels Edinburgh, together with top price stand tickets for the event. These short breaks are designed so you can, with our expert local knowledge enjoy the very best of the capital in the buzzing festival month of August, perhaps including a show from the International Festival or world famous Festival Fringe.

Prices & Dates

We can offer this holiday starting the following dates:

  • 3rd August
  • 5th August
  • 9th August
  • 16th August
  • 21st August

The price is £295 per person for a 2 night break, and £395 per person for 3 nights .

Prices are based on 2 people sharing double or twin room ensuite, for 2 or 3 nights as described on a bed & breakfast basis in our selected 4 star hotel. Price includes a ticket for an East stand seat for the 2012 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

We would also be happy to tailor-make longer holidays or self-drive tours to other parts of Scotland.

All our 2012 Edinburgh Tattoo holidays include a street map of Edinburgh, copies of the 2012 Fringe and Edinburgh international festival programme and our personal suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your interests, with our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

All holidays and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

The McKinlay Kidd Guarantee

All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.

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