Private Tour - The Scottish Borders
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Tyne and Wear
Discover the turbulent history of the Scottish Borders on a private tour. Explore castles, Roman forts, and historic sites. Book your adventure today.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Berwick upon Tweed - The fantastic border town, famous for the warfare between England and Scotland
  • Trimontium Museum - A large Roman fortress in the Scottish borders, where Rome extended its power into the North of Britain!
  • Newcastle Castle - Learn the stories of the Castle and the land it is built on
  • Norham Castle - A fantastic castle belonging to the Bishop of Durham and a key location in the politics between England and Scotland
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Local guide
  • Entry fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

For hundreds of years, the English and Scots fought against one another, with kings battling for land and power, while ordinary people struggled for survival and the hope of securing their land and families. On this tour, we will pick you up from Berwick upon Tweed and take you on a historic journey through the region. We’ll visit Melrose and the Roman fort of Trimontium before making our way back along the castles built along the Tweed, such as Norham, sharing the history of the area and the formation of the modern border.

This is a full-day tour, and entry to all sites is included. If you would like to be picked up from a different location, please let us know.

  • Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
  • We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Bridge Hotel
Castle Garth
Meet your guide at the Bridge hotel in the centre of Newcastle. Your guide will be there slightly before the tour starts and be ready to meet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Psigera
Jan 7, 2020
Great and knowledgeable - Very friendly tour guide who was knowledgeable and took us on a great tour safely around well-known landmarks
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