Edinburgh School Music Tour

A school music tour to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, offers your students the opportunity to explore the musical heritage of the country and perform to some of the most welcoming audiences in the British Isles!

You’ll have a choice of unforgettable venues for your performances, from the historic St. Giles’ Cathedral, to the Botanical Gardens and the spectacular Stirling Castle. And when you’re not performing, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful city, making sure to include visits to its iconic castle and the famous Royal Mile.

Edinburgh is a wonderful place to visit with your ensemble at any time of year, but during August you’ll have the opportunity to choose to attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Edinburgh School Music Tour

From

£299^PP

4 days, 3 nights

Performance Venues

St. Giles' Cathedral

The focal point of the Scottish Reformation, and regarded as the Mother Church of World Presbyterianism, St. Giles' Cathedral is a fantastic venue for choirs and can also accommodate orchestras, depending on repertoire. On the historic Royal Mile, you'll be performing in the heart of Edinburgh. Sacred, classical and secular repertoires are all welcome.

Orchestra

Choir

Edinburgh Farmers' Market

Perform an outdoor concert in the heart of Edinburgh at this wonderful farmers' market, which is held in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Bands and orchestras are able to perform their secular repertoires to audiences of locals and tourists.

Band

Orchestra

Strachan House Care Home

A warm welcome is guaranteed for your ensemble at Strachan House Care Home! The residents and staff are very used to welcoming youth music groups, especially choirs with a secular repertoire.

Choir

Stirling Castle

One of the greatest castles in Scotland, Stirling Castle is famous for its impressive architecture and spectacular surroundings. Your band can perform your secular repertoire here as an outdoor concert to the tourists visiting the castle.

Band

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Founded in 1670, the Royal Botanic Garden is one of Edinburgh's most popular tourist destinations. The 70 acre site is a popular place among locals for walking. It also hosts regular live music events throughout the year.

Band

Orchestra

Choir

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Travel to Edinburgh

Afternoon

Arrive in Edinburgh Free time to explore the city

Evening

Check in to accommodation Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation

Afternoon

Concert either at St. Giles Cathedral or the Botanical Gardens (depending on ensemble)

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Day out to the Scottish borders, including possibility to visit the Wallace Memorial

Afternoon

Afternoon concert in the area

Evening

Early evening meal at accommodation Attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (in August only)

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Visit to the Real Mary King's Close

Afternoon

Return travel

Evening

Arrive back home

Executive coach (TV/DVD/WC)
Arrangement of 2 concerts including publicity and advertising
4 nights' accommodation
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Detailed final itinerary
Motorway tolls and parking fees
VAT at current rates to tour operators
Free itinerary planning service

Accommodation

Stirling Youth Hostel

This hostel is situated in the beautiful and historic Stirling. Set in the grounds of Erskine Church overlooking the surrounding countryside and within a short Stirling Castle.

Excursions

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline and offers stunning views of the city and countryside.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusion

The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history.

National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland is a must-visit on a school trip to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Old Town (Royal Mile)

The Royal Mile, which cuts through Edinburgh's Old Town, is one of the most famous streets in the UK.

The National Wallace Monument

The National Wallace Monument commemorates Sir William Wallace, one of Scotland's national heroes.

Harry Potter Walking Tour, Edinburgh

On a Harry Potter walking tour, your students will visit some of the locations that inspired one of the best-selling book series in history.

Scottish Owl Centre

The Scottish Owl Centre is home to the largest collection of owls in the world.

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England.

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth is a science centre and Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.

Real Mary King's Close

This historic close is buried underneath the Royal Mile and offers the opportunity to step back in time to the 17th century.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in music tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get your musicians signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the tour planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (including making sure your concerts are well promoted).

Support while you’re away

Throughout your music tour, we’ll be just a phone call away (24/7). Before you go, we’ll send you a final info pack and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your tour

When you return from your tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour, so you can give your musicians and their families plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).