Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion

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

1. 1

   National Museum of Flight

   2 hours

   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.

2. 2

   Bo'ness

   2 hours

   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.

3. 3

   The Kelpies & The Helix

   30 min

   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.

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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