From Dunfermline, continue to Stirling. Your tour will include a visit to Stirling Castle, once a favorite residence of the Stuart kings and offers aerial views of the southern Highlands. You will see the old towers built by James IV, the fine 16th century hall, the Renaissance Palace of James V and the Chapel Royal of 1594. Just south of Stirling lies Bannockburn. Site of the 1314 battle between the Scots and the English it is here that Robert Bruce s army secured independence for Scotland by defeating Edward II s forces.
Late afternoon continue to Edinburgh.
This evening we attend the world famous performance of the Tattoo located on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle - a wonderful display of marching bands and guest artists from around the world. Overnight in Edinburgh. Dinner is provided tonight along with full Scottish breakfast tomorrow morning. Thursday August 9th - Border Country Today enjoy a full day excursion into the Borders region. Our first stop however will be just outside of Edinburgh at the small town of Prestonpans, the name of which recalls priests salt pans set up in the 12th Century.