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Bannockburn and Homecoming Scotland Tours 2014

9th December 2013

Season greeting from Go Scotland Tours! It is hard to believe the year is almost coming to an end. It has been a wonderful year meeting so many new friends, showing them the delight of Scotland. We do hope some of you are in Edinburgh at New Years to enjoy the Hogmany Celebrations (New Years Scottish Style).

The year of 2014 is set to launch many events throughout Scotland: Homecoming Scotland, Battle of Bannockburn 700th Anniversary, Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Ryder Cup… this mixed with the annual festivals including the Highland Games, Edinburgh Festival and Military Tattoo has made Scotland ranked as THE place to visit in 2014. Make sure not to be the only person in your circle of friends to say they have never been to Scotland.

Keep up to date on tour offers in Scotland with the Go Scotand Tours Newsletter. We will let you know new tours being offered from all different types of themes in all parts of Scotland. Very often we will have specials that we post on our Facebook Page, Twitter, and Blog. So make sure to follow if you haven’t already!

Homecoming Scotland

Homecoming is a year long programme that showcases Scotland with a focus on Scottish ancestry. A series of events are planned throughout the year with themes such as dance, music, food and drink. While visiting Scotland why not explore the country on a guided tour. We are offering transportation to various Highland Games throughout the summer which is a traditional Scottish sporting event that include such ancient sports as the caber toss and hammer throw. And with plenty of food and drink it is a great day out for everyone. See our Featured Inverness Tours Page >>

Bannockburn 700th Anniversary

In 1314 King Robert the Bruce faced Edward II of England for an epic 2 day battle that against all odds was victorious in recapturing Scotland’s identity. This year will be the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn and we are so excited for the new Visitor’s Centre opening in March 2014. Join us on one of our regular tours to Bannockburn to discover the intriguing history of Robert the Bruce and the thrilling story of the Scottish Wars of Independence. The Story of Scotland tour will take you through our history to other important battlefields such as Culloden and Killiecrankie. For a more in-depth tour we offer a private guided tour to Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and the Bannockburn Visitor’s Centre. See our Featured Bannockburn Tours Page >>

Commonwealth Games Glasgow

The XX Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 3, 2014. Go Scotland Tours would be more than happy to welcome you to city with many nicknames, including Glasgow “Scotland with Style”. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and since the Industrial Revolution has been considered the Second City of the Empire. There is much to see in its history, museums, attractions, shopping and restaurants. We can arrange transport on your arrival and departure, then give you an introduction to the city with a panoramic tour. Then while in Scotland why not take the opportunity to explore more of the country. See our Featured Commonwealth Games Tours Page >>

Scotch Whisky Tours

Experience the meaning of Uisge Beatha which translates in Gaelic as Water of Life. We offer a range of whisky tours with regular departures and would also be happy to arrange a private tour with a selection of distilleries of your choice and set up special tastings. Enjoy a day out with a professional local guide that is eager to tell you the story of whisky. Speyside has over half the produced whiskies in Scotland and some of the most recognised brands such as Glenfiddich. Come to Islay to experience this unique small island which has 8 of Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries. See our Featured Scotch Whisky Tours Page >>