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Edinburgh · Lothian · Scotland
Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & the Kingdom of Northumbria
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From $84.18 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Our one day tour from Edinburgh takes the scenic coastal route south into the Medieval Kingdom of Northumbria in North-East England; once the most important center of religious learning and arts in the British Isles. Visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and explore the medieval market town of Alnwick and its stunning castle.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Alnwick Castle
- Northumberland
- Holy Island
- Lindisfarne Abbey
- Flodden Battlefield
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Holy Isle, Firth of Clyde.
Continued
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Lindisfarne Castle.
Continued
Northumberland
Sightseeing at Alnwick Castle.
Continued
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Battle of Flodden Battlefield.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Knowledgeable Driver-Guide Luxury modern air-conditioned coach Written translations (on request)
Not Included
Entrance to attractions, (All the optional extras/admission tickets can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise). Food and drink
Restrictions
Please note that tours will require a minimum of 6 passengers to run. Children under the age of 4 cannot join the tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Depart point: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, Outside the NCP Car Park.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-06-20
5.00 / 5
My clients loved this trip
2025-09-25
5.00 / 5
Great history and stories from our guide and very skilful bus driver. Lovely scenery. Fabulous weather too.
2025-07-23
4.00 / 5
Overall, we enjoyed the tour! Alnwick Castle was absolutely amazing and definitely the highlight. Holy Island, on the other hand, felt a bit underwhelming, and we didn’t visit any battlefields as expected. There was some initial stress due to incorrect instructions for the meeting point, but thankfully the tour operator called us and even came to pick us up—great customer service there. I’d recommend this tour primarily for visiting Alnwick Castle. Our guide was excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful throughout the day.
2019-05-18
5.00 / 5
Amazing tour. Our tour driver Jamie was incredibly knowledgeable of Scottish history and the history of the castles we went to visit. The only downside was the weather was unfavorable during the time of our visit to Holy Island (obviously this was not controllable). I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking to do so.
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