Ferryhill Travel - School educational tours and group travel

Edinburgh has become the most popular
destination for school visits. It offers an endless
variety of educational and recreational visits...

Edinburgh & Glasgow Tours

Edinburgh
Four Day Coach Tour

Day 1 - School to New Lanark/Edinburgh
Depart school by coach for Belfast/Larne crossing to Scotland and on to Lanark. Afternoon visit to New Lanark with park ride linking New Lanark to the millennium. This is followed by guided tour of the village.

Day 2 - Guided Tour/Edinburgh Castle/Butterfly & Insect World
An official guide will meet the party at hotel for a conducted tour of the city, taking in the major points of interest and including a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Afternoon visit to Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, all viewed from an indoor paradise with superb educational facilities.

Day 3 - Dynamic Earth/Deep Sea World
Morning visit to Dynamic Earth. Features will include a Volcano which erupts in front of the audience, tropical rainforest and helicopter flight above glacial valleys. Afternoon visit to Deep Sea World at North
Queensferry. An Exploration Programme is provided with an Education Officer.

Day 4 - Museum of Scotland/Stranraer to School
Morning visit to the new Museum of Scotland ranging from the early history of Scotland to a 20th century gallery which will include many interactive displays and computer screens. Depart Edinburgh for your journey to Stranraer/Cairnryan and coach to school.

Edinburgh Accommodation

We offer a variety of selected hotels to suit all budgets and requirements which can be discussed at time of booking.

Glasgow
Two Day Coach Tour

Day 1 School to new Lanark
Depart school by coach for Belfast/ Larne crossing to Scotland. Visit New Lanark, see how the villagers lived and worked in the 1820’s; find out
what Annie’s school days were like in the Historic Classroom and take a walk along the Clyde Walkway in the Wildlife Reserve.

Day 2 Glasgow Science Centre
Morning visit to the fabulous Science Centre in Glasgow for a workshop and a live show. Prepare to be intrigued and challenged with over 300
hands-on exhibits in the Science Hall. Afternoon visit to the Time Capsule-splash, slide or swim in the infested swamps or relax in the foaming pools. Return sea crossing and back to school.

Glasgow Accommodation

QUALITY HOTEL
This centrally located hotel has been recently refurbished. All en-suite rooms with children accommodated in twin/triple rooms.

Edinburgh Attractions

EDINBURGH CASTLE
Scotland’s number one visitor attraction. Features include Scottish Crown Jewels Exhibition, Scottish National War Memorial, Mons Meg (500 year old siege canon) and much more. Schools must apply direct for visit, free October to April, fee payable May to August.
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
Through the rich National Collections, this stunning museum presents Scotland’s story from its geological beginnings to the 20th century.
www.nms.ac.uk

DEEP SEA WORLD
Scotland’s Shark Capital, featuring the world’s longest underwater tunnel, all weather all age group attraction. Only 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh.
www.deepseaworld.com

EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY & INSECT WORLD
Free-flying exotic butterflies in an indoor tropical
rainforest. Bugs & beasties exhibitions with daily
“meet the beasties’ handling sessions.
www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk

EDINBURGH ZOO
Scotland’s largest and wildest attraction with over 1000 rare and beautiful animals in lovely parkland - a really wild day out!
www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE
Get back to nature with exhilarating sea air and
breathtaking views. See puffins and gannets, seals and sometimes dolphins and whales with our “Big Brother’ cameras. Famous cafe and shop. Full disabled access.
www.seabird.org

EDINBURGH DUNGEON
Scotland’s blood-soaked past is brought to life
through talented actors and stunning special effects including the Witchfinder boat ride. New Feature for 2004 - Wicked Women.
www.thedungeons.com

THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Self led audio tour of Britannia including the Royal Apartments. Furnished with items from Royal Collection. Visitor centre and shop. www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk

DYNAMIC EARTH
Scotland’s Millennium Dome and Science Museum. Discover how the earth works, travel back in time, fly, return to the Ice Age and more...
www.dynamicearth.co.uk

The following attractions can be visited en route to Edinburgh...

NEW LANARK
Award winning attraction in UNESCO World Heritage Site, less than an hour from Glasgow. Highlights include a magical dark ride.
www.newlanark.org

CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB
Fantastic experience for football and sports fanatics. Tour the stadium, visit the superstore.
www.celticfc.net

VIKINGAR
Vikingar is the amazing story of the Vikings in Scotland.
www.vikingar.co.uk

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB
Enjoy a tour of the stadium.
www.rangers.co.uk

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE
Live shows and workshops, 300+ hands-on exhibits and Scotland’s only IMAX theatre - whether you are 3 or 103, prepare to be intrigued and challenged and above all, have a fantastic day out!
www.gsc.org.uk