School trip to Stirling

The Gateway to the Highlands

Impressive nature and very friendly people – that’s Scotland. In 2015 this important part of the United Kingdom almost voted to become an independent country. Stirling is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Important landmarks like the Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and Bannockburn Heritage Centre remind us of the heroes of Scotland’s yesteryear. Many historical treasures, old rituals and modern lively cities can be discovered on a school trip to Stirling.

After you have seen London and the South of England, a school trip to Scotland is a must. A study trip to Stirling, Edinburgh or Perth is recommended for students of 15 years and older. Topics and excursions can be prepared in advance.

Free Educational Visits are offered by Historic Scotland and offer school groups free entrance for many sights. Advance booking is essential!

Accommodation
Program example
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Accommodation

Host families

Living among the locals

Our Scottish host family tutor has known his families for many years and guarantees the usual SENLAC standard.

Bed & Breakfast

Breakfast included

Especially recommended for our group leaders, we can book B&Bs or small guesthouses on request.

Program example

7 days / day trips / night ferry / adaptations as desired

Days 1 - Departure from Home - Night Ferry to Newcastle Depart in the morning for Amsterdam. Check in into the modern night liner of DFDS-Seaways. Dinner buffet on board.
Day 2 - Hadrian's Wall - Sterling - Stirling Castle - National Wallace Monument CHESTER ROMAN FORT - on Hadrian's Wall is considered the most important testimony to Roman history in Britain.

Stop at the NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT: where Scotland's freedom fighters are honoured. The tower overlooks battle sites and the unique Highlands.

STIRLING: Guided walk through the beautiful medieval old town or visit STIRLING CASTLE.
Day 3 - Day trip to Edinburgh EDINBURGH: Scotland's capital and beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city offers plenty for everyone. Art, culture, architecture and shopping.

SIGHTS: Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with the Scottish Crown Jewels, the historic Royal Mile, double museum Royal Museum / Museum of Scotland.
Day 4 Highlands – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Nationalpark Scotland's first national park with lonely rocky landscapes, unique views, chains of hills and valleys with elongated lochs await us.... Loch Katrine and Loch Lemond are the most beautiful lochs in Scotland.

On request: Visit to the Glenturret Whiskey Distillery
Day 5 - "Harry Potter Castle" Alnwick Castle - Newcastle - Departure HARRY POTTER CASTLE: After Windsor Castle, Alnwick Castle is the second largest noble seat in England. The medieval castle complex is known as the Harry Potter castle in 5 films.

NEWCASTLE: The historic university city of Newcastle is considered a stronghold for science, business and the arts. The castle tower with great views over the city ends the visit.

DEPARTURE: In the afternoon the ship departs for Amsterdam.
Day 6 - Arrival in Amsterdam and home town Breakfast buffet on board. Arrival in Amsterdam in the morning and return to your hometown by the evening.

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Activities

Alnwick Castle The Harry Potter Castle more
Caerlaverock Castle water castle more
Callander on the foodsteps of Rob Roy more
Edinburgh Modern and venerable architecture more

Glasgow Scotland's pulsating student city more
Hadrian’s Wall the most northern Roman bastion more
Highlands wild romantic landscapes, mountains and lakes more

Mary Queen of Scots House (Jedburgh) explains the history of her tragic life more
Tantallon Castle home of the Earls of Angus, one of the most powerful and noble families Scotland’s more

Getting there

Coach

We have been working successfully for decades with selected coach companies that will bring you safely and in good spirits to Amsterdam.

Ferry

On board a modern DFDS-Seaways night ferry you set course for Newcastle. Evening catering at the onboard buffet.

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