4 Star Christmas in Scotland

Scotland in winter is simply magical. Smell the air, it's crisp and fresh. In the city, the lights sparkle like diamonds. In the country, hotels and pubs are lighting the fires and closing the curtains to create a warm, homely welcome for festive visitors. You'll find that Christmas in Scotland has all the ingredients for the perfect festive break.

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner- Porterage & welcome drink- Free use of indoor pool, whirlpool bath, thermal showers & sauna- Visit to Edinburgh with Forth Boat trip (2023 tour only)- Scenic drive and visit to Peebles- Christmas Eve -Afternoon tea, mulled wine, sandwiches, scones, & cake also pre-dinner drinks- Visit from Santa- Traditional Christmas Day lunch- Some live entertainment

Your Itinerary
Day 1 After joining your holiday coach, travel north with suitable stops for lunch and refreshments. Arrive in Peebles this evening for your 4-night Christmas stay with breakfast & dinner included.

Day 2 Christmas Eve - Head into enchanting Edinburgh today and fall under its Yuletide spell. The East Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market is still open today, so soak up the atmosphere - fairy lights twinkling in the trees; bustling stalls selling all kinds of festive goodies; and warm drinks and delicacies from across Europe. A 90-minute festive Forth Three Bridges boat cruise is included today with a complimentary cream tea and a heated onboard observation lounge. Meet up this evening for a drink in the Blue Dug Bar before dinner and live entertainment. Midnight Mass will be held at Eddleston (approx. 10 mins walk) for those that would like to attend

Day 3 Christmas Day - Expect a visit from Santa today as well as a host of Christmas activities taking place throughout the day at the hotel. Traditional turkey lunch will be served with all the trimmings and there will be a light soup and sandwich supper later on.

Day 4 Boxing Day - Enjoy a scenic drive out today. Pretty Peebles is less than a mile away from the hotel, with its picturesque main street set on a ridge between the River Tweed and the Eddleston Water

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel to head south with ample comfort stops on the way to interchange.Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles
Set in 25 acres of mature grounds, 3* Barony Castle Hotel is an impressive castle with a stylish award-winning restaurant and modern leisure centre.
On the edge of the Scottish Borders, the castle is surrounded by Peeblesshire countryside.

The elegant rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities and the beautiful grounds feature The Great Polish Map of Scotland, an outdoor concrete scale model of Scotland. Guests can relax in the sauna and whirlpool integrated in the 10 yards indoor swimming pool, work out in the fitness centre or enjoy a treatment in one of the two spa treatment rooms. (Treatments must be booked in advance and directly with the hotel leisure centre).

All single rooms are double for sole use.

Hotels
• Barony Castle Hotel (Peebles) - View Information