Adult Concert Tours to Edinburgh and East Scotland
A region that's as vibrant as it is beautiful
- Choirs
- Bands
- Orchestras
Why not base your group in Scotland’s capital and enjoy the hospitality that’s so warmly extended to visiting groups here? Discover the nation’s rich and vibrant history, explore its many castles and royal heritage and take in the ever-changing coastal scenery.
With so much to see and do, your itinerary will be jam-packed from morning until night – not forgetting the amazing venues you can perform in!
Are you a youth ensemble or school music group? This tour is specifically designed with adult groups in mind, so why not take a look at our extensive range of destinations perfect for youth groups?
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Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Travel early by coach to Edinburgh
Explore the Royal Mile & Princes Street
Concert 1
Day 2
Scotch Whiskey Experience
Concert 2
Farewell meal
Day 3
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Return journey home
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation
- 2 x concerts (including publicity & advertising)
- 1 x free place for your Musical Director or tour organiser
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls & taxes
- VAT
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Instrument Hire
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Want to extend your tour?
Extended Itinerary
Day 1
Early coach departure to Edinburgh
Explore the Royal Mile & Princes Street
Evening Meal & rehearsal
Day 2
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Concert 1
Day 3
Falkland & Kingdom of Fife
Visit to the coast at St Andrews
Evening Meal
Day 4
Visit Scone Palace, Perthshire
Arrive Aberdeen
Concert 2
Day 5
Visit to Royal Deeside & Lochnagar Distillery
Free time in Braemar
Evening meal
Day 6
Historical walking tour of Aberdeen
Concert 3
Farewell meal
Day 7
Return coach journey home
Excursions in Edinburgh and East Scotland
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Edinburgh and East Scotland
- Centrally located and within walking distance of main attractions
- Twin and single bed rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Meeting and event facilities
- Wi-Fi
- The hotel provides a breakfast buffet and also has a bar lounge
- Meeting and event facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wi-Fi
- Go shopping and sightseeing in the city centre
Performance Venues in Edinburgh and East Scotland
Popular concert venues in Edinburgh and East Scotland
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Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
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Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
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Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh
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St Andrews Bandstand
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Cathedral Church of St Machar, Aberdeen
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Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen
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Rose Theatre, Edinburgh
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St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: City centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Canongate (centre)
- Performance times: Evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Vibrant Stockbridge 'village' just north of the city centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs & Bands
- Repertoire recommended: Light
- Location: Seafront
- Performance times: Daytime
- Best suited for: Choirs & Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: City centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: City centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: Classical or light
- Location: Bustling Rose Street in the city centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From instrument hire to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your group.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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What safety support do you have in place for clients choosing to tour with you?
At Rayburn Tours we are proud of our continual commitment to safety. Clients who tour with us can be assured that we have the following support services and systems in place: Safety Management System, Generic Risk Management, Crisis Management System, ATOL Licensed, ABTA Bonded, insurance, 24-hour emergency contact system, hotel audits, coach audits and activity audits.
In addition, we are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), giving you the reassurance that all of our trips meet, or indeed exceed, the safety standards required by your school and Local Authority.
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Do you DBS (formerly CRB) check your drivers?
As part of our coach audits, we request that all UK coach drivers are DBS checked by their employer prior to driving on one of our tours. We can request confirmation of your specific driver’s compliance if deemed necessary.
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What are you responsible for?
The DfE’s guidance for safe travel highlights the need for all those involved with the organisation and running of a tour to work together as a team. This is our aim at Rayburn Tours, to work together with our party leaders to ensure our groups’ safety and peace of mind.
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What should be included in my risk assessment?
Start by identifying the potential hazards before deciding on the appropriate precautions to minimize the potential risk for your group. Once identified, record your findings and implement the precautions. Specific requirements are available from your Local Authority.

Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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