Youth & School Group Concert Tours to Glasgow
Inject some Scottish flair into your performances
- Choirs
- Bands
- Orchestras
On a youth and school group music tour to Glasgow, you can expect a warm Scottish welcome. Home to an ever-growing number of performance venues – ranging from atmospheric cathedrals and churches to a paddle steamer – you’re spoilt for choice.
And in your spare time, you can explore the city and surrounding area, checking out big attractions and trying some traditional Scottish food (although the Hard Rock Café is always a popular stop for youth groups!). It’s a true Scottish adventure!
Are you an adult music group? This tour is specifically designed with youth groups in mind, so why not take a look at our extensive range of destinations perfect for adults?
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Travel early by coach to Glasgow
Explore Buchanan Street & George Square on foot
Evening meal & rehearsal
Day 2
City sightseeing bus tour
Concert 1
Evening meal & bowling
Day 3
Visit to the Riverside Museum
Travel home
Return home
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Half Board accommodation
- 1 x concerts (including publicity & advertising)
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 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 Glasgow
Explore Buchanan Street on foot
Evening Meal & rehearsal
Day 2
City sightseeing bus tour
Concert 1
Evening Meal and bowling
Day 3
Free time in Glasgow
Afternoon in Edinburgh with a visit to the National Museum of Scotland
Evening Meal
Day 4
Visit to Stirling Castle
Concert 2
Evening meal & Fun Files Quiz
Day 5
Travel to Oban via Balloch and Loch Lomond
Boat trip on the Loch
Arrive Oban & evening meal
Day 6
Free time in Oban
Concert 3
Ceilidh Night
Day 7
Return coach journey home
Excursions in Glasgow and West Scotland
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Glasgow and West Scotland
- Warmly furnished
- 2 minute walk to Charing Cross station
- Some rooms have Bluetooth speakers
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Visit nearby attractions
- Short walk to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Lounge areas
- Games Room
- Packed lunches available
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Games room
- Kitchen in some rooms
- 24 Hour reception
- On site bar
- Relax in the bar and Lounge areas
- Dine in the onsite bar and restaurant
- Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Performance Venues in Glasgow and West Scotland
Popular concert venues in Glasgow and West Scotland
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Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
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St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow
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Maid of the Loch, Loch Lomond
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Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
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Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh
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St Colomba's Cathedral, Oban
- 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: City centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs and Bands
- Repertoire recommended: Light
- Location: Shores of Loch Lomond
- Performance times: Daytime
- 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: Vibrant Stockbridge 'village' just north of the city centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Town 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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Real experiences
Why schools choose us
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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