Burns Night Weekend

Resort - Melrose

Overview

The picturesque town of Melrose is located next to the River Tweed at foot of the triple peaks of the Eildon Hills; a distinctive landmark of the Scottish Borders. The area around Melrose is thought to have been inhabited for thousands of years with the Romans arriving in AD79 or 80 and building a fort nearby named Trimontium; 'Place of the Three Hills’. The Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre houses the Trimontium Museum which is dedicated to Roman life in Scotland. Melrose Abbey lies to the North East side of the centre of the town. With an abundance of independent shops and cafes, there is ample things to do whilst visiting this pretty little town.

Prices from

£205 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: DBNWWA

Tour: Burns Night Weekend

Resort: Melrose

Days: 4

Date Travelling: 22 January 2027

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Waverley Castle Hotel

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Day 1 - Outward Travel - Burns Night Weekend

Travel to the Waverley Castle Hotel
This special break includes a hot toddy on arrival as well as traditional Scottish food including neeps, tatties and haggis!
On your final night we enjoy a celebration of the life of Robert Burns.

Day 2 - Full Day Holy Island & Berwick-upon-Tweed

We make cross the border into North Eastern England today and make our way to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Only accessible when the tides are low, the island is home to charming cafes, and ancient priory and castle perched on the coastline. An important centre of Celtic Christianity, Saint Aiden came from the tiny island of Iona to found his monastery on the island of Lindisfarne.
We will also make a stop in historic Berwick-upon-Tweed, situated on the River Tweed. This town has passed hands between England and Scotland countless times and the town's walls, castle and winding streets all hold tales of its turbulent past.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Return Travel

Return travel

Waverley Castle Hotel

The Waverley Castle Hotel is located near Melrose, just a mile from the centre. Set in five acres of parkland in the Scottish Borders, the hotel offers the perfect base to explore its incredible surroundings. A 4-minute walk from the River Tweed, this stately looking hotel provides stylish guest spaces with a choice of relaxing lounge and bar areas, chic dining room and beautifully refurbished ballroom. The Waverley Castle Hotel has 77 comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms, with facilities such as a flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, desk and housekeeping services. The hotel has free Wi-Fi in public areas and a lift serving all floors.

Contact Details

Waverley Castle Hotel
Waverley Road

Tel No: 01896 822244

[email protected]

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