Alnwick Castle & Northumberland Coast
From Harry Hotspur to Harry Potter, visit the incredible fortress of the Dukes of Northumberland.
Tour Description
Journey to the ancestral home of Harry Hotspur... or Harry Potter's magical school of Hogwarts. This tour takes you through the beautiful Scottish Borders, with a stop in our home market town of Kelso, before travelling down through stunning countryside to Alnwick castle itself. This incredible fortress, still home to the Dukes of Northumberland - has stood for centuries guarding secrets, stories, and some of the most dramatic landscapes in England’s far north. On your return journey, you'll pass the striking Bamburgh Castle, enjoy views towards Holy Island and Lindisfarn, and stop at St Abbs, now famous to movie fans as New Asgaard from the Thor films. Typical itinerary: AM: - 08:00 - Pick up at your chosen location. (Timing based on an Edinburgh departure). - Coffeee break in the historic market town of Kelso. - Explore Alnwick Castle and/or the Alnwick Garden, with time to enjoy lunch. PM: - Bamburgh Castle viewpoint. - Travel up the coast experiencing amazing Northumberland coastal views and take in the historic Bamburgh Castle. - Enjoy views towards Holy Island and Lindisfarn, followed by a stop at St Abbs. - 18:00 - drop off at your accomodation. This is based on an Edinburgh drop-off. Why not combine your day tour into a longer adventure? Stay overnight in one of the region's fantastic hotels and pair this experience with another of our Scottish Borders or Northumberland tours. Just get in touch - we'll be happy to craft a bespoke Borders itinerary for you. Please note, accommodation is not included on our multi-day tours, giving you the flexibility to choose lodgings that suit your style and budget. Our experienced team are happy to provide recommendations. Please also note, additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. Participation in extra excursions is entirely optional and may incur additional costs, which will be clearly communicated at the start of your tour. Extra excursions are subject to availability and may depend on factors such as weather, seasonal access, or local conditions. See our full T&C's for further info.
Deposit, Payments, Cancellation, Refunds, Special Requests & Optional Excursions
Deposit is paid at the time of booking, which secures your tour date with us. The remaining balance will be invoiced immediately and is due 30 days before the tour. Tours booked within 30 days require deposit and full payment immediately. Please note, if the balance is not paid by the 30‑day deadline, the booking will be cancelled and the deposit retained. Cancellations & Refunds - by you: - Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour date will receive a full refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made 15–30 days before the tour date will receive a 50% refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made less than 15 days before the tour date are non‑refundable, including the deposit. If a guest chooses or is required to end their trip early once a tour has begun, no full or partial refunds will be issued. We will, however, assist with onward travel or local guidance where possible. To cancel or request a date change, please contact info@drummondscottishtours.com. Cancellations - by us: In the unlikely event that we must cancel a tour (e.g. severe weather or unforeseen circumstances), you will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule. Special Requests & Accessibility Please inform us of any special requests at the time of booking. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate them, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled. Drummond Scottish Tours is not a specialised provider for disabled travellers. While we will always try to assist, we cannot guarantee full accessibility across all tours, vehicles, or locations. Travelling with Children Guests travelling with infants or young children must bring their own appropriate ISOFIX child or baby seat, as we do not provide child seats. Accommodation We do not arrange accommodation for multi‑day tours, but we are happy to suggest trusted local options if needed. Optional Extras Additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. These are entirely optional, may incur extra costs, and are subject to availability, weather, and seasonal access. All costs will be clearly communicated before booking. Please visit www.drummondscottishtours.com/termsandconditions to view our full Terms and Conditions. ​