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Scottish Borders including Great Tapestry of Scotland & Melrose

£37.00

Take in the magnificent scenery, a fascinating textile history of the country and free time in a charming borders town – a lovely day out!

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    Scotland
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    August 22, 2025
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Trip code WT-CODE 11934
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We travel north with an extended coffee stop at Houghton Hall Garden Centre en route (1¼ hr stay), before taking a scenic route, via Hawick and Selkirk, to the pretty border town of Galashiels, situated at the heart of Scotland’s historic textile industry. There will be time to have some lunch and visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland. One hundred and sixty breath-taking panels, created by 1,000 stitchers,  bring to life the colourful history and culture of this vibrant nation all displayed in a magnificent purpose-built contemporary gallery and visitors’ centre (2½ hr stay approx). We continue to the pretty town of Melrose with its stunning gardens, atmospheric Abbey ruin and stunning views of the Eildon Hills (2 hr stay). A lovely day out!

PICK UP POINTS: 7.00 am Settle Whitefriars CP or Falcon Hotel ⚫ 7.20 am Ingleton Community Centre ⚫ 7.25 am Ingleton Bibby’s Depot ⚫ 7.35 am Kirkby Lonsdale Square ⚫ 7.45 am Preston Patrick Memorial Hall*. Entry included.

*PLEASE NOTE: When parking at Preston Patrick Memorial Hall there is now a charge of £5 per car and limited parking spaces or you can park at our Ingleton Depot free of charge. Please request the Preston Patrick Memorial Hall parking information at the time of booking. When you park, please leave a note visible on your dashboard stating you are on a Bibby’s day excursion.

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If you cancel an excursion with an inclusive entry/lunch etc we will refund the transport element only, unless we are able to re-sell the seat.  We will retain £3.00 per person for admin purposes. Under 7 days no refunds will be given.

If you cancel an excursion without an inclusive entry/lunch etc we will retain £3.00 per person for admin purposes and refund the remainder.  Under 7 days no refunds will be given.

If you cancel a theatre day trip you will be refunded only if we re-sell the seat and ticket. Then we will retain £3.00 per person for admin purposes.

 

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