FocusHistory · Science · Culture
Typical length4 days
SuitsAges 11–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Edinburgh lets students walk through a thousand years of history in an afternoon. Underground streets and vaults, a ceilidh workshop and the science of how the Earth was formed sit alongside a full day out to Stirling Castle and a cruise in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
What students take away
- Scottish and British history in place
- Earth science and how landscapes form
- Scottish culture, music and dance
- Supervised small-group exploration of a compact city
An indicative outline
- TravelTrain from London King's Cross to Edinburgh; settle in and explore the Old Town.
- CityUnderground Edinburgh, the science of the Earth and a ceilidh workshop.
- Highlands edgePrivate coach to Stirling Castle and a cruise in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
- HomeA final walking hunt, then the train south.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
After the ceilidh workshop, groups teach a dance to another group, a fun test of listening and leadership.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Rail travel to and from London; central hostel accommodation; full board.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.