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The Choirs of All Saints Church are planning a trip to Scotland in June 2025. Singers and friends are welcome to join us - no need to be a member of All Saints or the choirs.
Itinerary
The tour makes a loop around the country, beginning either in Edinburgh or Glasgow, depending on the better flight costs.
Wednesday, June 25
Travel to Scotland
(Overnight Flight from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh (or Glasgow)
Thursday, June 26 - Edinburg (2 nights)
Land in Edinburgh (or Glasgow)
Lunchtime Concert in St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Tour Edinburgh Castle
Friday, June 27
Tour Museum of Scotland
Free time in Edinburgh
Saturday, June 28 (Edinburg to Aberdeen - 2 nights in Aberdeen)
Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrew’s
Tour St. Andrew’s Cathedral Ruins
Free time in St. Andrew’s
Travel from St. Andrew’s to Aberdeen
Sunday, June 29
Sing morning service in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen
Afternoon trip to Balmoral Castle (the Royal Family’s Scottish retreat)
Monday, June 30 (Aberdeen to Inverness)
Travel from Aberdeen to Inverness
Afternoon Visit to Culloden Battlefield
Tuesday, July 1
Concert in Inverness Cathedral
Free afternoon in Inverness
Wednesday, July 2 (Inverness to Oban - 2 nights in Oban)
Travel from Inverness to Oban
Boat trip on Loch Ness
Tour the Loch Ness Centre
Thursday, July 3
Travel to the Isle of Iona (ferry to the Isle of Mull, and another to Iona)
Tour the town of Iona and Iona Abbey
Friday, July 4
Travel from Oban to Glasgow (or Edinburgh) for return flight.
Flights will be mostly arranged on your own, however, if you prefer not to travel on your own, there will be a chosen “trip” flight from Dulles to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
You may choose to arrive early or stay longer - meet us in Edinburgh on June 26 and plan on staying with the tour until July 4.
Accomodation
The trip includes 8 nights in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Oban.
Hotel #1 (6/26 & 27):
Radisson Blu - Edinburgh City Centre
80 High Street, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh, EH1 1TH, United Kingdom+44 131 557 9797
Hotel #2 (6/28 & 29):
Ibis Aberdeen Centre
15 Shiprow
Aberdeen, AB11 5BY, United Kingdom+44 1224 398800
Hotel #3 (6/30 & 7/1):
Craigmonie Hotel
9 Annfield Road, Inverness
Invernessshire, IV 2 3HK, United Kingdom+44 1463 231649
Hotel #4 (7/2 & 7/3):
The Royal Hotel
Argyll Square
Oban, PA34 4BE, United Kingdom+44 1631 563021
All rooms are double occupancy. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional cost. Breakfast is included.
Other Included Items
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Dinner on five evenings
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Arrangement of concerts in St. Giles Cathedral & Inverness Cathedral
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Transportation by private coach throughout
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All excursions and admissions as specified in the itinerary in italics
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Clive Richardson and Ann Gray will be tour directors and will accompany the group throughout.
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All Taxes
Trip Cost
Tour Cost: $2,904
Single occupancy rooms can be arranged for an additional $1,305
Flight Cost: Estimated at $1,100
Arranged on your own.
There will be a flight we designate as the “trip” flight
Other Expected Expenses:
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Lunches
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Drinks other than water with evening meals
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Three evening meals.
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Gratuities & tips
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Travel insurance
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Boy & Girl Choristers are eligible for financial assistance.
Please contact the church office for information.​
Important Dates
September 1
Chorister Financial Aid Applications Due
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September 8
Scholarship Decisions Awarded
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September 15
Trip deposit due ($250, non-refundable)
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January 12
1st Scotland Choir Lunch & Rehearsal (After Church to 1:30 PM)
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February 9
2nd Scotland Choir Lunch & Rehearsal (After Church to 1:30 PM)
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March 9
3rd Scotland Choir Lunch & Rehearsal (After Church to 1:30 PM)
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March 27
Full payment due for trip (not including flight)
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May 3
Scotland Choir Retreat (10 AM - Noon)
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June 14
Scotland Choir Final Retreat (10 AM - 3 PM)
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June 15
Scotland Choir Sings Sunday Service (10:30 AM)
Farewell Concert (1:00 PM)
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June 25
Depart from Richmond
July 4
Return to Richmond