Scottish Borders Helicopter Scenic Tour, Edinburgh
Quick Facts
- An amazing trip in a luxury Longranger helicopter,
- Visit the Scottish borders, with it's turbulent past and ruined cathedrals,
- Explore Walter Scott country including flying past his home at Abbotsford.
About Your Experience
Introduction
Welcome onboard this helicopter scenic tour of the Scottish Borders. This 45 minute helicopter sight seeing trip is an amazing and different way to experience Scotland from above, onboard our luxury helicopter.
Scottish Borders Tour
As we set of from Musselburgh Racecourse, the trip heads due south into the valleys and hills of the Scottish borders. Traditionally a rural farming area, the borders has some of the most beautiful vistas and natural features in Scotland. This is the land that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write his works that have gone on to popularise Scotland world wide.
Flying through the borders we will see the borders towns of Galashiels, Selkirk, Kelso and Melrose with it’s famous Abbey. Famous sights include the Eildon Hills, Floors Castle, Scott’s view and Thirlstaine Castle to name but a few. Some trips also include a fly past of Scotland’s oldest house at Traquair and Sir Walter Scott’s house at Abbotsford.
As we fly north again to the helipad keep an eye out for the construction of the ‘Waverly Route’ a railway project to reopen the Victorian train link with the region. Your friendly pilot will provide a running commentary throughout the trip.
The helicopter
All Gift Experience Scotland helicopter scenic tours of Scotland are flown using a luxurious Bell Longranger, which is widely regarded to be one of the best helicopters ever built. It’s safety and environmental statistics are second to none and with our highly qualified and experienced pilot at the controls, this trip is a comfortable and memorable one.
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Location:
Musselburgh Racecourse, East Edinburgh
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Participants: This voucher entitles one person to the experience.
Experience Duration: 45 minutes plus preperation time. Allow 1 hour.
Weather: Can be done in favourable weather conditions.
Restrictions: Min age 3 (under 12 must be accompanied), Max weight 20 stone. Passengers with epilepsy can not fly. Flying subject to weather conditions and air traffic control. Flying season runs March - October.
Spectators: Welcome to observe from the helipad on take off and landing.
Validity: This voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
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