23rd October 2018
Edinburgh is amazing all year round, but from Fire Festivals to the Fringe, it truly comes alive in the summer. The Edinburgh International Festival takes over the city for the month of August with the highlight for many being the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This amazing spectacle began in 1950 to raise spirits in the midst of post-war austerity. It has grown over the decades to become one of the world’s leading multi-genre arts festivals showcasing the greatest contemporary artists performing a diverse range of art forms. Amongst other of the world’s greatest artists, 2019 will see the premier of Scottish Ballet’s The Crucible as part of the festival with a new musical score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
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Visit Edinburgh Castle for an exclusive pre-opening breakfast or dine in splendour at the Castle enjoying amazing views of the city and a private recital by cast members. Or perhaps take a stroll to a restored fifteenth century tenement building, now a renowned restaurant adjacent to the castle. Enjoy the finest Scottish cuisine complimented with castle views and feel yourselves soaking up Edinburgh’s history. Enjoy a whisky tasting in the extensive whisky bar and don’t forget to take note of the cannonball embedded in the castle-facing wall! Take your VIP seats, where you are able to mingle with guests and performers in the Royal Gallery then sit back and enjoy the show.
This spectacular event attracts members of Scottish Clans across the globe which can tie in with those on a personal ancestral discovery. Take part in your own ‘Clan Gathering – meet a Clan Cheiftan and enjoy a mini Highland Games, complete with haggis hurling and caber tossing. Prepare for the event with a private workshop to create a unique and personalised tartan. A bespoke kilt making session will ensure you can wear your tartan with pride. Follow with a visit to one of the many Summer Highland Games including The Braemar Gathering attended by The Royal Family.
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Dream Escape will design the perfect programme to explore Edinburgh at festival time with exclusive experiences and private guided activities and tours to make the most of this vibrant city. You may prefer to escape from the hustle and bustle and experience the history and heritage of Scotland as a whole – anything is possible. Whether you are travelling with family or friends or a multi-generational group, we will pair you with the perfect guide to make the most of your Scottish experience. Discover Edinburgh by foot or by bike, even by custom Mini Coopers, uncovering ‘off the beaten track’ experiences, foodie tours or even delving underground for an Edinburgh ghost walk.
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Please click on the links below for exceptional programmes featuring The Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo
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From curated tours of private gardens to architect designed gardens reflecting the fashions of centuries gone by, indulge the senses in a horticultural discovery with Dream Escape in UK and Ireland.
These very different regions are a treasure trove for nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts and the grounds of castles, private estates and private houses provide the opportunity to see some of the rarest plant and tree species in the world - there is even a Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle.
Dream Escape were delighted to be invited by the Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, Mark Hanniffy, Tourism Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, to attend a reception to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀🇮🇪
The event was held tonight in the beautiful Georgian Assembly Rooms in George Street, Edinburgh where Dream Escape was represented by Planning, Operations and Guiding - Annika, Helen and Rosie. They were delighted and honoured to be introduced, by Caroline Mulligan of Tourism Ireland, to Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Republic of Ireland.
The convivial event opened with the Irish National Anthem sung by a choir from Cork, Cor Geal. Speeches highlighting the warm and close connections between Ireland and Scotland were followed by Irish Dancing performed by Edinburgh based Siamsoir Irish Dancers.
Edinburgh, prepare to turn green for Edinburgh’s Festival of Ireland with celebrations across the capital until 23rd March. 🇮🇪
At Gleneagles Hotel’s Grand Opening Gala Ball on 7th June 1924 the music was broadcast nationally by the BBC - the first ever outside broadcast of dance band music in Great Britain - “The Glorious Playground” was born.
Today the resort provides maximum standards of comfort and luxury and some of the most exciting and diverse leisure facilities in the country.
Fabulous championship golf courses designed by golfing legends James Braid and Jack Nicklaus. Outdoor activities galore including Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Roading, Archery, Riding, Argocats and Falconry. Sublime culinary experiences including 2* Michelin Restaurant Andrew Fairlie and the new American Bar taking us back to the Roaring 20’s.
Work for us. We are always looking for creative and enthusiastic people to join our team. Our vision is to enrich lives through travel, employment and opportunity. We offer the valued members of our team real opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
This summer, we are looking for applicants for our short-term placement programme. Participants are generally students from colleges or universities looking to gain practical experience in a work environment for several months over the summer. The programme gives placement students the opportunity to build on their existing skills, acquire valuable insight into the travel business and develop observational and organisational competence. Our staff will work with each placement student to develop a programme tailored specifically to his or her needs and provide ongoing supervision and evaluation. For further information about 2019 placements, please contact nicola@dreamescape.co.uk or call +44 (0) 845 260 1085.
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Good morning Edinburgh Castle. What a view to wake up to this morning in this stunning iconic hotel of Edinburgh. Thank you Melissa Raffaelli and Richard Cooke #dreamescapeltd #balmoralhotel
