calypso726
Escaping reality one Disney vacation at a time
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- Dec 11, 2006
We decided our second ABD will be Scotland! DD will be 15 late July so we were going to book that trip. I saw this caveat about the farewell dinner.
"Edinburgh Castle may be closed on some dates in late July and August due to performances of the Military Tattoo. In the event the castle is unavailable, the dinner will take place at the historic Signet Library, home to the prestigious Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet"
Should we book an earlier trip?
Thanks!
We went in August which is when the Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo takes place. Our farewell dinner was at the Signet library. As it happens, DH and I came in a few days early in order to see the Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo in Edinburgh Castle and we purchased a VIP package which included dinner at the castle in the same room (Queen Anne's room) where ABD does their farewell dinner. Therefore, I have had both experiences. The Signet Library is by far a better experience! Mind you, I complained about the change before we went since we were not made aware there would be a change initially as we went the first year the Scotland trips was offered which was 2013. Here is my trip report and I believe there are pictures of both for you to compare and get an idea.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/our-scotland-brave-adventure.3150065
I would highly recommend going in August and seeing the Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo if you can get in a couple of days earlier or stay a little later or time it that way.
http://www.edintattoo.co.uk
I think one of the families in our group were able to swing seeing the Tattoo during the evening on your own in Edniburgh though. I also recommend going when the farewell dinner will be at the Signet Library. Dinner at the castle sounds amazing. The reality was most underwhelming. I'd happily go back and see the RMET again and I would book VIP tix again but not for the castle dinner. I'd do it just for the seats. Hope this helps.