Leisure and Special Interest

Historical Tours

This is a smaple of one of our many Battlefield Tours. Travel in history from Bonaparte in Paris to the Second World War Normandy beaches. Then the World War One Somme Battlefields. Onto Belgium and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 before visiting Bastogne and the last major German offensive of WWII, the Ardennes Offensive, also known as the ‘Battle of the Bulge’.  See the sites of some of Europe's most consequential military campaigns. Other battlefield sample tours are available on this website and by contacting us.

Musical heritage and political history are more closely interconnected in Germany than perhaps any other European country. We uncover details of its past with sight visits, learn about Prussian Kings and the World Wars while becoming immersed in today’s modern German culture. Similar tours of most other European countries are available on request.

History and the modern world come face to face in the stunning country of Scotland. Learn more about Glencoe, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots whilst looking out for Hairy Coo's and maybe even a dram or two of whisky. Edinburgh's Festival/Fringe/Tattoo can be included or excluded as you prefer.

We are proud to help remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifices in both World Wars and have arranged many tours for people from Canada, The United States and Australia in particular. All the tours can be amended to include specific sites or locations of relevant anniversaries. This example is intended as a sample for those with a specific interest in Canada's involvement and sacrifices in both The Great War and World War 2.

This tour traces the history of Scotland from Neolithic Orkney to the modern parliament and discussions on whether Scotland will reach out for full independence from Great Britain. This tour is often operated in conjunction with one of the many Highland Games or related to a specific Clan Gathering. Sections of the tour can be operated in isolation, especially the Orkney section which is of specific interest to those of Scandinavian origin and can be extended to include Shetland.

Versions of this tour have been used for groups interested in closely related subjects such as Town Planners, Medical Groups, Teacher Groups, those interested in the social history of Britain and others. This particular example focuses on the Industrial Revolution, The Victorian era and the social solutions that both these boom times caused. Highlights include visiting several unique World Heritage Sites and actually staying in one!