Orient Express Day Trip to Edinburgh

A luxury day trip to Edinburgh with the Northern Belle

Few know that you don't have to go to Venice or Istanbul for an Orient Express luxury train trip. The Northern Belle, the Orient Express of the North, takes day trips to Edinburgh from several UK cities including Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and York.

There are two Orient Express day trips to Edinburgh you can choose from, both similar in price.

Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia

The first one takes you to the Royal Yacht Britannia, one of the most famous ships in the world. This luxury trip includes a tour of the Britannia where you can explore her decks and follow the footsteps of queens, princes and princesses as well as important politicians.

Orient Express trip to see Edinburgh's sights

This one day trip with the Northern Belle allows you to explore Edinburgh's sights, attractions, history and shops at a leisurely pace. The trip includes a 'Guide Friday' open-top bus tour of Edinburgh City Centre.

Orient Express from Edinburgh - Web links

Edinburgh to the North with the Orient Express
Personal account of a luxury trip on the Northern Belle from Edinburgh, across the Forth Rail bridge, into Fife along the East Coast mainline.

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Origin of 'Edinburgh'

Tourists have problems with the name of Edinburgh. The most common writings include 'edinburg', 'edinborough', 'edimburgh', 'edinbourgh', 'ediburgh', 'edinbugh', 'edinboro', etc.

According to the Scottish Place Names dictionary, the name Edinburgh means 'Fort of the Rock Face'. The 'edin' part comes from Scottish Gaelic and means 'rock face', while 'burgh' comes from Old English meaning stronghold.

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