I need help getting to Scotland this August to see the Tattoo. My husband and I want to take our 20 year old son. What's the best option for us? We prefer to not travel on our own and a group situation would be best.

I wnt 2 years ago and we came over via ferry and drove to Edinburgh. We went to the early tatoo show in the evening and it was mobbed by tour busses. I have to say a 20 year old may be quite bored as most of the tours were a much older crowd. I find Edinburgh very easy to navigate and get around why not so on your own? Its also much cheaper. Where are you coming from?

Edinburgh is very simple to navigate, dont be worried about travelling on your own.What country are you coming from, why not fly?

There is an eight day escorted tour of Scotland with Club ABC. This is an inexpensive way to go.

Check out <b>http://www.clubabc.com/?action=destinations</b>

Personally, I would never, never, ever take a tour to Edinburgh. Especially if I was a 20 year old man.

&quot;<i>We prefer to not travel on our own and a group situation would be best.</i>&quot; May I ask why? Your answer will go a long way to helping us give you more useful advice.

Group tours -- especially in easy to do on your own places like the UK -- tend to be full of over 60's and more likely over 70's.

And a tour will not save you money - 3 on an organized tour will almost certainly cost 30%-40% more than doing it on your own.

The Tattoo is fabulous - but the weekend performances will already be pretty booked up.

Buy a package weekend with accommodation and tattoo tickets. It is more expensive than if you do it your self but the hassle is taken care of and you get tickets (versus them being sold out!). Get airfares through an agent.

Take the hop on hop off bus when you get there. The green one with the live commentary. Brilliant.

Wander the royal mile. Go to Real Mary Kings Close. Watch a few shows at half price. See street performers. Go visit the castle.

Just make sure you have a centrally located hotel and you will be able to walk everywhere.

Edinburgh is just great.

There are plenty of tours out there. Trafalgar is recommended (not all oldies) but you'll have to do it as part of a tour of Scotland (not just Edinburgh). I do think that if you only have 1 night in Edinburgh you'll hate to leave in the middle of the festival!

Barbara - Along with the others, I don't know why you prefer to travel with a group, but if you feel more comfortable that way, you should do it that way.

others - Barbara is new here, and clearly wants to go with a group. Can you help her with her wishes?