Edinburgh Psychology & Sociology School Trips & Tours
A visit to the Scottish capital provides schools in Scotland and Northern England with a great alternative to London. The educational visits combined with fantastic tourist attractions create both educational and memorable experience.
A psychology & sociology school trip to the Scottish city of Edinburgh is undoubtedly a great value, year-round destination for psychology and sociology groups with excellent educational visits on offer.
Prices start from £179pp
Price includes
- 1 night's B&B accommodation
- Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay
- Group travel insurance
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers and is subject to availability.
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Top visits
Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service
Exclusive to NST
These informative 90-minute sessions are delivered by an expert and can focus on a range of relevant study themes, which can be tailored specifically to your group’s requirements. Suggested topics include sleep disorders (insomnia, sleepwalking and narcolepsy), dreaming (including Dement & Kleitman research), the brain during sleep and mental illness and sleep.
Edinburgh Zoo & Educational Workshops
Visit this fantastic zoo. Tailored educational sessions are available - options include 'Adaptations', 'Primate Behaviour' and 'Evolution'.
Ghosts & Gore Tour
The Ghosts & Gore Tour is a gentle stroll through the Old Town, with Alexander Clapperton (deceased) joined by a number of quirky local ghosts, infamous 'jumper-ooters', who will tell you hair-raising tales of plague, punishment and persecution.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
The Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is an excellent place for a panoramic view of the city and beyond. Students can explore the wonders of light and illusion, experiment with various hands on optical illusions and tricks.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage site. Here, you can see the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, Mons Meg, and the One O’Clock Gun. You can even visit the National War Museum of Scotland and experience life as a POW in 1781.
On-tour support
On-tour support includes...
- Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home
Additional on-tour support available...
- Pre-booked meals at great group prices
Accommodation
Popular options in Edinburgh
Claremont Hotel
A centrally located, one-group hotel offering comfortable accommodation and good facilities. Alex, the owner, is very experienced in accommodating youth groups whom are assured of a warm welcome.
Claremont Hotel
A centrally located, one-group hotel offering comfortable accommodation and good facilities. Alex, the owner, is very experienced in accommodating youth groups whom are assured of a warm welcome.
Study levels
A Level
AS Level
GCSE
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
- Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
- Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
Whilst you're away
- Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
- You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours