Welcome to our Discovery Tours
Half-day adventures close to campus
At BLISS, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Our world-famous Discovery trips give students the chance to explore local towns, landmarks, and nature — all within a short journey of their chosen campus. These smaller excursions balance lessons with culture, history, and fun.
Some adventures we have had before include:
Loretto (Edinburgh)
Strathallan (Perthshire)
Dollar Academy (Clackmannanshire)
Prior’s Field (Surrey, London)
Discovery trips are designed to give BLISS students a taste of local culture, a chance to relax with friends, and an opportunity to explore safely under staff supervision.
Our Discovery programme works on a 3 week rolling basis, please check with your centre to understand the trips per week, in your centre. Destinations may be changed due to the weather.
At BLISS, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Our world-famous Discovery trips give students the chance to explore local towns, landmarks, and nature — all within a short journey of their chosen campus. These smaller excursions balance lessons with culture, history, and fun.
Some adventures we have had before include:
Loretto (Edinburgh)
- Musselburgh Beach walks & games
- Edinburgh Old Town & Royal Mile
- Hike up Arthur’s Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
Strathallan (Perthshire)
- Stirling & the Wallace Monument
- The Hermitage
- The Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel
- Miguel's Perth City Tour
Dollar Academy (Clackmannanshire)
- Linlithgow
- Stirling
- Local markets & museums
- The Kelpies
Prior’s Field (Surrey, London)
- Windsor Castle & gardens
- Godalming market town visits
- Guildford shopping
- London landmarks like Big Ben and the London Eye (short train ride)
Discovery trips are designed to give BLISS students a taste of local culture, a chance to relax with friends, and an opportunity to explore safely under staff supervision.
Our Discovery programme works on a 3 week rolling basis, please check with your centre to understand the trips per week, in your centre. Destinations may be changed due to the weather.
Weekend Excursions
Sample Weekend Excursions by Campus
Campus Possible Excursions Highlights
Loretto (Edinburgh) Edinburgh • The Royal Mile • Scottish Parliament • Arthur’s Seat • National Museum of Scotland
Best for: Culture, history, city exploration, world-famous Edinburgh Festival atmosphere
Strathallan (Perthshire) Edinburgh • Stirling • Loch Lomond • Glasgow and Kelvingrove • The Kelpies • Perth and Pitlochry
Best for: Castles, nature, Scottish heritage, family-friendly attractions
Dollar Academy (Clackmannanshire) Stirling • Edinburgh city walking tour • Wallace Monument • Highland day trip • Falkirk attractions
Best for: History, iconic landmarks, gateway to the Highlands
Prior’s Field (Surrey, London) London city walking tour (Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye) • Windsor Castle • Oxford or Cambridge • Hampton Court Palace • Brighton beach
Best for: London icons, royal history, universities, seaside culture
Campus Possible Excursions Highlights
Loretto (Edinburgh) Edinburgh • The Royal Mile • Scottish Parliament • Arthur’s Seat • National Museum of Scotland
Best for: Culture, history, city exploration, world-famous Edinburgh Festival atmosphere
Strathallan (Perthshire) Edinburgh • Stirling • Loch Lomond • Glasgow and Kelvingrove • The Kelpies • Perth and Pitlochry
Best for: Castles, nature, Scottish heritage, family-friendly attractions
Dollar Academy (Clackmannanshire) Stirling • Edinburgh city walking tour • Wallace Monument • Highland day trip • Falkirk attractions
Best for: History, iconic landmarks, gateway to the Highlands
Prior’s Field (Surrey, London) London city walking tour (Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye) • Windsor Castle • Oxford or Cambridge • Hampton Court Palace • Brighton beach
Best for: London icons, royal history, universities, seaside culture
At the weekend, we will explore the vibrant cities of Scotland and England on full day trips. Join us for unforgettable full-day trips to some of Scotland's most captivating urban destinations. Our programme includes 2 weekend adventures, as long as you aren't flying in or out of Scotland, then you are on the trip!
Remember these are an example of where we go, please check with your dates and your centre where you will visit.
Our full day trips leave school at around 9.30am and students and group leaders will be away for the full day and back in time for dinner at 6pm. You'll take your packed lunch and be transported, by coach, as a group.
Join us for unforgettable weekends exploring the diverse cities of Scotland and London, where each destination promises its own unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Book your adventure today and let the journey begin
Remember these are an example of where we go, please check with your dates and your centre where you will visit.
Our full day trips leave school at around 9.30am and students and group leaders will be away for the full day and back in time for dinner at 6pm. You'll take your packed lunch and be transported, by coach, as a group.
Join us for unforgettable weekends exploring the diverse cities of Scotland and London, where each destination promises its own unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Book your adventure today and let the journey begin
Sightseeing in Scotland
Credit: Visit Scotland
