Why not embrace the UK and Ireland with Rabbie's this spring?

The multi award-winning tour company has a wide range of one to five day tours departing from Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Dublin so you experience the real country, and get off the beaten track.

To celebrate Rabbie's 20-year anniversary, a number of new and extended tours have been added to the current offering, including: • Isle of Skye and the West Highland four day tour departs from Edinburgh on seven dates between May and October, exploring the grandeur of Scotland's glens, mountains and coastline at a relaxed pace. Embrace a fantastic round trip of some of Scotland's best scenery with visits to the Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, as well as Glencoe and Glenfinnan. Stay two nights in Portree and one night in Fort William.

• Castle Experience Tour for 2013 will depart between May and September with overnight stays in two castle style hotels and exclusive access to some of the most historically important houses and castles in Scotland. From a private guided tour at Falkland Palace to lunch within Brodie Castle, and a photo stop at Dunnattor Castle to an overnight stay in Ardoe House Hotel, you'll be treated like Kings and Queens on this magical adventure.

• Culzean Castle, Burns Country and the Ayrshire Coast one day tour from Glasgow uncovers the highlights of rural Ayrshire - full of fascinating castles, culture and history you'll explore the rolling hills and dramatic coastal scenery of one of Scotland's "hidden secrets". It's ideal for those who love beautiful castles, gardens and walks as well the poems, songs and stories of Robert Burns.

• Northern Ireland and the Atlantic Coast five-day tour from Dublin takes an extensive look at the culture, history and legends of the country with overnight stays in Portrush, Donegal, and Westport

• All Ireland Explorer nine day tour from Dublin explores some of the most loved parts of the Emerald Isle. Heading north to the Giant's Causeway and lush Antrim Coast, the tour will take visitors through the remote beauty of historic County Donegal and Connemara, before heading south towards Galway, County Clare and the stunning Dingle Peninsula in Ireland's Gaelic heartland - still finding time to visit West Cork and Blarney Castle on the return leg to Dublin. 

•  Heart of England, North Wales and York four day tour departing on Tuesday and Friday from London takes you into the heart of England. You will discover Shakespeare country and the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, not to mention the mountains and Crusader castles of northern Wales. There's also the chance to see the refined elegance of Chester, where you stay for two nights, the scenic beauty of the Peak District and the historic city of York, where you will spend one night.

• Highlights of England & North Wales 7 day tour from London is the first of its kind in the UK, allowing customers to travel to Edinburgh from London, covering the highlights of north Wales, Shakespeare country, the Peak district, York and the Lake District.   Led by  an experienced and entertaining driver-guide, you'll travel in eco-friendly, modern Mercedes 16-seater mini-coaches, with big panoramic windows, full sized reclining seats and plenty of leg room.   

For more details about the range of tours available, please see www.rabbies.com.  

Rabbie's can also potentially support accommodation and travel expenses subject to a feature commission.

If you would be interested in join Rabbie's for a complementary press visit, please contact Andrea McCallum andrea.mccallum@freshwater-uk.com