Competition Terms

Share Your Mercat Tour Moment & Win

Celebrate our 40th anniversary with us for a chance to win an unforgettable luxury weekend getaway for two in Edinburgh. The grand prize includes:

• A Two-Night Stay at The Balmoral — Relax in 5-star luxury with breathtaking city views at this iconic Edinburgh landmark. 
• Exclusive Experiences — Experience the city’s spirit with Edinburgh Gin Distillery’s Decadent Duo: Gin and Chocolate Pairing. Be immersed in the stories of the city with Mercat Tours’ Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tour, including entry to the majestic Edinburgh Castle. 
• Decadent Local Dining — Savour a sparkling afternoon tea in the elegant Tea Rooms of Edinburgh Castle. 
• Effortless Exploration — Discover the city with Edinburgh Bus Tours’ Grand24 tickets, offering access to three hop-on, hop-off tours: CitySightseeing Edinburgh, Edinburgh Tour, and Regal Tour. Travel even further with ease using award-winning Lothian Buses, named Operator of the Year.

How to Enter:

• Join a tour between Friday 7th March and Friday 7th November.

• Take a photo wearing your Mercat Tours 40th birthday badge during the tour.

• Share your photo on Facebook or Instagram, tagging @MercatTours and using #Celebrate40.

Get ready to celebrate, snap, and share - good luck!

Terms & Conditions for 40th Celebration Competition 
1. Promoter
1.1. The promoter of this competition is Mercat Tours, whose registered office is at 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH 1 1QR (the "Promoter").
1.2. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.
2. Eligibility
2.1. The competition is open entrants, aged 18 and over.
2.2. Employees of the Promoter, its agents, affiliates, and immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling) are not eligible to enter.
3. Competition Period
3.1. The competition opens on 07th March 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT and closes on 07th November at 12:00 PM GMT. Entries received outside this period will not be considered.
4. How to Enter
4.1. To enter, participants must:
•    Join a Mercat Tour between Friday 7th March and Friday 7th November.
•    Take a photo wearing your Mercat Tours 40th birthday badge during the tour.
•    Share your photo on Facebook or Instagram, tagging @MercatTours and using #Celebrate40.
•    Ensure their account is public so the entry can be verified.
4.2. Multiple entries per person are permitted. 
5. Winner Selection & Notification
5.1. The winner(s) will be selected randomly, within one week following the competition closing date.
5.2. The winner(s) will be contacted via direct message.
 5.3. If the winner does not respond within 7 days, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
6. Prize
6.1. The prize consists of a two-night stay in a luxury hotel, for two people sharing one room, including bed and breakfast. Includes one afternoon tea for two people, dinner for two people each evening, a two-day itinerary of 5-star experiences including city bus passes for transfers.
6.2. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and no cash alternative will be offered.
6.3. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value due to circumstances beyond its control.
7. Publicity & Data Protection
7.1. By entering, participants agree that their name and/or username may be announced publicly in connection with the competition.
7.2. The winner may be asked to participate in publicity related to the competition, including the use of their name and image on the Promoter’s social media.
7.3. Personal data supplied during the competition will be processed in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.mercattours.com/privacy-policy.
8. Disqualification
8.1. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify entries that:
•    Use offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content.
•    Are suspected of fraudulent activity, including fake accounts or bots.
•    Do not comply with these terms and conditions.
9. Liability
9.1. The Promoter is not responsible for:
•    Any lost, delayed, or corrupted entries due to network or technical issues.
•    Any personal injury or damage resulting from participation in the competition or use of the prize, except where caused by negligence of the Promoter.
•    Any incorrect or inaccurate information provided by entrants.
10. Cancellation & Amendments
10.1. The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or amend the competition and these terms if necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.
10.2. Any amendments will be communicated via the Promoters website.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
11.1. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Scotland.
11.2. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
12. Contact
12.1. For any queries regarding this competition, please contact marketing@mercattours.com.