Arran & Ayrshires Crowning Glory
Arran & Ayrshires Crowning Glory
Book NowJoin us as we head to Irvine in Scotland for our Arran and Ayrshire’s Crowning Glory tour. This wonderful tour showcases the very best of Scotland’s natural beauty and great attractions. Take a scenic ferry journey over to the Isle of Arran, experience magnificent coastal landscape, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches and verdant forests with a visit to Brodick Castle and Gardens. Explore the wonderful attractions of Robert Burns Birthplace and Dumfries House and Gardens. For an excursion with a total contrast visit Glasgow, spend free time in the city known for its stunning architecture, fascinating museums, art spaces and great shopping scene with a visit to view the Burrell Collection, discover 6,000 years of art and history in one of Europe’s most beautiful museums.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Tea/coffee and shortbread on arrival
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
2 nights hotel entertainment
1 Hour guided tour of the Burrell Collection Glasgow
Admission to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
Guided tour of Dumfries House with refreshments, includes admission to the Walled Garden
Return Ferry Crossing to the Isle of Arran, Ardrossan/Brodick/Ardrossan
Admission to Brodick Castle and Garden, Isle of Arran
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£136.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 10.00am for our journey to Irvine in Scotland with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive at the Riverside Lodge Hotel to a warm Scottish welcome with tea/coffee and shortbread while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday - Thursday
Visit the birthplace of Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns in the beautiful village of Alloway. See the world's most important collection of Burns artefacts and works in the interactive museum and visit the humble cottage where he was born and raised, don't miss Alloway Auld Kirk and the Brig o' Doon, immortalised in Burns's poem Tam o' Shanter. Later continue our journey to take a guided tour of Dumfries House, part of the King's Foundation and one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes set in 2,000 acres of stunning estate. The 18th century house with an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture has something for everyone, enjoy refreshments before exploring the Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden, at 5-acres the walled garden is one of the biggest in Scotland.
Glasgow is our destination today, enjoy a 1hr guided tour of the magnificent Burrell Collection, discover medieval treasures including beautiful stained glass, over 200 tapestries ranking amongst the finest in the world, paintings by renowned French artists, one of the most significant holdings of Chinese art and much, much more all housed within a wonderful countryside setting, today also includes free time to enjoy the city and obtain lunch.
Today we take a scenic ferry journey across to the beautiful Isle of Arran, known as Scotland in miniature. When visitors think of Scotland, they conjure up images of mountains, castles, waterfalls, distilleries and stone circles, the Isle of Arran has every single one of these and much more to share. On the island we visit the grand baronial Brodick Castle teeming with history and surrounded by mountains, Brodick is every inch the quintessential island castle. Wander through formal gardens on the Silver Garden Trail and Plant Hunters' Walk, or venture further to discover ponds, waterfalls and woodland trails, where you may spot red squirrels
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £136.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Riverside Lodge Hotel, 46 Annick Rd, Irvine KA11 4LD |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Riverside Lodge Hotel is a modern hotel located on the outskirts of Irvine, a great base for exploring this wonderfully picturesque area. Set in its own ample grounds with extensive outside seating area, the hotel owns a Green Tourism Award. Guest bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, elegantly decorated, and well-equipped rooms for maximum rest and relaxation. Although the hotel doesn’t have a lift there are 64 ground floor rooms that can be booked on request, the remaining rooms are on the 1st floor accessible by a staircase. Rooms are all shower over bath. There is one fully disabled access room that is bookable on request, as there is only one of this room type the room will be in high demand. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No ‘low rise hotel’ |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
