Scottish Heritage, Burns & Dumfries House
Scottish Heritage, Burns & Dumfries House
Book NowJoin us on this new spring tour to the Ayrshire coast featuring numerous attractions on our exciting Scottish Industrial Heritage, Robert Burns and Dumfries House Tour. Uncover the story of the early life of Scotland’s famous poet Robert Burns on a visit to the humble cottage that was his birthplace, now housing over 5,000 Burns artefacts including handwritten manuscripts, follow in Tam o’Shanter’s footsteps to atmospheric Alloway Auld Kirk and over the Brig o’Doon. Visit the Burrell Collection, one of the largest art collections in the world, donated to the city of Glasgow as a legacy to his life by the Glasgow-born shipping magnet Sir William Burrell. Explore the historical jewel Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes set in the Ayrshire countryside, home to a magnificent collection of 18th century furniture including fine examples of the works of Thomas Chippendale. With visits to the Riverside Glasgow Transport Museum and the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine there is something on this tour for everyone. Don’t delay, book today.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Entrance to the Riverside Glasgow Transport Museum
Entrance to the Burrell Collection
Entrance to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine
Admission to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Admission to Dumfries House
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £100.00
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.30hrs for our journey north to Irvine with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive to a warm Scottish welcome with tea/coffee and biscuits while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday
Following breakfast join the coach as we head to Glasgow to visit the superb, newly opened Riverside Glasgow Transport Museum. Afterwards we travel a short distance out of the city to visit the Burrell Collection located in the heart of Pollock Country Park. The collection is named after its donor, shipping magnet Sir William Burrell, this is one of the largest art collections in the world.
Wednesday
Today we make the short trip to visit the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, home to a collection of historic vessels to view alongside showcasing Scotland's ship building heritage. The rest of the day is free to explore Irvine at leisure.
Thursday
Today our excursion takes us along the Ayrshire coast through Troon to Ayr to visit the humble cottage birthplace of Scotland's famous poet Robert Burns. In the afternoon we make the short trip to Dumfries House, one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes and best kept secrets, virtually unchanged in 250 years, housing sumptuous interiors and furnishings. HRH King Charles III headed a consortium of charities to purchase the house through the Kings Foundation, ensuring it will be kept lovingly intact and accessible to the public and future generations for years to come.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our journey south and home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
| SRS | £100.00 | 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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| Hotel Contact | 01294 279274 |
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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 the hotel owns a Green Tourism Award. Guest bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, elegantly decorated, well-equipped rooms for maximum rest and relaxation. |
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Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No lift, plenty ground floor rooms available, please request when booking |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| 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 |
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