Our Ayrshire coast tour features a day on the fabulous Isle of Arran ‘Scotland in Miniature’, where we visit beautiful Brodick Castle, as well as a day on the Isle of Bute complete with a visit to magnificent Mount Stuart. We also enjoy excursions to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Culzean Castle.
Culzean Castle Courtesy of NTS
Lochranza on the Isle of Arran
Mount Stuart Interior
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Courtesy of NTS
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Isle of Arran & Brodick Castle
Today, we board the ferry at Ardrossan and sail to Brodick on the Isle of Arran, known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’. When on the island we visit Brodick Castle, a grand baronial castle set by the sea, bedecked with gardens, surrounded by hills and overlooked by the majestic Goatfell mountain. After free time for lunch in Brodick, we take a scenic drive around some of the island, before we board our ferry back to the mainland.
Day 3 Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart
This morning we head to Wemyss Bay to catch the ferry to Bute. On arrival we visit neo-gothic Mount Stuart, one of the most technologically advanced houses of its age, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland and coast. With beautiful interiors, the house is a labyrinth of lavish rooms, grand hallways and staircases, and the sight of the Marble Hall is truly captivating. Afterwards we take a scenic tour around the island, finishing in Rothesay where we catch the ferry back to the mainland.
Day 4 Robert Burns Birthplace Museum & Culzean Castle
We remain on the mainland today, first heading to Ayr to visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, which offers a unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Set in 10 acres of the poet’s cherished countryside, the museum includes the famous Burns Cottage, where the poet was born. There is time for lunch here before we head to Culzean Castle, one of Scotland’s best loved castles, with gardens, beaches, woods, trails and to crown it all, a cliff-top castle of monumental size. There really is something for everyone in this wildlife-rich estate, which is opulent to the extreme.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Riverside Lodge Hotel
Irvine, Ayrshire
The Riverside Lodge hotel is located on the outskirts of Irvine. All 128 comfortable bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a cosy, intimate restaurant and an open plan reception, lounge/bar area. Please note there is no lift.
BarGround Floor RoomsParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Inclusions
- Return ferry Ardrossan – Brodick
- Entrance to Brodick Castle
- Return ferry Wemyss Bay – Rothesay
- Entrance to Mount Stuart
- Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Entrance to Culzean Castle
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £355pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £142
Based on Sunday arrivals
