Ayrshire’s Coast & Castles

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Riverside Lodge Hotel

 

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Ayrshire consists of 80 miles of unspoiled coastal scenery and is the birthplace of the poet Robert Burns. Our NEW tour for 2025 includes visits to the Isles of Bute and Arran, as well as entrance to Mount Stuart, a 19th-century mansion and Brodick Castle, a grand baronial castle.

Itinerary

Day 1. Monday We travel to Irvine.

Day 2. Tuesday Today we enjoy a visit the Isle of Bute, renowned for its fantastic, sheltered beaches and its grand architecture. We also include entrance to Mount Stuart a 19th century country manor house with extensive gardens. The spectacular Gothic house was the ancestral home of the Marquess of Bute.

Day 3. Wednesday Enjoy a day travelling to the Isle of Arran, one of Scotland's most accessible islands off the stunning west coast. We also include entrance to Brodick Castle & Gardens, which sits in woodland, at the foot of Goatfell, overseeing all who arrive in Brodick Bay. Teeming with history and surrounded by mountains, Brodick is every inch the quintessential island castle.

Day 4. Thursday Enjoy a day visiting Culzean Castle. This impressive hill-top estate has spectacular gardens, splendid parkland and a sandy coastline which is dotted with caves. The castle itself is full with treasures that tell the stories of the people who have lived there.

Day 5. Friday We depart and return home.

Excursion days are subject to change and will be confirmed with your final travel documents.

Riverside Lodge Hotel

The Riverside Lodge Hotel is located on the outskirts of Irvine on the Ayrshire Coast, one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas. All bedrooms are en-suite with television, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi. Additional facilities include a restaurant and bar. NO LIFT. Limited ground floor bedrooms.

Included Tour Highlights

  • Four nights, dinner, bed & breakfast
  • Return ferry to the Isle of Bute
  • Entrance to Mount Stuart House
  • Return ferry to the Isle of Arran
  • Entrance to Brodick Castle
  • Entrance to Culzean Castle
  • Return executive coach travel

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Mon 1 Sep, 2025

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£499

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Departure Date

Mon 1 Sep, 2025

Duration

5 Days

Price From

£499

Single Supp

£100

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